Payne missed the last three games with an illness, but it appears there’s
something more serious at hand, as he’s been diagnosed with thrombocytopenia,
which means he’s being treated for a low platelet count. We should see his
status updated as he progresses in his treatment, but for now, he remains
without any sort of timetable for a return. Payne held just a minor role off the
bench, so his absence shouldn’t cause a drastic change in the Timberwolves’
regular rotation much.