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NBA Notes: Cameron Payne, free agents, breakout candidates

After reportedly drawing serious interest from EuroLeague power KK Partizan, veteran guard Cameron Payne is staying put in the United States, per Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

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Cam Payne's Decision Leaves Opportunity Open for NBA Teams

Cam Payne was picking up interest from teams outside of the NBA. After a short-lived stint with the Indiana Pacers, Payne had a chance to pack up and go to Serbia for a playing stint after gaining interest from Partizan Belgrade.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 26

NBA Notes: Spurs, De’Aaron Fox, Hornets, Kon Knueppel, Cameron Payne

It looks like De’Aaron Fox may not have to wait much longer to make his Spurs debut. The veteran guard took part in a full 5-on-5 scrimmage Friday, a major step in his recovery from a lingering hamstring injury, per Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / October 18

Pacers Cut Ties with Key Guard Despite Major Injury Issues at the Position

The Indiana Pacers have opted to waive a potentially critical offseason signing, just days before the start of the 2025-26 NBA season. Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports that Indiana has opted to waive training camp addition Cameron Payne, who had been on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 deal.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 18

NBA Notes: Pacers, Cameron Payne, Bulls, Zach Collins, Grizzlies

The Pacers have decided to part ways with veteran guard Cameron Payne, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Indiana plans to waive the 10-year veteran after a brief preseason stint.

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Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / October 18

Pacers to waive veteran guard

Cameron Payne won’t make the Pacers‘ regular season roster, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link), who reports that the team plans to waive the veteran point guard.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 9

NBA Moves: Pacers, Cameron Payne, Bulls, Kevin Knox, Pelicans

The Pacers have signed Cameron Payne and waived Delon Wright, the team announced. Payne, a veteran guard who played 72 games for the Knicks last season, joins Indiana on a training camp deal, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 9

Former Suns Guard Finds New Home in Eastern Conference

Former Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne agreed to a deal with an NBA team Thursday after being a free agent this offseason. The Indiana Pacers announced that they signed Payne to a training camp contract while subsequently waiving his former New York Knicks teammate Delon Wright.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 9

Pacers sign Cameron Payne, waive Delon Wright

The Pacers have signed veteran point guard Cameron Payne and waived Delon Wright, the team announced in a press release.

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Door Opens for Former Suns Favorite to Return

Former Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne isn't expected to return to the New York Knicks, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. "Not a surprise given how the team's offseason has unfolded, but Cam Payne will not be returning to the Knicks next season, a league source says.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 14

NBA Notes: Knicks, Cameron Payne, Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Spurs

It looks like Cameron Payne’s time in New York has already come and gone. With the Knicks preparing for a three-man camp battle between Malcolm Brogdon, Landry Shamet and Garrison Mathews, veteran guard Payne is no longer in the mix, per Stefan Bondy of the New York Post.

New York Knicks News / Last Word On Sports / September 14

Knicks Rumors: Major Training Camp Competition?, 3 Trade Candidates, Cam Payne, Trey Jemison, and Thomas Bryant

The New York Knicks have made a few surprise moves over the past few days, and more could be coming. New York entered the week with just 12 players, but they have recently signed three veteran players.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / September 13

Veteran PG reportedly not returning to Knicks

With the Knicks preparing to hold a three-man competition in training camp to fill an open roster spot, free agent guard Cameron Payne is no longer in their plans.

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Knicks free agent guard officially not returning next season

Amidst the recent moves that the New York Knicks have made, one player who is currently a free agent is confirmed not to be returning next season. Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reported that guard Cameron Payne won’t come back next season.

NBA News / Dallas Hoops Journal / August 14

Bones Hyland Could Get Minnesota Timberwolves’ Final Roster Spot Over Malcolm Brogdon, Cam Payne, Landry Shamet

Bones Hyland could get the Minnesota Timberwolves’ final roster spot over Malcolm Brogdon, Cameron Payne and Landry Shamet, according to NBA insider Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic.

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / July 16

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The New York Knicks are still in the market for a backup point guard after they added two key bench pieces. At the start of free agency, they signed Jordan Clarkson and Guerschon Yabusele to enhance their scoring off the bench.

New York Knicks News / Fastbreak on SI / July 16

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 averages of 6.9 points, 1.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists per contest while shooting 40.1% from the field and 36.3% from the three-point range in 72 games.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 29

Knicks Year in Review: Cameron Payne

With the Larry O'Brien Trophy awarded and the NBA Draft in the books, the New York Knicks' most successful season in a quarter-century officially ends on a bittersweet note.

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New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / March 23

Knicks Guard Steals Show in Rare Start

With the captain in sick bay and Miles McBride left at the (medical) altar, Cameron Payne relieved the pain for the New York Knicks. Amidst a somewhat crowded metropolitan injury report, Payne was granted a rare start at point guard when the Knicks faced the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden.

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NBA guard Cameron Payne Named 2025 Chair of Ideas by Lausanne Collegiate

New York Knicks guard Cameron Payne received the 2025 Chair of Ideas from his high school alma mater, Lausanne Collegiate. As the school’s official website states, “Chair of Ideas to an individual whose actions and achievements embody the school’s mission and values.” Payne is the 26th recipient of this prestigious award which started in 1994.