Gary Payton II wants to be involved if Seattle gets NBA expansion team

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• Gary Payton II wants to be involved if Seattle gets NBA expansion team

  If the NBA ever brings a team back to Seattle, Gary Payton II says he would love to be part of it. The Golden State Warriors guard even joked to The Athletic’s Nick Friedell that he would consider requesting a trade if Seattle lands an expansion franchise. “Respectfully,” Payton said. “I love it here so much. […] The post Gary Payton II wants to be involved if Seattle gets NBA expansion team appeared first on Hoops Wire .

  Publisher:HoopsWireArticle published: 2026-03-07 19:16:51 UTC

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• Gary Payton II hopes to play for Seattle team - TalkBasket.net

  Gary Payton II of the Golden State Warriors says he would welcome the opportunity to join a future Seattle expansion franchise if the NBA brings a team back to the city. His father, Gary Payton, built his Hall of Fame career with the former SuperSonics, making the possibility especially meaningful. Payton II said, partly in […] The post Gary Payton II hopes to play for Seattle team appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

  Publisher:TalkBasket.netArticle published: 2026-03-08 12:06:10 UTC

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