Warriors re-sign Gary Payton II

Free agent guard Gary Payton II is returning to the Golden State Warriors after agreeing to a one-year, $3.9 million contract, according to ESPN.

The deal brings Payton back to the Bay Area for a seventh season with the franchise and marks his 11th year in the NBA.

Free agent Gary Payton II has agreed on a one-year, $3.9 million deal to return to the Golden State Warriors, sources tell ESPN. Payton returns to the Warriors for his seventh year in the Bay Area — and his 11th NBA season. pic.twitter.com/TJQWvxEKXd

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