Years before A.I., Gary Payton was the NBA superstar who hated going to practice. "He wasn't always the most desirous of practice," said former Seattle Supersonics coach George Karl, per The ...

Gary Payton is regarded as one of the most ferocious trash-talkers in NBA history. The Seattle Supersonics legend never stopped yapping his mouth, even until victory had been sealed. He's one of ...

Payton (illness) has been listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Lakers. Payton has been battling an illness that hasn't kept him off the floor for the Warriors. The veteran guard appears ...

Once a standout player for the now-defunct Seattle SuperSonics, this NBA icon is navigating a new chapter in his life following a series of challenges.

It's been 27 years since George Karl was the coach of the SuperSonics. While he's had plenty of success in his other stops, ...

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The Seattle SuperSonics have started the year with a 2-9 record and ... They had one of the most exciting teams of the 1990s, featuring superstars Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp. This Sonics team ...

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher credited Gary Payton for his game-winning shot against the San Antonio Spurs.

Gary Payton scores 29 points and adds nine assists for the Seattle SuperSonics in a 131-124 win over Portland. Jan.

SEATTLE — The voice is weaker now ... which highlighted the athleticism of Shawn Kemp and allowed Gary Payton to be Gary Payton? Maybe it was the painful loss to the Nuggets in the first ...