Magic two-way player Adreian Payne fractures hand in practice

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Kurt Helin,

By
Kurt Helin

Published October 4, 2017 04:03 PM

Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Clippers — LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 03: Adreian Payne #33 of the Minnesota Timberwolves laughs prior to a game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on February 3, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Adreian Payne had played 102 games across four NBA seasons mostly based on the potential of what he could be — a pick-and-pop big that would fit the modern game. The problem is his shot has not fallen while in the NBA.

Still, Orlando thought enough of that potential to give Payne a two-way contract this year.

Now Payne faces another setback, a broken hand.

RELEASE: Magic forward Adreian Payne suffers fractured left hand. pic.twitter.com/tv7FUSwzdd
— Orlando Magic PR (@Magic_PR) October 4, 2017

Hopefully, he will be able to get back on track this season.