Gary Payton II is staying with the Golden State Warriors on a new contract. Per ESPN's Shams Charania, Payton has agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal to return to the Warriors for the 2026-27 season. Yossi Gozlan of the Third Apron provided a breakdown of the Warriors' cap space before the latest deal:

Golden State Warriors forward Will Richard appeared in 69 games during his rookie season.

The Warriors intend to re-sign free agent guard Gary Payton II, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter

Draymond Green's opt-out was designed to clear cap space for LeBron James, but after James chose Philadelphia, Golden State paid the exact same price.

The Golden State Warriors declined multiple offers to trade down in the 2026 NBA Draft.

After opting out of his deal earlier this offseason, veteran forward Draymond Green is officially back with the Golden State Warriors. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Green

Green will be back with the Warriors alongside Steph Curry for a 15th season

The Golden State Warriors have taken many of their top stars through the draft, but have also landed a number of notable players over the years as well. From tiny colleges to blue blood programs, these alumni have contributed significantly to the team's roster over the years.

After missing out on LeBron James in free agency, the Golden State Warriors will have to pivot in order to add another impact player to complement Steph Curry next season. Perhaps one will become available in the near future.