Cameron Payne is nearing his 16-17 season debut as he works his way back from a fracture of his fifth metatarsal in his right foot. Payne could return on Dec. 29th against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Payne suffered the injury in the Oklahoma City Thunder Blue-White Scrimmage in September.
Payne previously underwent surgery in July for a Jones fracture. Payne elected not to undergo surgery for the September injury.
Payne averaged 5.0 points and 1.9 assets in 57 games as a rookie.