"He was my OG" - Gary Payton reveals why he looked up to Bill Russell growing up originally appeared on Basketball Network.

Gary Payton disagreed with comparisons between MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.

NBA free agency is very different from what it was a decade ago, as most star movement now happens by way of trade. Players ...

Gary Payton's critique of Luka Doncic's defense highlights the need for a stronger commitment on that end of the court as Doncic transitions to the Los Angeles Lakers following a trade from the ...

One of two things is about to happen in these Finals: Either the Thunder break this curse and free the Wizards from their miserable fate of being the physical embodiment of "Good Luck Chuck" in an NBA ...

Payton is known as the father of Gary Payton II, who currently plays for the ... fanbase for trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, but Payton spoke up for Harrison and Jason Kidd in ...

Of course, the Timberwolves have the rest advantage entering the series after they were able to eliminate the Los Angeles Lakers ... of backup guard Gary Payton II. Kerr announced that Payton ...

LOS ANGELES – The Golden State Warriors and ... The victory came without Jonathan Kuminga (pelvis) and the continued absence of Gary Payton II (thumb). Butler is scoring 17.5 points per game ...

Gary Payton II has not played for ... but will miss their game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. There is hope that Payton will be available to play in either Friday’s game against ...

The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers are facing off in ... on Golden State's injury report is versatile guard Gary Payton II. While Payton remains out with a left thumb injury, the ...

It appears Gary Payton II soon could re-join the Warriors' rotation. The injured guard missed Golden State's previous three games after suffering a partial tear in his left thumb on March 25 ...