Although there had been hope that Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Payton II (abdomen) would return to action soon, it appears he is still weeks away.
According to an NBA.com report, Payton is experiencing soreness and has yet to be a full participant in team practice.
PORTLAND, Ore. (November 18, 2022) – Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Payton II continues to recover from an off-season procedure to address a core muscle injury.
Throughout progressive levels of rehab in preparation to return to game play, Payton has experienced intermittent soreness.