<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/celebrity/warriors-gary-payton-iis-skate-board-association-unveils-official-teams');   ga('set', 'title', 'Warriors’ Gary Payton II’s Skate Board Association unveils official teams');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Warriors-Gary-Payton-IIs-Skate-Board-Association-unveils-official-teams.jpg"></figure><h1>Warriors’ Gary Payton II’s Skate Board Association unveils official teams</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-10T15:28:52-08:00">December 10th, 3:28pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-10T15:28:52-08:00">December 10th, 3:28pm</time><address><a href="http://designsux.com">Burtland Dixon</a>As an avid enthusiast of entertainment, Burtland Dixon is a passionate individual who revels in the magic of movies, sports, music, and pop culture. Whether it's catching the latest blockbuster, watching the marquee matchup of the week, attending live concerts, or getting immersed in the world of gaming, Burtland finds joy in all forms of entertainment.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Celebrity</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://www.skateboardassociation.org/" rel="noopener">Skate Board Association</a> hit a major checkpoint in its push toward reshaping professional skateboarding. The league, co-founded by <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/players/b016094e/gary-payton-ii">Gary Payton II</a>, Sheldon Lewis, and Royce Campbell, introduced the identities and mascots for its first six teams, giving fans a real look at the world’s first co-ed, equal-pay skate league as it moves toward its 2026 debut, per Pristina Alford of AlfordandCo.</p><p>The SBA rolled out Boltz, Dark Rush, Dragonfly, Heelers, Hustle, and Phantom, each built around elements that fuel skate culture. Speed, grit, rhythm, resilience, mystique, and flight show up throughout the branding. The reveal created buzz across the skate community because the league now has visual anchors that signal real movement toward launch.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="instagram-media"><div style="padding: 16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOL_hYTEdOq/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="line-height: 0; padding: 0 0; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" target="_blank"> <div style="display: flex;"><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div><div style="display: flex;"><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div></div></div><div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div><div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div><div style="padding-top: 8px;"><div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div></div><div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"></div><div style="display: flex; margin-bottom: 14px;"><div><div></div><div></div><div></div></div><div style="margin-left: 8px;"><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 20px; width: 20px;"></div><div></div></div><div style="margin-left: auto;"><div></div><div></div><div></div></div></div><div style="display: flex; margin-bottom: 24px;"><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"></div><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; width: 144px;"></div></div><p></p></a></div></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><h2><b>A new identity for a new league</b></h2><p>SBA leadership wanted teams that reflect individuality and the creative spirit that defines skaters. The ownership groups bring credibility to that mission. Pamela Rosa, Robert Neal, Samarria Brevard, and Manny Santiago joined as inaugural owners along with Payton, and their involvement adds weight to the athlete-driven structure the league wants to build. While owners will guide growth, the league will handle team assignments to maintain competitive balance.</p><p>“This moment brings the SBA vision one step closer to becoming a reality,” Payton said. He highlighted how these designs express more than logos, calling them pieces of storytelling and movement. He added that athletes deserve a platform shaped by culture and not just competition.</p><p>The league expects Big Bear, California to serve as the home base for training and events. Partners like Hyperice and HYPERVSN plan to support recovery programs and futuristic visual technology throughout SBA programming, signaling an investment in both performance and fan experience.</p><p>The first SBA Draft arrives in early 2026. Thirty-six skaters, men and women, will compete under guaranteed six-figure contracts, which marks a first in pro skateboarding. With the reveal of its first teams, the league now steps into a new phase and invites creators, brands, and innovators to help shape its launch.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Warriors’ Gary Payton II’s Skate Board Association unveils official teams

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/golden-state-warriors/warriors-news-gary-payton-ii-exits-rockets-game-ankle-injury');   ga('set', 'title', 'Warriors’ Gary Payton II exits Rockets game with ankle injury');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Warriors-guard-Gary-Payton-II-0-reacts-to-a-call.jpg"><figcaption>Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Warriors’ Gary Payton II exits Rockets game with ankle injury</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-11-26T21:08:51-08:00">November 26th, 9:08pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-11-26T21:24:31-08:00">November 26th, 9:24pm</time><address><a>Rexwell Villas</a>Rexwell Villas is an experienced sports writer covering a variety of sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and college football. He's a Communications Arts graduate from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines, and he claims to have JR Smith's conscience with his shot selection. He has won a basketball, a baseball, and a football championship in fantasy all within a year.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Golden State Warriors</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II’s night is over <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/warriors-news-insider-notes-draymond-green-grimacing-pain-fueling-foot-injury-fears">against the Houston Rockets</a>. Payton suffered a lower-body injury in the first half of the contest and was later <a href="https://x.com/BrettSiegelNBA/status/1993905601123156390" rel="noopener">ruled out</a> for the remainder of the matchup at Chase Center in San Francisco.</p><p>“Warriors say Gary Payton II (sprained left ankle) will not return to tonight’s game vs. Houston,” Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints shared via a post on X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>Payton saw just a total of five minutes of action versus the Rockets, posting just an assist and a rebound, while missing his only shot attempt from the floor. Rookie guard Will Richard, who was part of the Dubs’ starting unit, entered the game after Payton exited.</p><p>Payton’s banged-up foot <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/warriors-jonathan-kuminga-deanthony-melton-nearing-injury-returns">adds to the injury woes of the Warriors</a>, who are already playing the Rockets without the services of forward Jonathan Kuminga and Al Horford because of knee and back issues, respectively. Draymond Green was questionable for the contest but eventually received the green light to suit up and play against Houston.</p><p>Payton has been a fixture for Golden State’s second unit in the 2025-26 NBA season, with only a start in 19 games so far. He entered the Rockets game averaging 3.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.6 steals on 11.4 minutes per outing. Should he need more time to heal up from his injury, that would be a significant hit to Golden State’s depth, particularly in the Stephen Curry-led backcourt.</p><p>With Thanksgiving Day break on Thursday and another rest day on Friday for the Warriors, Payton will have ample time to recover from his injury, assuming that it’s not serious. Golden State’s next game will be on Saturday when they host the New Orleans Pelicans.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Warriors’ Gary Payton II exits Rockets game with ankle injury

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He earned his degree from Florida Atlantic University in 2023 and has been covering the school's athletic programs since 2020, having served as a Sports Editor at the FAU University Press. He was granted the unique opportunity to report on the men's basketball team's journey to the Final Four in Houston for FAU Owls Nest during March Madness, consistently striving to grow as a sports journalist.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Golden State Warriors</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Golden State <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/warriors-news-al-horford-message-boston-dubs-signing">Warriors continue to make moves</a> to round out the remaining <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/warriors-news-deanthony-melton-commit-after-al-horford">spots of their roster after signing</a> Al Horford and De’Anthony Melton, bringing back veteran guard Gary Payton II.</p><p>Payton <a href="https://x.com/brettsiegelnba/status/1972460557480677609?s=46&amp;t=vnLDgTn4yNZudl1UzUUjJA" rel="noopener">agreed to a new deal</a> with the Warriors on Sunday evening, per NBA insider Brett Siegel. The guard has been with the team since the end of the 2022-23 season, providing valuable defense on the perimeter and solid rebounding at the position.</p><p>“Payton made it clear to Dubs management this offseason that he wanted to come back, and he had the support of the veterans and HC Steve Kerr,” Siegel wrote.</p><p>Payton averaged 6.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game throughout 62 appearances in the 2024-25 season. He shot 57.4% from the field, including 32.6% from beyond the arc, and 71.1% from the free-throw line.</p><h2><b>What’s next for Warriors after adding Gary Payton II</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/May-2-2025-San-Francisco-California-USA-Golden-State-Warriors-guard-Gary-Payton-II-0-and-Houston-Rockets-guard-Dillon-Brooks-9-battle-for-position-in-the-second-quarter-of-game.jpg"><figcaption>Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>Bringing back Gary Payton II allows the Warriors to retain their depth at the guard position. His defensive talent and playmaking ability benefits the team when they need certain players to do the more physical work on the court.</p><p>Golden State continues to await the contract status of Jonathan Kuminga. He’s been stuck in contract talks with the franchise as he’s yet to find the deal he’s looking for from the front office. With the contract deadline approaching, he will have to agree to the current offer or settle for the qualifying offer to be an unrestricted free agent next year.</p><p>It also helps Golden State to bring Al Horford and De’Anthony Melton into the fold. The Warriors aspire to contend for titles while they still have Stephen Curry and Draymond Green around as well as Jimmy Butler. Retooling their depth this summer, it’s clear that they will look to punch above their weight on a frequent basis.</p><p>The Warriors will begin their preseason at home, hosting the Los Angeles Lakers on Oct. 5 at 8:30 p.m. ET before playing four more contests. The regular season will commence when they host the Lakers on Oct. 21 at 10 p.m. ET.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Gary Payton II joins Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton after new contract with Warriors

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/golden-state-warriors/warriors-news-gary-payton-reveals-thoughts-on-gsw-return');   ga('set', 'title', 'Warriors’ Gary Payton II reveals thoughts on Golden State return');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Gary-Payton-II-1.jpg"><figcaption>Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Warriors’ Gary Payton II reveals thoughts on Golden State return</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-05-15T17:11:28-07:00">May 15th, 5:11pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-05-15T17:11:28-07:00">May 15th, 5:11pm</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Golden State Warriors</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>With the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/3-biggest-golden-state-warriors-offseason-questions-after-roller-coaster-season">Golden State Warriors facing another pivotal offseason</a>, Gary Payton II’s free agency looms as one of several key storylines. Payton, a 32-year-old defensive standout, has expressed his desire to continue his journey with the Golden State franchise, even as his minutes and production declined during the postseason.</p><p>Payton addressed his NBA <a href="https://x.com/NotoriousOHM/status/1923107560422338942" rel="noopener">future this week</a>, making it clear that a return to the Warriors remains his priority. The veteran guard, known for his elite defense, hinted that he hopes to stay with the team despite questions about his limited role and minutes during the postseason.</p><p>Payton spoke to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk and said he hopes to continue his career with Golden State, as indicated in a post Youngmisuk put on X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>“Hopefully, I can run off a couple more years (with a new deal)… they know how I feel and take it (free agency) one day at a time,” Payton also reiterated his love for the Warriors adding, “I love playing here and for Steve Kerr.”</p><p>The quote reflects Payton’s clear <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/warriors-news-buddy-hield-drops-forever-declaration-on-golden-state-future">loyalty to Golden State</a> and his comfort within Kerr’s Warriors system. He carved out a niche as a reliable perimeter defender, often used to guard elite scorers during crunch time.</p><p>Despite his defensive value, questions persist about Payton’s offensive limitations and durability. During the Warriors’ brief playoff run, Payton logged just six minutes in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves and totaled only 13 points throughout the series. That limited impact could influence front-office decisions as Golden State con</p><p>His chemistry with stars like Stephen Curry and Draymond Green remains a selling point, but with an aging core and mounting salary concerns, Golden State might prioritize flexibility. Payton’s playoff usage dropped to just 16.4 minutes per game across 11 contests, with only one game in double digits.</p><p>Still, his efficient 57.4% shooting percentage and defensive IQ could make him a valuable depth option if the Dubs opt to re-sign him. Whether he returns or moves on, Payton’s free agency will be one to watch as the NBA offseason unfolds.</p><p> </p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Warriors’ Gary Payton II reveals thoughts on Golden State return

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From the Lob City era to the Kawhi Leonard-James Harden era, he brings you everything you need to know about the Clippers as well as coast-to-coast coverage of the NBA.In his free time, Tomer likes to play basketball, video games, and draw.You can follow his Twitter and Instagram for all Clippers content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Golden State Warriors</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Fresh off the Game 4 victory over the Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards met an NBA legend and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/timberwolves-news-anthony-edwards-michael-jordan-lesson-trainer-hammers-home">shared a special moment</a> with Hall-of-Famer Gary Payton.</p><p>Payton, famously known as, “The Glove,” has been attending Warriors games over the last few years with his son, Gary Payton II, a key figure in the Golden State rotation.</p><h2><b>Anthony Edwards gifted Gary Payton Sonics jersey after Game 4</b></h2><p>Anthony Edwards <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves/timberwolves-news-anthony-edwards-challenge-too-much-for-steve-kerr-warriors">dominated Game 4</a> against the Warriors, finishing with 30 points, four rebounds, five assists, and two steals while shooting 11-of-21 from the field and knocking down six three-pointers. His running mate, Julius Randle, also poured in a game-high 31 points on 11-of-21 shooting with four made threes.</p><p>After the Timberwolves’ 117-110 victory, Edwards walked back to the locker room, but not before making a quick stop behind the courtside seats along the sideline nearest the Wolves’ tunnel. It was there that <a href="https://twitter.com/957thegame/status/1922159633755521072">Edwards embraced</a> former Seattle SuperSonics legend Gary Payton and shared a few words with him. Edwards also left with a little gift, handed to him by Payton himself.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ant walked off the court to some MVP chants and greeted Gary Payton Sr.</p><p>Appeared Payton gave him a jersey <a href="https://t.co/jz60ouUcB1">pic.twitter.com/jz60ouUcB1</a></p><p>— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) <a href="https://twitter.com/957thegame/status/1922159633755521072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>It turned out to be a Payton Sonics jersey, signed by the man himself. Edwards brought the jersey with him to his postgame press conference and spoke about the moment.</p><p>“He didn’t really come up to me, I came up to him,” <a href="https://x.com/NBAUK/status/1922222790587121897">Anthony Edwards said</a> of his exchange with Gary Payton. “I don’t think he’s the type of guy to go up to nobody and give anybody props anyways. I went up to him because, of course, I hear all the stuff about him, watch film on him, and he was really like that. I told him I’m a big fan and I love the way you guard. Even offensively, he had a lot of game. His son kind of play defense similar to him, super handsy, physical, so big shout out to him.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ant and the Glove🐜🧤</p><p>Gary Payton gave Anthony Edwards a jersey after Game 4! 🤝<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBAPlayoffs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NBAPlayoffs</a> <a href="https://t.co/KyW9Np8DhN">pic.twitter.com/KyW9Np8DhN</a></p><p>— NBA UK (@NBAUK) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAUK/status/1922222790587121897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The Timberwolves return home and will host the Golden State Warriors in a Game 5 that could decide the series if Minnesota wins.</p><p>For the series, Anthony Edwards is averaging 27.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 2.0 steals per game while shooting 46.4 percent from the field and 41.2 percent from three.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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