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.
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