Warriors guard Gary Payton II has opted into his $9.1 million player option for next season, reports ESPN’s Kendra Andrews.
Gary Payton II has opted-in to his $9.1 million player option for next season, sources tell ESPN.
By opting-in, Payton II now has the flexibility to extend with the Warriors this offseason.— Kendra Andrews (@kendra__andrews) June 19, 2024Payton II signed with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2022 after winning the championship with the Warriors, before returning to Golden State at the 2022-23 trade deadline. A defensive powerhouse when healthy, the 31-year-old guard averaged 5.