Warriors go through with four-team trade, acquiring Payton

Feb 12, 2023, 4:39 AM | Updated: 7:14 pm

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green drives to the basket past Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Payton II during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

(AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Detroit Pistons forward Saddiq Bey (41) brings the ball up court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Payton II stands for "Lift Every Voice and Sing" before an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Payton II wears a towel over his head during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Detroit Pistons forward Kevin Knox II (20) drives between New York Knicks guards RJ Barrett (9) and Jalen Brunson during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors have decided to go through with completion of a trade to acquire Gary Payton II from Portland despite concerns that arose surrounding the guard’s health following offseason surgery for a core muscle injury that sidelined him until last month.

A person with direct knowledge of the situation said Sunday that the Warriors spoke to the NBA about how the Trail Blazers handled the deal and information about the medical situation for Payton, whose physical Friday brought up issues that put the trade in jeopardy. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no details of the negotiations and discussions were made public.

The defending champions had until Sunday night to make a decision whether to rescind the swap that sent center James Wiseman to Detroit. Golden State also will receive unprotected 2026 and ’28 second-round draft picks from Portland while giving up Memphis’ 2026 second-round pick and its own 2028 second-round selection to Portland.

The Pistons traded forward Saddiq Bey to the Hawks and the Blazers acquire forward Kevin Knox II from the Detroit along with three conditional second-round picks from the Hawks.

The 30-year-old Payton played a key role as a defensive stopper for Golden State during last season’s title run and would immediately provide backcourt depth with Stephen Curry sidelined at least until after the All-Star break with a left leg injury.

Payton’s status for the rest of the season is unclear. He played against Golden State in a win Wednesday night at Portland before rejoining his former team ahead of the trade deadline a day later. Payton is averaging 4.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists over 15 games.

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