Gary Payton II is set to return to the Golden State Warriors after reports say the team has agreed to re-sign him. Multiple outlets, citing Marc Stein, report the Warriors reach an agreement on a one-year contract for $3.9 million. The deal is described as a free-agent agreement that brings Payton II back to the roster after his previous season with the club. Separate coverage also notes Payton II’s perspective following the announcement, with comments indicating he is looking toward the 2026–27 NBA season and a potential bounce-back after his return. Additional reporting frames the move as the Warriors re-signing another player from last year’s roster, and it says the team has two remaining roster spots after the agreement. No other contract details beyond the reported term and salary are included in the provided accounts, and the reports characterize the signing as part of the Warriors’ offseason roster adjustments.