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Warriors Won’t Dispute Payton Deal

The Golden State Warriors recently made headlines when they filed a complaint with the league against the Portland Trail Blazers.

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The complaint was related to a trade deal that involved Gary Payton II, who had failed his physical after the deal was completed.

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This led to a lot of drama and speculation, with Warriors fans accusing the Blazers' medical staff of malpractice and deception

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However, the Warriors ultimately decided not to pursue their complaint against the Blazers, and the deal was allowed to stand.

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Chris Haynes, a sports reporter, expressed disappointment at this outcome, comparing it to the frustrating and often controversial NFL instant replay system

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Despite the drama surrounding the trade deal, things ultimately worked out for all parties involved.

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Gary Payton II eventually got healthy, which allowed the Warriors to keep their defensive specialist and fan favorite

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Meanwhile, the Blazers were able to keep their five second-round draft picks and continue their recent tanking strategy.

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The Warriors' protest may have been prompted by sincere fury at the Blazers or to deflect attention from their recent picking mistakes.

Warriors won’t protest Payton trade after all