Gary Payton II Contract & Salary
Gary Payton II is a PG for the Golden State Warriors, earning $2,449,421 in 2026-27. Contract runs through 2026-27 ($2,449,421 guaranteed).
Updated · 2026–27 season
Gary Payton II is on the books for $2,449,421 in 2026–27, the 12th largest cap hit on the Golden State Warriors roster and 1.1% of the team's $215.4M payroll.
That ranks 368th among the 437 players with a 2026–27 salary on the books, and eats 1.5% of the $165.0M salary cap.
The deal has 1 season left on it, worth $2,449,421 in guaranteed money.
Every remaining year is fully guaranteed — no options and no non-guaranteed money.
At 1.5% of the $165.0M cap, that is near the veteran minimum end of the scale.
He is one of 13 players on the Golden State Warriors' books for 2026–27, whose 2026–27 salaries add up to $215,352,590.
Golden State Warriors sit at $215.4M in payroll and are currently classified Tax Payer, with -$6.8M of room below the first apron.
| Season | Salary | % of Cap | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | $2,449,421 | 1.5% | |
| 2027-28 | UFA / $2.6M | — | |
| 2028-29 | — | — | |
| 2029-30 | — | — | |
| 2030-31 | — | — |
| Team Payroll | Cap Space | Tax Room | 1st Apron Room | 2nd Apron Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $215.4M | -$50.4M | -$14.9M | -$6.8M | +$5.8M |
| Pos | Player | Age | 2026-27 | % of Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG | Stephen Curry | 38 | $62,587,158 | 37.9% |
| SF | Jimmy Butler | 36 | $56,832,773 | 34.5% |
| PF | Draymond Green | 36 | $27,678,571 | 16.8% |
| PF | Kristaps Porzingis | 31 | $20,000,000 | 12.1% |
| SG | Moses Moody | 24 | $12,500,000 | 7.6% |
| C | Al Horford | 40 | $6,822,000 | 4.1% |
| Rank | Player | Team | 2026-27 | vs II |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 362 | Mike Conley | Boston Celtics | $2,449,421 | +$0 |
| 363 | Mario Hezonja | Cleveland Cavaliers | $2,449,421 | +$0 |
| 364 | Thomas Bryant | Cleveland Cavaliers | $2,449,421 | +$0 |
| 365 | Marvin Bagley | Denver Nuggets | $2,449,421 | +$0 |
| 366 | Tyus Jones | Denver Nuggets | $2,449,421 | +$0 |