GARY PAYTON II NEWS

To miss start of regular season Payton (abdomen) will miss the start of the regular season.

Impact Payton underwent offseason core muscle surgery and didn't appear in any of the Trail Blazers' preseason games. He continues to progress well in his recovery but needs more time to return to full health. The team announced Thursday that Payton will be re-evaluated in two weeks, so he should at least be considered out for the first week of the regular season. Josh Hart, Anfernee Simons and Keon Johnson should see increased run in Payton's absence.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Tuesday Payton (abdomen) will miss Tuesday's game versus the Warriors due to core muscle recovery, Jamie Hudson of KOIN 6 News Portland reports.

Impact Payton has yet to make his preseason debut while still recovering from offseason core muscle surgery. His status for the regular season is uncertain, as the team's first game is Oct. 19. When Payton does return, he is in line to be the Blazers' primary backup at the guard position.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lillard, Simons anchor backcourt of new-look Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers blew up their roster last season, trading away longtime guard CJ McCollum and a host of others

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still out Sunday Payton (abdomen) is out for Sunday's preseason game against the Kings, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site

Impact Payton continues to recover from offseason core muscle surgery and will be unavailable for a third consecutive preseason game. His final chance to suit up during the preseason will be Tuesday against the Warriors.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Tuesday Payton (abdomen) won't play Tuesday against Utah, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact Payton will miss his second straight preseason contest as he recovers from offseason core muscle surgery. However, the guard should have a chance to play in the team's next preseason matchup versus the Kings on Sunday.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Monday Payton (abdomen) is out for Monday's exhibition against the Clippers, Aaron J. Fentress of The Oregonian reports.

Impact Payton is recovering from an offseason core surgery procedure and is officially out for Portland's preseason opener. The Trail Blazers' next preseason game comes Tuesday, while the team opens the regular season on Oct. 19 against the Kings.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for start of training camp Payton (abdomen) will be ready for full basketball activities closer to the start of the regular season, Jamie Hudson of KOIN 6 News Portland reports.

Impact Payton underwent core muscle surgery in July and will remain sidelined for the start of training camp. However, he isn't expected to miss too much, if any, of the regular season. The defensive-minded guard parlayed his strong play during the Warriors' championship run into a three-year, $28 million deal with Portland this offseason and figures to garner a solid role in the Trail Blazers' backcourt during the 2022-23 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oregon State downs Montana State 68-28; Nolan throws 4 TDs.

Chance Nolan threw for 276 yards and four touchdowns and Oregon State remained undefeated with a 68-28 victory over Montana State at Portland’s Providence Park on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Undergoes offseason surgery Payton underwent a core muscle surgery in July but is presumed to be fully healthy for the start of the regular season.

Impact Payton signed a three-year, $28 million contract with Portland in July. Despite the surgery, he should enter the season with no restrictions in a key bench role for the team.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gary Payton II finalizing 3-year deal with Trail Blazers Gary Payton II was a defensive revelation for Golden State last season, leading the NBA in steals per 36 minutes.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

On this day: Gary Payton Sr. traded to Boston Celtics for Chris Mihm, Jumaine Jones, and Chucky Atkins On this day in Boston Celtics history, future Hall of Famer Gary Payton, Sr. was traded to the team.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Lillard signs extension, looks forward to re-tooled Blazers

Damian Lillard agreed to a two-year extension that keeps him with the Portland Trail Blazers through the 2026-27 season

JULY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kawakami: Warriors' Joe Lacob on another title and the money squeeze to come Lacob explains why he couldn't keep Gary Payton II, what he expects from the lottery picks and the joy he got from watching Steph Curry.

JULY 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Former Beavers Payton, Eubanks reunited with Trail Blazers

A little more than six years ago, guard Gary Payton II and forward Drew Eubanks were teammates at Oregon State, leading the team to its first NCAA Tournament appearance after a 26-...

JULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Looney returning to Warriors on 3-year deal, Payton gone

The Golden State Warriors were determined to keep their winning roster together to chase another championship — to make a run at a repeat

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP source: Payton II to join Blazers on $28M, 3-year deal

Gary Payton II is returning to his Pacific Northwest roots, agreeing to a $28 million, three-year contract with the Portland Trail Blazers

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signs deal with Portland Payton agreed to a three-year, $28 million contract with the Trail Blazers on Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Payton played a key defensive role for the Warriors during their championship run last season. The 29-year-old set career highs all across the board, averaging 7.1 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 17.6 minutes per game. While fantasy expectations shouldn't be too high, Payton is in a great spot to build off his personal-best year next season with the Trail Blazers. He could emerge as the first guard off the bench behind Damian Lillard and Anfernee Simons.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Free Agency Report: Mavs Among 'Most Serious Suitors' for Warriors' Gary Payton II Would Payton consider taking the Mavs’ taxpayer MLE to leave the team he just won a championship with?

JUNE 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Junior Circuit: Big league sons making own names in majors

Growing up as the son of a major league ballplayer, Terry Francona knew to speak only when he was spoken to

JUNE 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Golden State Warriors' victory parade: Top moments

The Golden State Warriors celebrated their title with a victory parade Monday. Check out the best moments from the extravaganza.

JUNE 20, 2022

Champion Warriors celebrate fourth title in eight seasons

From the moment all those months ago that Klay Thompson uttered “championship or bust,” the Golden State Warriors seemed set to make good on his lofty proclamation

JUNE 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dieter Kurtenbach: Warriors bench stars Jordan Poole and Gary Payton II flipped the script of the NBA Finals BOSTON — Take a quick guess at who the Warriors’ two best players, by net rating, were over the final two games of the NBA Finals.

JUNE 17, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Kurtenbach: Warriors bench stars Jordan Poole and Gary Payton II flipped the script of the NBA Finals All the pieces matter if you want to win a title. Gary Payton II and Jordan Poole mattered a lot in the Warriors’ final two games.

JUNE 17, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Breaks through with big Game 5 Payton contributed 15 points (6-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and three steals across 26 minutes during Monday's 104-94 win over Boston in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Impact Payton was the leading scorer off the bench for the Warriors, and he was very efficient with a 6-for-8 effort from the field. The sixth-year guard tied his playoff career high with 15 points, which he initially set against Denver in Game 5 of the opening round this year. Payton was also a difference-maker on defense, helping to contain the perimeter while racking up a team-high three steals.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NBA Finals 2022: How Gary Payton II went from unwanted to indispensable

Through sheer determination and positivity, Warriors guard Gary Payton II is finally where he wants to be, Melissa Rohlin writes.

JUNE 13, 2022