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The Golden State Warriors have had a disappointing offseason, to say the least, and their biggest glimmer of hope came when they were in the running for LeBron James. However, they have had limited options this summer due to their financial restrictions
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The Warriors ultimately missed out on their biggest target in James, but they continued to express interest in bringing back Gary Payton II. Golden State had been pursuing a reunion with the fan-favorite guard for nearly a month
“Bassey fills the 11th slot on the Warriors’ roster. It’s anticipated that Green will eventually fill the 12th spot, and there is mutual interest, leagueter wrote
The Warriors’ interest in Payton II was significant because of his popularity throughout the Bay Area. On Saturday, Golden State and Payton II reached an agreement on a new deal that will bring him back for the upcoming season
“Free agent Gary Payton II has agreed on a one-year, $3.9 million deal to return to the Golden State Warriors,year in the Bay Area — and his 11th NBA season,” ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote
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This is not the first time this offseason that the Warriors have chosen to bring back a player from last year’s roster. Payton II’s return marks the fifth free agent from last season’s team that Golden State has retained
“The Warriors are officially running it back despite missing the playoffs last season. Golden State re-signed Draymond Green, Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton, and Gary Payton II this summer,” NBA writer Jake Weinbach posted
Payton II is the son of NBA legend and Hall of Famer Gary Payton. He brings a level of defensive intensity that fits perfectly alongside Draymond Green, giving the Warriors another disruptive presence on that end of the floor
Payton II has earned $33 million in contracts throughout his NBA career. The Warriors continue to build their roster through smaller deals and familiar players who understand the organization’s culture. For Golden State fans, seeing the fan favorite return is a major positive heading into the season
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