Gary Payton II is getting closer to his Portland Trail Blazers debut but is still not ready to play, according to Coach Chauncey Billups.
Chauncey Billups says Gary Payton II is "still progressing" and not ready to play yet but getting closer.
— Sean Highkin (@highkin) November 14, 2022
The Blazers’ big offseason free agent signing is working himself back into shape after undergoing abdominal surgery.
The-29-year-old, who signed a training camp contract with Portland in 2018, agreed to a three-year, $28 million deal with the Oregon franchise just weeks after helping the Golden State Warriors to the 2021-22 NBA championship.