Cameron Payne News, Rumors, Updates - Indiana Pacers

Former Knicks, Suns guard Cameron Payne headed overseas | Sporting News The veteran signed with a Serbian team on Tuesday.

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Longtime Suns guard is falling apart with no sign of recovery Cameron Payne played many seasons for the Phoenix Suns, but now his career looks to be on the rocks after being waived in the preseason.

OCTOBER 21 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Waived by Indiana The Pacers waived Payne on Saturday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Payne was signed to a training camp deal with the Pacers on Oct. 9 following an injury to T.J. McConnell, but he was unable to make the final roster. Payne has been quite the journeyman over the past 10 years with stints with the Thunder, Bulls, Cavaliers, Suns, Bucks, 76ers and Knicks.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Indiana The Pacers waived Payne on Saturday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in 10 points in loss Payne posted 10 points (3-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two assists and one rebound across 17 minutes in Monday's 124-108 preseason loss to the Spurs.

Impact Payne moved to the bench after drawing the spot start in Saturday's preseason win over the Thunder, and he was one of five Indiana players to score in double figures against San Antonio. The veteran guard signed a training camp contract with the Pacers on Thursday and will have one more opportunity to prove he belongs on the regular-season roster. However, given Indiana's backcourt injuries, he has a solid chance to stick around.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sliding to bench Monday Payne won't start in Monday's preseason game against the Spurs, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Impact With Andrew Nembhard (rest) returning to game action, Payne will retreat to the bench. The 31-year-old point guard is competing for a spot on the team's regular-season roster and appears to have a solid chance given Indiana's injury-riddled backcourt.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Saturday Payne will be in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Payne signed a training camp deal with the team on Thursday. The Murray State product will try to make the final roster and might have a decent chance following T.J. McConnell's hamstring injury.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Indiana Payne signed a training camp with the Pacers on Thursday.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

New York Knicks Veteran NBA Guard Is Still A Free Agent Cameron Payne is coming off his first year playing for the New York Knicks. The 30-year-old point guard finished the 2024-25 season with ave...

JULY 16 • SI.COM

Bucks linked to reunion with Cameron Payne in free agency | Sporting News Could Payne return to the Bucks this offseason?

JULY 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Knicks have a decision to make regarding free agent reserve guard | Sporting News Cameron Payne is an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

JUNE 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Quiet end to season Payne finished the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 6.9 points, 2.8 assists, 1.4 rebounds, 1.3 three-pointers and 0.5 steals across 15.1 minutes per game in 72 regular-season appe...

Impact Payne didn't play in the club's final four games during the postseason due to a coach's decision. He averaged 2.1 points across 7.2 minutes per game in 14 playoff appearances. Payne is slated to become an unrestricted free agent after playing for four teams in the last three seasons.

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Used sparingly in Game 2 win Payne contributed zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one assist over five minutes during Wednesday's 91-90 win over the Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Impact Payne barely touched the floor, playing fewer than 10 minutes for the sixth time in the past seven games. Tom Thibodeau is known for running a shallow rotation, something that has worked thus far during the playoffs. The two teams will meet again in New York on Saturday and given the recent success of the team, there is no reason to think Payne will play a meaningful role.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Leads bench in scoring Thursday Payne ended with four points (2-4 FG) and one steal in nine minutes during Thursday's 118-116 win over the Pistons in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Impact Payne led New York's bench in scoring while playing single-digit minutes for the second consecutive game. He's averaging 6.0 points while shooting 63.6 percent from the field across 9.3 minutes per game during the first round.

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Knicks' Cameron Payne has the best NBA 2K video game story you've ever heard | Sporting News This is pretty hilarious from the lefty guard.

APRIL 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

How Knicks beat the Pistons: Jalen Brunson, Cameron Payne spur New York's 21-0 run in Game 1 win | Sporting News The Knicks needed a special performance in the fourth quarter to get past the Pistons. Fortunately for them, their battle-tested supernova,...

APRIL 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Not starting in playoffs opener Payne is not in the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's Game 1 against the Pistons, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact The Knicks will play their regular starting lineup for this postseason opener, meaning Payne will return to his regular bench role while adding depth to the backcourt. He averaged 6.9 points, 2.8 assists and 1.4 rebounds per game across 72 regular-season appearances (five starts) in 2024-25.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Best outing this season Payne recorded 21 points (6-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven assists, two rebounds, one steal and a block in 33 minutes during Sunday's 113-105 win over the Nets.

Impact Payne was hoisted into a significant role Sunday as the team elected to bench its starters for the regular season finale. Payne took advantage of the situation, logging a season-high 21 points and adding seven assists. The veteran guard figures to slide back into a modest reserve role to begin the Knicks' first-round playoff series against the Pistons.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Sunday Payne will start Sunday's game against the Nets, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Jalen Brunson (ankle), Josh Hart (knee), OG Anunoby (thumb) and Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) all sidelined, the Knicks will start Payne, Miles McBride, P.J. Tucker, Precious Achiuwa and Mikal Bridges, though Bridges figures to only play a few minutes to keep his consecutive games played streak going. As a starter this season (four games), Payne has averaged 9.5 points, 5.3 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 28.5 minutes per game.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Sunday Payne will start Sunday's game against the Nets, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Jalen Brunson (ankle), Josh Hart (knee), OG Anunoby (thumb) and Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) all sidelined, the Knicks will start Payne, Miles McBride, P.J. Tucker, Precious Achiuwa and Mikal Bridges, though Bridges figures to play only a few minutes to keep his consecutive games played streak going. As a starter this season (four games), Payne has averaged 9.5 points, 5.3 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 28.5 minutes per game.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play vs. Phoenix Payne (ankle) has been cleared to play in Sunday's game against the Suns, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.

Impact Payne has missed four of the Knicks' last five games due to an ankle injury but will be available to play Sunday against Phoenix. The veteran guard will be one of three backcourt players cleared to play for this game, with Jalen Brunson (ankle) and Miles McBride (groin) also set to play.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Will likely play Sunday Payne (ankle) is probable for Sunday's game against the Suns.

Impact After missing four straight games with a sprained right ankle, Payne returned to action Saturday, posting three points, three rebounds and five assists in 21 minutes off the bench during a 121-105 win in Atlanta. While Payne will likely suit up, he's looking at a reduced role now that Jalen Brunson (ankle) is healthy.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes out five assists in return Payne (ankle) tallied three points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), five assists and three rebounds across 21 minutes in Saturday's 121-105 win over the Hawks.

Impact Back in action after missing the previous four games with a sprained right ankle, Payne saw his streak of three consecutive starts come to an end, as the Knicks deployed him off the bench behind Delon Wright, who logged 29 minutes. When the New York backcourt was at full strength earlier this month, Payne had played ahead of Wright as the team's third-string point guard, and it wouldn't be surprising if the Knicks prioritized Payne ahead of Wright once the team is fully healthy again. Jalen Brunson (ankle) and Miles McBride (groin) both practiced Friday and could return to action as soon as Sunday's game against the Suns, which would result in Payne having to sacrifice some minutes.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Saturday Payne (ankle) is available and coming off the bench in Saturday's game versus the Hawks, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.

Impact Payne has been upgraded from questionable to available Saturday after missing the Knicks' previous four contests due to a right ankle sprain. Payne has averaged 5.3 points, 2.8 assists and 1.2 rebounds in 13.6 minutes across his last 10 appearances coming off the bench.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy to face Atlanta Payne (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Payne is in jeopardy of missing his fifth consecutive contest due to a sprained right ankle. However, the 30-year-old guard is seemingly nearing a return to game action, as he was able to participate during Friday's practice. If Payne or Jalen Brunson (ankle) join Miles McBride (groin) on the shelf against the Hawks, Delon Wright, Landry Shamet and Tyler Kolek will likely continue to receive a bump in playing time.

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