Houston Rockets rookie point guard Gary Payton II is reportedly set to have surgery for a sports hernia in the near future.
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Payton's Status Uncertain With Surgery Looming
Tuesday, July 12
Calvin Watkins of ESPN.com reported Tuesday the undrafted free-agent addition is expected to undergo a procedure to repair the problem within the "next couple of days."
Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle noted the ailment will prevent Payton from taking part in any more NBA Summer League action.
It's unclear at this stage when Payton could return to the floor or if the injury could impact his availability for the start of Houston's training camp. No official timetable was announced.
The Oregon State product appeared in two summer-league games before the setback. He averaged 4.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists while logging 17 minutes per contest. He also made two of his four attempts from beyond the arc.
He told Watkins he was already starting to feel more comfortable after Sunday's game, a victory over the Sacramento Kings: "In the fi ...
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