Break-Up Rumors, Is Gary Payton Single Again?

Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Gary Payton, 57, and his partner had split up. Is the American basketball player really single again?

UPDATE 21/03/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Payton spotted alone

A fan spotted Gary Payton walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of March 19, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Gary back on the market?

A rep for Gary Payton was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the basketball player was splitting hit the internet Friday (March 20), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Gary’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) March 20, 2026

“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) March 20, 2026

Based on the facts (Payton spotted alone with a cute sweater), is there trouble in paradise or is it much ado about nothing?

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