The Golden State Warriors have re‑signed forward Gary Payton II to a one‑year, $3.9 million veteran minimum contract, league sources confirmed with ESPN's Shams Charania.

This marks Payton’s seventh season with the franchise, after a brief 2022 stint with the Portland Trail Blazers before a trade brought him back. The forward has remained an organizational mainstay.

Despite injury troubles, Payton endured a healthy 73‑game 2025‑26 campaign, offering a unique 6‑foot‑2 bench option who can defend taller matchups and slash offensively.

आहे He has a strong bond with stars Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler. The re‑signing gives the Warriors a 12‑man roster, leaving room for only two or three additional free‑agent veteran minimums. Payton’s presence provides depth and veteran leadership as the team prepares for another playoff push.

The move aligns with the Warriors’ summer plan to re‑anchor their core on short‑term deals, followingნ the re‑signings of Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, De'Anthony Melton and Draymond Green.