With historic defensive numbers, the Oklahoma City Thunder have a few contenders for the coveted Defensive Player of the Year ...

We have taken our 78 greatest defensive NBA players ever list and split it into five positions: point guards, shooting guards ...

Take a look back at this story on how Kobe turned around his defensive mindset after working with Gary Payton during the 2000 All-Star Weekend practice!

Hannah Hidalgo had another huge game for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish against the North Carolina Tar Heels on Sunday. The sophomore guard scored 24 points, five assists, three rebounds and three ...

Gary Payton shares his experiences guarding two of the greatest players in NBA history: Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Known for his tenacious defense, "The Glove" reflects on the unique ...

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Payton II previously played a pivotal role in the Warriors’ 2022 championship run, providing defensive intensity and impactful minutes off the bench. That season, he averaged a career-high 7.1 ...

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II stocked his bag of stifling ... And while the Golden State defense struggled to impact Poole's play on the court — the former Michigan star finished ...

While expansion is not imminent, the NBA maintains its ongoing connection to Seattle through preseason games and the presence ...

This year’s NBA All-Star Game (Feb. 16) is taking place in the Bay Area (at the Chase Center, in San Francisco), and Complex ...