Internally, it's been a rather loud 2025 NBA offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers due to ongoing speculation about LeBron James' future with the franchise and the impending—and critically ...

The Gary Payton II we saw during the 2022 Finals was a game-changer. This past season, when healthy, he still showed flashes—providing elite defense on stars like Damian Lillard and Devin Booker.

Gary Payton explained why the real goal of elite defense isn’t shutting down superstars, but disrupting their rhythm. advertisement. BasketballNetwork.net.

This summer, Payton II will be a free agent who is available to sign with any team in the league. Via ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk (on May 15): "Gary Payton II says he loves playing here and for Steve Kerr.

Gary Payton had to sacrifice a lot when he joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 2003. It was his chance to win an NBA title, a glaring missing piece in the basketball resume of the 2nd overall pick of ...

Kyrie Irving responds to Gary Payton claiming he would lock him up on defense: "I love when OGs that I respect talk spicy" originally appeared on Basketball Network. Dallas Mavericks superstar ...

Gary Payton II is out for Game 7 tonight with an illness. He started Game 6 and has averaged 16 minutes for the Warriors in this series. — Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) May 4, 2025.

Gary Payton II is out for Game 7. He’s had the worst defensive rating on the Warriors this series (123.5), worst net rating (-17.7), and one of the 10 worst offensive ratings on the team. He’s ...

ESPN’s microphones caught Warriors guard Gary Payton II annoying the hell out of Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards early during Saturday’s playoff game. The Game 3 broadcast showcased Payton ...

At Gary Payton Night, a celebration of "The Glove" the team does every year, the Superhawks fun brand of basketball was on full display. There's the pride of seeing Seattle guys ball out, ...