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Sean Payton, Denver's current coach, gave Shanahan a strong endorsement during his conference call with Broncos reporters on Monday. “I’ve had a long friendship with him," Payton said.

After head butting against LaMelo Ball, fans are curious if Gary Payton II will be fit to play against the New York Knicks or not.

Did Payton and the Broncos know they were going to draft Nix after his workout at the combine? "We didn't at that time. I would say that decision probably was finalized, or we felt real strong ...

"We didn't at the time," Payton said to Schrager relative to whether ... "I would say that decision probably was finalized, or we felt real strong—it wasn't just the—he had a pro day on ...

Payton and the Warriors want to make a strong push toward the postseason. The Warriors acquired Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat before the deadline, adding him to a roster featuring Stephen Curry ...