Every day, Golden State Warriors wing Gary Payton II’s tale is told his own way, through tattoos and grinning at the game of life and basketball.

The Golden State Warriors will be without Gary Payton II for the fourth straight game. He was ruled out against the LA Lakers on Thursday, and while this is bad news, it's not all grim.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr says Jonathan Kuminga, recently back from his own extended injury absence, will take on Payton's role of guarding the opponent's best player, but he's a guy the Warriors ...

Gary Payton II on playing with new teammate Jimmy Butler. Payton and the Warriors want to make a strong push toward the postseason. The Warriors acquired Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat before ...

Gary Payton II returned to the Golden State Warriors like he never left, playing a pivotal role off the bench in his team’s thrilling 113-112 win over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday at Chase Center.

The Golden State Warriors are defending better, playing faster and reaping the all-court benefits of deploying more athletic lineups. Adding even more encouragement for the Dubs as those ...

In just his second game back after missing 13 games with a calf issue, Gary Payton II had to leave the Warriors game against the Magic Tuesday night with a hamstring strain. The incident happened in ...

Payton has averaged 5.9 points and 3.1 rebounds off the bench this season, his first full one back with the Warriors after a short stint with the Portland Trail Blazers last season.

Gary Payton II stayed in the game through a defensive possession even as he appeared to have a mouth full of vomit in the first quarter of the Warriors' 104-101 Game 4 loss to the Lakers.

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II dunks on Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James during the second half of a Western Conference semifinal game, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Gary Payton II didn't have any expectations for how his first game back wearing a Warriors jersey would feel at Chase Center. He didn't need to. He has felt the love before and ...