Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Cameron Payne was waived by the San Antonio Spurs. Payne was traded to the Spurs from the Phoenix Suns for a second spherical choose and money.
Payne now will get the possibility to discover a new residence with a possible title contender. He’s in search of a much bigger function than the Spurs might provide, in line with Wojnarowski.
Payne’s function gave the impression to be squeezed out after the Spurs signed level guard, Tre Jones to a two-year deal this offseason. He would have additionally seemingly been behind place to begin guard Devonte Graham.
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Payne was on a three-year, $19 million take care of the Suns when he was traded to the Spurs. He had $6.5 million left on his deal. It was the ultimate 12 months of his contract. The contract was totally assured, so the Spurs will likely be on the hook for the $6.5 million.
The place might Cam Payne play subsequent?
Cam Payne might be a strong backup guard for a contending staff. He’s 29 years previous. He has already performed for 4 totally different NBA groups together with the OKC Thunder, Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers.
Payne might probably return to the Suns on a minimal deal. The staff might use his providers after buying and selling Chris Paul. He might match within the bench rotation for the loaded Suns.
Payne mentioned on social media that he didn’t need to go away Phoenix. At present, they’ve Bradley Beal as a possible place to begin guard though he performs extra on the two. Additionally they have Jordan Goodwin signed as a rotation level guard.
The Utah Jazz have some cap house left and will probably signal the guard. The Detroit Pistons have probably the most cap house within the NBA however are loaded with a variety of younger guards. It could be arduous for Payne to seek out minutes.
Payne averaged 10.3 factors and 4.5 assists per recreation final season with Phoenix. He began a career-high 15 video games that 12 months as nicely. The proficient level guard hit a career-high 4.9 assists per recreation within the 2021-22 season. He’s nonetheless younger sufficient to discover a spot someplace within the league.