Gary Payton II remains out and his debut date for the Portland Trail Blazers is a mystery

Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Payton II remains out for the team's next game Friday against Golden State after there was speculation that he would make his season debut in San Francisco.

Chauncey Billups spoke at practice on Wednesday about GPII's absence and why it's ultimately the player's decision when he returns to the lineup: https://youtu.be/biF9JfJzKiI?t=460

It's been a confusing, winding road to get here. In the second segment we unpack the GPII injury timeline and how the Blazers and the veteran guard have made some missteps that have led to this murky uncertainty.

There's still a basketball game to be played on Friday however and the final segment previews the matchup with Golden State, who have won three in a row without Stephen Curry in the lineup.

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