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The Sacramento Kings are expected to sign one or two more players before the 2026-27 season starts, and their priority in filling out the roster has been made clear.

NBA News / The Lead / August 26

How Do Oladipo, Payne and Payton Fit With Kings’ Roster?

For several weeks, the Kings and veteran guard Victor Oladipo have had mutual interest. On Wednesday night, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line revealed that the Kings privately worked out Cameron Payne and are looking into Elfrid Payton.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 20

NBA Notes: Kings, Cameron Payne, Jae Crowder, Thunder, lineup

The Kings are taking a look at some familiar names as they consider how to fill out their roster. Sacramento will begin a series of veteran workouts Thursday, with Cameron Payne among the first players coming through the door, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line and Bleacher Report.

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Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Rumors / April 10

Sixers To Promote Dalen Terry, Cut Cameron Payne

The Sixers are making a change at the back of their roster ahead of the postseason, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic (Twitter link), who reports that wing Dalen Terry is being promoted from his two-way contract to a standard deal, while point guard Cameron Payne will be placed on waivers.

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Final Injury Report for 76ers-Spurs: Will Joel Embiid, Cameron Payne Play?

The Philadelphia 76ers are on the road on Monday night as they travel to take on the San Antonio Spurs in an interconference showdown. Philadelphia enters Monday’s game with a 43-35 record after losing at home to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Rumors / April 5

Cameron Payne Out At Least Two Weeks With Hamstring Strain

Cameron Payne will miss at least the next two weeks for the Sixers with a right hamstring strain, reports The Athletic’s Tony Jones (Twitter link). Payne left Saturday’s loss to the Pistons after playing just nine minutes due to the injury and did not return to the game.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Field Level Media / March 10

Cameron Payne's career night ignites 76ers' rally past Grizzlies

Cameron Payne made all eight of his 3-point attempts and scored a career-high 32 points as the Philadelphia 76ers used a 21-2 fourth-quarter run to storm past the visiting Memphis Grizzlies 139-129 on Tuesday.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / February 20

How Cameron Payne Gave the Bench Life in his Return to the 76ers

An hour-and-a-half before the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday evening, Nick Nurse wasn’t fully sure if he would play Cameron Payne.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 18

Sixers sign veteran G Cameron Payne

The Philadelphia 76ers announced the signing of veteran point guard Cameron Payne on Wednesday. Terms were not disclosed. Waived by the Indiana Pacers before the start of the 2025-26 season, Payne has been playing for Serbian side KK Partizan.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / February 16

Sixers to sign Cameron Payne after buyout with Serbian club

Cameron Payne is headed back to 76ers, with perhaps a little paperwork still in the way. League sources tell The Stein Line’s Marc Stein that Payne will leave Partizan and join the Sixers for the rest of the season.

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Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / February 16

Cameron Payne To Sign With Sixers

Cameron Payne will leave his European team and join the Sixers for the rest of the season, league sources tell Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link).

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 16

Cameron Payne returning to NBA to help 76ers during playoff push

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Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / December 23

Cameron Payne Signs With KK Partizan

Free agent point guard Cameron Payne has signed a rest-of-season contract with KK Partizan, the Serbian team announced today in a press release. A 10-year NBA veteran who was selected with the 14th overall pick of the 2015 draft, Payne has appeared in 477 regular season games for seven teams since debuting a decade ago.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 28

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.

Indiana Pacers News / Fastbreak on SI / October 26

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.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 9

Cam Payne Adds to Guard Depth as Pacers Cut Ties With Injured Star

The Indiana Pacers made another quick backcourt shuffle just as camp battles were heating up. On Wednesday, the team announced they’ve signed veteran guard Cameron Payne to a training camp contract while waiving Delon Wright, ending the latter’s short stint in Indy before it really began.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / September 13, 2025

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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New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 29, 2025

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 19, 2025

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New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / March 23, 2025

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.

New York Knicks News / 5 GOATs / March 3, 2025

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.