Warriors guard Gary Payton II (elbow fracture) is expected to return in the NBA Finals, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Warriors guard Gary Payton II (elbow fracture) is expected to return in the NBA Finals, sources say. Here's how soon: pic.twitter.com/6TaaQri0Wc

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 27, 2022

ANALYSIS: Gary Payton II's return should help the Warriors because of the defense and energy he brings to the team. Now that they're in the NBA Finals, they'll need as many bodies as they can get. Hopefully, Payton will be 100 percent when he returns to the floor.