Gary Payton II

After not re-signing Gary Payton II in free agency, the Warriors re-acquired him in a trade with the Blazers, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Bay Area.

"We did in practice, we did in the game. All those assets were then flipped to the Blazers to bring Payton back. "I know what he's capable of on the floor and the things that he brings to the team, so I can't quite say I'm looking forward to it. But what he brings on defense is what the Warriors really value. The 30-year-old defensive star blossomed with the Warriors last season, but he wasn't re-signed in free agency. "But any time you get to see your brothers around this league, it's always an honor.

Pistons receive: James Wiseman (via Warriors); Trail Blazers receive: Kevin Knox (via Pistons), five future second-round picks (via Hawks); Hawks receive: ...

[Josh Hart](/nba/players/2105193/josh-hart/) to the [New York Knicks](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/NY/new-york-knicks/) on Wednesday and just continued that trend with this move. [Trae Young](/nba/players/2938032/trae-young/) and Murray. In addition, he'll improve their wing depth, which was diminished in the offseason by the departures of [Danilo Gallinari](/nba/players/1622533/danilo-gallinari/) and [Kevin Huerter](/nba/players/2268227/kevin-huerter/). Second-round picks are always something of a crapshoot, but five of them give you a ton of flexibility -- either in the draft or the trade market. Part of the problem has been their total lack of outside shooting; they are 28th in 3-point attempts per game (30.6) and 22nd in 3-point percentage (34.8). All told, the complicated swap, which was headlined by [James Wiseman](/nba/players/3142271/james-wiseman/) moving to the Pistons, involved four players and five future second-round picks. This is the type of low-risk, high-reward move that a team in the Pistons' position should be making. [NBA Draft](/nba/draft/), ended up playing just 60 total games for the Warriors in his two-plus seasons with the team. Payton is a proven playoff performer, knows the organization and will improve a defense that has been porous at times this season, while Wiseman was not going to be a meaningful part of the roation going forward. They ended up winning the title last season in spite of that draft mistake, but now they have had to dump a No. Doing so will cost them Bey and Knox, but the former had not improved much from his rookie season and the latter barely played. Payton signed a three-year, $26 million deal with the Blazers in the offseason, but was still trying to find his place after missing the first 35 games while recovering from abdominal surgery.

After trading James Wiseman, the Golden State Warriors traded for Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Payton II.

Payton was also beloved in the Warriors locker room, both with the players and the coaching staff. But with the team shedding the contract of Wiseman — who made a little more than Payton this year, and a lot more next year — they were able to reunite with one of their most important players from last year’s championship run. But he seems healthy now, and played a key role in the Blazers win over Golden State on Wednesday night.

After not re-signing Gary Payton II in free agency, the Warriors are re-acquired him in a trade with the Blazers, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Bay Area.

"We did in practice, we did in the game. All those assets were then flipped to the Blazers to bring Payton back. "I know what he's capable of on the floor and the things that he brings to the team, so I can't quite say I'm looking forward to it. But what he brings on defense is what the Warriors really value. "But any time you get to see your brothers around this league, it's always an honor. The 30-year-old defensive star blossomed with the Warriors last season, but he wasn't re-signed in free agency.

The Portland Trail Blazers are trading Gary Payton II to the Golden State Warriors for five second-round picks, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

The Portland Trail Blazers are trading Gary Payton II to the Golden State Warriors for five second-round picks, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Warriors are routing Kevin Knox to the Blazers via a multi-team deal with the Detroit Pistons, via the report. Blazers traded Gary Payton II for five second-round picks.

The Warriors righted a wrong in getting Gary Payton II back, bringing smiles to plenty of faces.

There still are a handful of Warriors pups looking to find their way around the building. The Warriors didn't go out and make a blockbuster move like the Phoenix Suns or Dallas Mavericks. That was an error, one that didn't sit right with those who helped form one of the best dynasties in basketball history. When it comes to five-man lineups, Payton's name was included in three of Curry's top-five units for Net Rating and two of the top three. “He just has a knack for the ball, that’s why he comes up with offensive rebounds and steals. He also brings the kind of grit the Warriors have been lacking this season, an area that has been called out by Kerr and his players. He just has a knack for the ball. The 7-footer should get a chance to get game reps in Detroit and learn from his mistakes in a low-pressure situation for a 14-win team. The 30-year-old has fans galore inside and outside of Chase Center, and having him back should put a smile on the face of Steve Kerr and the players alike. Per 100 possessions, Curry and Payton created a 16.9 Net Rating with a 115.2 offensive rating and 98.3 defensive rating. Payton never wanted to leave the Warriors and was hoping the front office would push harder to keep him before he signed a three-year contract worth over $26 million for the Blazers. [sending Wiseman to the Detroit Pistons](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/nba-rumors-warriors-trade-james-wiseman-pistons-three-team-deal) for Knox and Saddiq Bey, the latter of which was then flipped to the Atlanta Hawks for five second-round picks.

Payton was dealt just before Thursday's trade deadline, ESPN reported, with the Blazers receiving five second-round draft picks in return. The deal also ...

Knox, 23, has averaged 5.6 points and 2.6 rebounds in 42 games (one start) with the Pistons this season. He was expected to be out for a month but returned to play five games in the NBA Finals and helped the Warriors to the title. The Blazers enter play Thursday a game worse in 10th place, although both teams currently qualify for the postseason play-in tournament. Payton was dealt just before Thursday’s trade deadline, ESPN reported, with the Blazers receiving five second-round draft picks in return. He has averaged 7.4 points and 2.9 rebounds in 254 career games (62 starts) over five seasons with the New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks and Pistons. Payton has averaged 5.1 points 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 157 career games (40 starts) with the Milwaukee Bucks, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers, Warriors and Blazers.

The NBA trade deadline helped the Warriors cut down on hefty luxury tax bill this season and next.

Gary Payton II reportedly is a Warrior again, and Dub Nation couldn't be any happier.

So we're thrilled for him." [Warriors admit mistake, abandon vision by trading Wiseman](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/warriors-james-wiseman-trade-admission-mistake-abandonment-vision) A source confirmed to NBC Sports Bay Area's Dalton Johnson that Golden State acquired Payton II in a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers. [how much he loves Payton II](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/steve-kerr-shares-funny-gary-payton-ii-moment-return-chase-center) and added that he wished GP2 was still on the team. [Bob Myers and owner Joe Lacob busy](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/warriors-james-wiseman-trade-admission-mistake-abandonment-vision) all morning, and while the approach never is easy, it appears Dub Nation is more than happy with the result. [when they reportedly reunited with the 30-year-old](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/source-warriors-trade-gary-payton-ii-deal-blazers) defensive star who shined in big ways for the Warriors last season and whose inspiring story stole the hearts of all of Dub Nation.

The NBA trade deadline helped the Warriors cut down on hefty luxury tax bill this season and next.

Wiseman was due $9.6 million this season and $12.2 million the next. Golden State received Saddiq Bey and Kevin Knox from Detroit, then flipped Bey to Atlanta for five second-round picks. [James Wiseman to the Detroit Pistons](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/nba-rumors-warriors-trade-james-wiseman-pistons-three-team-deal) as part of a three-team trade with the Atlanta Hawks.

Yahoo Sports Senior NBA Reporters Dan Devine and Jake Fischer discuss what they expect from the defending champion Golden State Warriors after their trade ...

After months of speculation surrounding their two-timeline approach, the Golden State Warriors did ultimately sacrifice a young talent for a win-now asset.

Wiseman may not have been in the regular rotation, but at least he was a seven-foot body that could be used in case of emergency. But in the present, the Warriors have dealt a non-rotation player for someone that can provide them 15-20 minutes on a nightly basis. They needed that extra rotation player, and now it comes in the form of someone who they know fits the system.

In the eyes of Draymond Green, the flurry of Warriors trades on Thursday made sense for everyone involved.

"Can plug GP right in, and he knows the system like the back of his hand." "But like I said, I'm very happy for the move. "I'm excited about this move," Green said of the Payton addition. "James Wiseman needs to go somewhere where he can play, where he can get minutes and reps, and [where] he's not expected to compete at a championship level," Green said. "I would just say, man, go into it with an open mind," Green said. Being moved to the Detroit Pistons gives James an opportunity to restart that, and I think that's such a beautiful thing.

The Warriors came away from the trade deadline with something to be happy about: Gary Payton II, a pivotal member of the 2022 championship team, is back.

Golden State has to decide either to go through with the deal or to rescind the entire four-team trade by Saturday. Payton was “playing through pain in Portland” and being administered Toradol shots, and “this had not been relayed to the Warriors during the negotiation process,” the Athletic reported. The Warriors reportedly believe his injury could have him sidelined for up to three months.

The Warriors' four-team trade reportedly is in jeopardy over a failed physical by Gary Payton II.

Payton was seen at the Warriors' facility Friday, but when coach Steve Kerr spoke to reporters after practice, he declined to answer any questions about the trade. In July, he underwent core muscle surgery that forced him to miss the first two-and-a-half months of the 2022-23 NBA season. [was playing through the pain](https://theathletic.com/4180625/2023/02/10/gary-payton-physical-trade/) of the core muscle injury and "that the Blazers training staff had been pushing him to gut through it, giving him Toradol shots."

One of the feel-good moves of the NBA trade deadline may not be happening.

Per Charania, the Warriors' examination of Payton revealed that his previous core muscle injury could keep him out for as much as three months. Get a weekly ...

Payton was seen at the Warriors' facility Friday, but when coach Steve Kerr spoke to reporters after practice, he declined to answer any questions about the trade. In July, he underwent core muscle surgery that forced him to miss the first two-and-a-half months of the 2022-23 NBA season. [Download and follow the Dubs Talk Podcast](https://art19.com/shows/dubs-talk) [was playing through the pain](https://theathletic.com/4180625/2023/02/10/gary-payton-physical-trade/) of the core muscle injury and "that the Blazers training staff had been pushing him to gut through it, giving him Toradol shots." [signed a three-year contract](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/nba-rumors-gary-payton-ii-trail-blazers-finalizing-three-year-contract?chrcontext=KNTV) worth just over $26 million with the Blazers at the end of June. [Source: GP2 failed physical puts Warriors' trade in jeopardy](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/source-gary-payton-ii-failed-physical-puts-warriors-trade-jeopardy?cid=Yahoo&partner=ya4nbcs&chrcontext=KNTV) originally appeared on [NBC Sports Bayarea](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea?cid=MSN&chrcontext=KNTV)