Payton agreed to a deal to return to the Warriors on Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Payton will return to Golden State after averaging 6.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 15.0 minutes per game across 62 regular-season appearances, including 11 starts, during the 2024-25 campaign. Payton figures to remain an important rotational piece for the Warriors, offering strong perimeter defense.