loader image

Today's Latest Sports News in the Philippines | MCW Sports

Trade of Gary Payton II to Warriors completed; Blazers facing probe – reports

Feb 13, 2023

COMEBACK. Gary Payton reunites with the Warriors.

Golden State Warriors Twitter page

Gary Payton II returns to the Warriors after a brief stint with the Trail Blazers

The four-team trade that is sending Gary Payton II to the Golden State Warriors from the Portland Trail Blazers was completed on Sunday, February 12, multiple outlets reported, ending a brief saga that had the deal in limbo since Thursday’s trade deadline

The trade had been held up by the Warriors’ concerns over Payton’s physical, which reportedly revealed that he would miss a significant portion of the rest of the regular season due to an abdominal injury.

Along with Payton, 30, reuniting with the Warriors, the deal is sending Golden State’s James Wiseman to the Pistons, Detroit’s Saddiq Bey to the Atlanta Hawks, and another Pistons player, Kevin Knox II, to the Trail Blazers. The Warriors will also send five second-round draft picks to Portland.

According to several reports, the Warriors will not officially pass Payton with respect to his physical. The injury forced him to miss the first 35 games of the season following offseason surgery.

The NBA will conduct an inquiry into the Trail Blazers’ handling of the injury, in particular a potential failure to provide sufficient medical information before agreeing to the trade, according to ESPN.

Among the consequences Portland could face should it be found of any wrongdoing are a fine, a loss of draft picks, and a re-examination by the league of the package of picks the Warriors are sending to the Blazers.

Payton averaged 4.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 15 games (one start) for Portland this season. In seven seasons and with five teams, Payton has appeared in 157 games, with 40 starts. He is averaging 5.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 14.7 minutes per game.

Related Posts

Jamie Malonzo skips PBA Slam Dunk Contest

Jamie Malonzo skips PBA Slam Dunk Contest

HUMAN HIGHLIGHT REEL. Jamie Malonzo is one of the PBA's most electrifying dunkers. PBA Images Despite withdrawing from the Slam Dunk Contest, Ginebra high-flyer Jamie Malonzo will still see action in the PBA All-Star Game in Passi City, Iloilo ILOILO, Philippines –...

Jack Animam looks to boost new French squad 

Jack Animam looks to boost new French squad 

NEW SQUAD. Jack Animam debuts in Division 2 of the French women’s basketball division USO Mondeville Basket Filipina basketball standout Jack Animam hopes to make an impact with USO Mondeville Basket, her new team in the Ligue Feminine 2 de Basketball MANILA,...

Jhanlo Sangiao, Denice Zamboanga to represent PH at ONE Fight Night 9

Jhanlo Sangiao, Denice Zamboanga to represent PH at ONE Fight Night 9

STREAK. Jhanlo Sangiao aims to sustain his winning form. ONE CHAMPIONSHIP Jhanlo Sangiao takes on Argentina’s Matias Farinelli in a three-round bantamweight bout, while Denice Zamboanga faces Brazil’s Julie Mezabarba in a women’s atomweight joust MANILA, Philippines...

MCW Sports Pasig City MPBL partnership
MCW Sports Newsletter subscription
Generated by Feedzy
Subscribe
Subscribe