Impact Payton continues to work his way back into game shape and appears to be closing in on a return. His next potential return date will be Monday against Charlotte.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
GARY PAYTON II #0 - POINT GUARD - GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
5.0 PPG •
1.4 RPG •
1.4 APG
5.0 PPG
1.4 RPG
1.4 APG
Listed out Friday Payton (abdomen) won't be available for Friday's game against Denver.
Remains sidelined Wednesday Payton is out for Wednesday's matchup with the Thunder as he progresses through return-to-play reconditioning.
Impact Payton has yet to make his season debut, but his injury designation changing from an abdominal injury to reconditioning is a good sign that he will return to action soon. His next opportunity to play is Friday's game versus Denver.
DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Without return timetable Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups said Payton (abdomen) has been doing 3-on-3 work this week but remains without a timeline to return, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com repor...
Impact Payton's offseason core surgery has prevented him from making his season debut. While he has returned to practice, his return doesn't seem imminent based on Billups' comments.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Still out Payton (abdomen) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Impact Payton has yet to make his season debut while recovering from offseason core surgery. The defensive-minded guard has been fully participating in practices recently, so he should be nearing a return to game action. Payton's next chance to suit up will come Monday in a rematch against Minnesota.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Thursday Payton (abdomen) won't play in Thursday's game against Denver, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports
Impact Although participating fully in practice nowadays, Payton will need at least one more game to recover from his abdomen injury. The guard will have a good chance to make his season debut Saturday against Minnesota.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fully participates in practice Payton (abdomen) fully practiced Wednesday, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Impact Payton hasn't yet made his season debut after undergoing offseason core surgery, but he's been listed out for the last two games due to return to competition conditioning. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to suit up Thursday against the Nuggets, but his full participation in practice is certainly a step in the right direction.
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Payton (abdomen) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Pacers.
Impact Payton is still looking to make his season debut following offseason core surgery, and while he remains sidelined Sunday, it appears he's close to returning to game action, as he's been listed as out for the past two contests due to return to competition conditioning. His next chance to suit up will come Thursday against Denver.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Trail Blazers cheer on Gary Payton II while jersey number retired at Salt Lake CC Payton spent two seasons at the community college before moving on to Oregon State.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Still sidelined Payton will not play in Saturday's game against Utah as he continues his return to competition conditioning.
Impact Payton has yet to appear in a game this season as he continues to recover from offseason core surgery. However, his conditioning designation could be a sign that he is close to returning. He was set to be re-evaluated two weeks from Nov. 18, meaning we should be receiving an update on his status in the near future.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Out at least two more weeks Payton (abdomen) has been experiencing intermittent soreness while attempting to return to competitive conditioning and will continue to rehab before being re-evaluated in two week...
Impact Payton's initial timeline to return was Nov. 15. However, his recovery seems to have slowed, and he will have to wait at least two weeks before returning to game action. Payton's next opportunity to take the floor comes on Dec. 3 against the Jazz.
NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Thursday Payton is out for Thursday's game versus the Nets while he returns to competitive conditioning.
Impact Payton has yet to make his season debut due to core muscle surgery he underwent in the offseason. Payton's next opportunity to return will be Saturday's game against the Jazz. Since the 28-year-old guard only needs to return to competitive conditioning, he will likely need a few practices before stepping back on the court.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Progressing but still not ready Blazers coach Chauncey Billups said Monday that Payton (abdomen) is "still progressing" but not ready to play yet, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Impact Payton was ruled out until at least mid-November due to offseason core muscle surgery, but it appears like he'll remain sidelined for at least a couple more games. When the defensive-minded guard is available to make his Trail Blazers debut, he figures to operate as one of the top guards off the bench behind Damian Lillard and Anfernee Simons, but while he's sidelined, rookie first-round pick Shaedon Sharpe figures to garner that role.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Out until at least mid-November Payton (abdomen) will not take the floor until Nov. 15 against the Spurs at the earliest, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports.
Impact Payton underwent core muscle surgery in July and was initially expected to be ready for the start of the regular season. Unfortunately, that date has come and gone, and it appears he's set to miss at least another couple of weeks. Payton should supply Portland with some additional backcourt depth, once cleared, after averaging 7.1 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.4 steals over 17.6 minutes per game in his 71 appearances with the Warriors last season.
NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Friday Payton (abdomen/conditioning) is listed as out for Friday's game against Houston.
Impact While it appears Payton has recovered from offseason core muscle surgery, the guard is still working to get back into game shape and isn't quite ready to make his 2022-23 debut. His next opportunity to make his first appearance of the season will arrive next Wednesday versus the Grizzlies.
OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return Wednesday Payton is listed as out for Wednesday's game versus the Heat due to "return to competition reconditioning."
Impact Payton's injury listing means that he has likely recovered from the core muscle surgery that he underwent this offseason. Now, Payton has to get up to game-speed conditioning before the Trail Blazers clear him for his season debut. However, this is a good sign that the undrafted guard will return soon, with Friday's game versus the Rockets being his next opportunity.
OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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