The Golden State Warriors could be set to reunite with veteran guard Gary Payton II on a new deal in free agency, but not until Jonathan Kuminga's future is finally settled one way or the other.
Payton has been one of a number of players around the league that's been held up by the current restricted free agency fiasco, with Kuminga headlining a group that also involves Josh Giddey, Quentin Grimes and Cam Thomas whose futures remain uncertain.
Gary Payton II has hinted at his return to the Warriors
With only nine contracted players on their roster heading into August, the Warriors are expected to make a flurry of moves once Kuminga's situation is sorted, including the growing likelihood of bringing Payton back.