The Warriors re-sign guards De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II
- On Saturday, the Golden State Warriors re-signed free agent guards De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II, bolstering backcourt depth for the 2026-27 season.
- These signings ensure 10 of the 12 players with the most playing time last season return to the roster as the Warriors aim to improve following a 37-45 record that resulted in missing the playoffs.
- Payton appeared in 73 games last season, while Melton averaged a career-high 12.3 points over 49 games, providing the franchise with familiar defensive utility and depth.
- Signing Payton takes the Warriors to 13 players under standard contracts, leaving the team with roughly $6 million below the second-apron hard cap for additional moves.
- With Kelly Olynyk on the radar, Golden State continues exploring frontcourt help, though whether the team utilizes its final roster spots to address injury concerns remains unclear.
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Reports: Warriors bringing back key reserve Gary Payton II
Gary Payton II is returning to the Golden State Warriors on a one-year contract for the veteran minimum of $3.9 million, according to multiple reports on Saturday. Payton, 33, is a 6-foot-2 guard with the athleticism to play in the frontcourt. H...
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The Warriors re-sign guards De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II
The Golden State Warriors re-signed free agent guards De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II. The moves to retain Melton and Payton mean that the Warriors will have 10 of the 12 players who had the most playing time last season back under contract for the 2026-27 season.
Warriors' Next Priority Emerges After Gary Payton II Return
Gary Payton II's return didn't end the Warriors' offseason. One insider says another priority has already emerged. The post Warriors’ Next Priority Emerges After Gary Payton II Return appeared first on HEAVY.
Gary Payton II, Warriors Agree To One-Year, $3.9M Deal
Gary Payton II has signed a one-year, $3.9 million deal to return to the Golden State Warriors. The 33-year-old averaged 7.5 points and 3.6 rebounds in 73 games last season. The Warriors also officially finalized De'Anthony Melton's two-year deal on Friday.
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