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Payne (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bucks, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Payne will miss his third consecutive matchup due to a left hamstring strain. The 30-year-old is averaging 15.4 minutes per game, so his absence likely won't affect the rotation too heavily. However, Tyler Kolek could benefit from a slight uptick in playing time. Payne's next chance to play will come Sunday against the Pacers.
