SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors are going through with a trade to acquire Gary Payton II from Portland despite a failed physical, sources confirmed Sunday afternoon.
Golden State had put a four-team trade on hold after a routine physical on Friday revealed Payton, 30, could miss significant time due to a core muscle injury that required offseason surgery. The Warriors filed a complaint with the league office alleging the Trail Blazers failed to disclose pertinent medical information during the trade discussions.
But after using most of their 72-hour window to decide how to proceed, the Warriors eventually concluded Sunday it was best to keep the trade intact. Once completed, the move will effectively bring Payton in while sending James Wiseman away.
