Gary Payton II, beloved with Dub Nation, reportedly is nearing a three-year contract to head back to the Pacific Northwest.

Warriors fans are disappointed to see him leave the Bay Area.

Warriors fans got a heartbroken when they know that Gary is leaving the team.

That's why, when Payton posted a cryptic Instagram story on Friday, Warriors fans weren't sure how to interpret it.

 Payton clarified on Twitter that he was only referring to the fact that he's getting paid by the Portland Trail Blazers.

Payton later posted a second Instagram story with blue and yellow heart emojis, signaling his love for the Warriors.

Now, Payton reportedly is getting $28 million over the life of the three-year contract with the Blazers. 

That was a price tag the Warriors were unwilling to match for the 29-year-old. That shouldn't diminish the love that goes both ways.

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