Gary Payton II injury update: out for at least 1 month / News - Basketnews.com

The Warriors are going to evaluate Gary Payton II in a month, as he requires further rehabilitation from off-season surgery.

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Newly acquired Golden State guard Gary Payton II will be out for at least a month as he fully recovers from offseason surgery for a core muscle injury, and Warriors general manager Bob Myers is awaiting a decision from the NBA on whether the Trail Blazers withheld anything on Payton's health before trading him.

Gary Payton II

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"What do I want? Whatever the NBA says is fair, just whatever that is," Myers said Monday of receiving any potential compensation from Portland. "I just want a fair result. I don't know, whatever it takes it takes, I don't know how long."

Myers is hopeful the defensive guard could return before the playoffs. Payton is listed on the injury report with right adductor soreness.

"Gary's going to be out. We're going to evaluate him in a month. It is our determination he's not ready to play right now," Myers said.

While the defending champions were hopeful of having Payton play immediately, Myers still believes in the move over the long haul. Payton signed a $28 million, three-year contract with the Trail Blazers.

"We still think it's helpful. We just have to wait till he gets healthy," Myers said.

The 30-year-old Payton played against Golden State in a win Wednesday night at Portland before rejoining his former team ahead of the trade deadline a day later. Payton is averaging 4.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists over 15 games this season.

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