Gary Payton explains how he dominated games in his prime: "In the first quarter I would get eight, nine points and then in the second quarter I would only assist" (© Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) ...

Russell Westbrook, who has averaged a triple-double four times over the course of an entire season, was mentioned as someone who benefited from a looser interpretation of what constitutes an assist.

Anthony Edwards' 30-point, five-assist performance against the Golden State Warriors on Monday impressed a legend. MVP chants rang out as Edwards exited the court at the Chase Center after the ...

In Game 6, Payton II tallied five points on 2-of-5 shooting from the field with three rebounds, an assist and a steal in 20 minutes. Payton II will give the Warriors veteran depth on the wing and ...

In his start in Game 6, Payton II notched five points on 2-of-5 shooting from the field with three boards, a steal and an assist in 20 minutes.

The Warriors desperately need Payton available for Sunday's Game 7, and his new questionable status is certainly worrisome. The Warriors and Rockets are set to face off at 8:30 p.m. EST in Houston ...

Prior to Game 6 against the Houston Rockets, the Golden State Warriors made a change to the starting lineup on Friday night. The Warriors added Gary Payton II to the starting lineup, with Brandin ...

A look at the best Rockets vs. Warriors player props picks for Game 6 of the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinals, complete with full analysis.

Monte Poole: Final: Warriors 104, Rockets 93 -Take 2-1 lead in series -With Jimmy Butler out, Stephen Curry a brilliant 36 -Gary Payton II magnificent: 21 minutes, 16 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist ...

Payton supplied 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 121-116 Play-In Game win over Memphis. Payton is known as a defensive ...