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SportsPublished: 2 August 2026 at 11:56

Porzingis's Warriors Extend Contracts with Guards Melton and Payton

The Golden State Warriors announced Saturday that they have extended contracts with guards De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton. The team is the NBA club represented by Latvian basketball player Kristaps Porziņģis.

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The Golden State Warriors officially announced on Saturday that they have extended contracts with two guards, De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton. This is the National Basketball Association (NBA) team for which Latvian basketball player Kristaps Porziņģis plays.

The team confirmed that both players will remain with Golden State. The extensions mean the club keeps the two guards on its roster. No additional details about the length of the contracts or other terms were provided in the announcement.

Golden State is one of the most recognizable teams in the NBA, so its roster decisions are widely followed. For Latvian basketball fans, the news is particularly relevant because it concerns the team featuring Porziņģis. Saturday's announcement shows that the club continues to trust its guards.

Fans can expect Melton and Payton to continue their careers in Golden State. No other roster changes were mentioned in the team's statement. Attention will now turn to how these players will work alongside Porziņģis on the court.

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