A four-team trade involving the Golden State Warriors that was in place before Thursday's deadline is reportedly in jeopardy due to a failed physical by Gary Payton II.
The 30-year-old Payton played a key role as a defensive stopper for Golden State during last season's title run and would immediately provide backcourt depth with Stephen Curry sidelined at least until after the All-Star break with a left leg injury.
Payton scored nine points in 22 minutes of Portland's 125-122 home win against the Warriors on Wednesday night. Golden State's next game is Saturday against the Lakers at Chase Center, where Payton received his championship ring on Dec. 30 but didn't play as he recovered from offseason surgery for a core muscle injury.
While Payton reached a $28 million, three-year contract last summer to join the Blazers he didn't make his Portland debut until last month.
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