Impact This is an expected move with Tyrese Maxey (hip) returning from a three-game absence. Payne's fantasy value is likely to take a big hit with the 76ers getting both Maxey and Joel Embiid (knee) back in the lineup.
APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE
CAMERON PAYNE #1 - POINT GUARD - NEW YORK KNICKS
8.2 PPG •
1.7 RPG •
3.4 APG
8.2 PPG
1.7 RPG
3.4 APG
Back to bench Payne will come off the bench for Thursday's game against Miami.
Season-best performance in start Payne posted 24 points (9-16 FG, 6-10 3Pt), three assists and one rebound over 38 minutes in Sunday's 135-120 win over Toronto.
Impact Payne got the starting nod Sunday with Tyrese Maxey (hip) inactive, connecting on a team-high-tying mark from three to go along with a trio of assists and ending as one of three players with 20 or more points in a high-scoring victory. Payne set season-high marks in both scoring and in threes made, having surpassed the 20-point mark in three games and burying five or more threes on three occasions.
APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Sunday Payne is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Toronto, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Impact Payne joins the first unit while Tyrese Maxey (hip) is unavailable Sunday. Payne is averaging 12.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.0 made threes in 26.7 minutes across three starts this month.
MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE
Shines off bench Sunday Payne contributed 23 points (8-15 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 24 minutes during Sunday's 121-107 victory over the Clippers.
Impact Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris led the way for the Sixers, but there's a chance the win wouldn't have happened without Payne's impressive effort off the bench, as he was the team's third-best scorer behind the Harris and Maxey duo. Payne's fantasy upside is limited due to his bench role, but it's worth noting he has scored in double digits in four of his last six appearances, a span in which he's also averaging 2.8 assists per contest.
MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE
Efficient off bench Thursday Payne finished Thursday's 114-105 loss to Milwaukee with 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-3 3Pt), one rebound and two assists across 12 minutes.
Impact Payne was efficient from the field and made the most of his limited 12-minute cameo, scoring in double digits for the fourth time across his last six appearances and missing just one of his six attempts from the field. He's not expected to return to the first unit any time soon, but he should be in line for a minutes' uptick when the Sixers take on the Hornets on Saturday.
MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE
Joins second unit Payne will come off the bench for Tuesday's game against New York, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
Impact This is an expected move for the 76ers, as Tyrese Maxey is returning from his concussion to reclaim his role as the engine of the offense. Payne is coming off a tough showing Sunday versus New York, as he had seven points (3-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt), one rebound, five assists and one block in 29 minutes.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
Top distributor in starting lineup Payne amassed seven points (3-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt), one rebound, five assists and one block in 29 minutes during Sunday's 79-73 victory over the Knicks.
Impact Payne got the starting nod in Sunday's victory, leading all 76ers players with a handful of assists and ending three points short of the double-digit mark to boost the offense. Payne has started in four games with Philadelphia, handing out five or more assists in two of those outings. He has reached double figures in scoring in three of those four starts, with Sunday's contest being the only game he has failed to do so.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Sunday Payne will start at guard in Sunday's game versus the Knicks, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Impact Payne will start opposite Tyrese Maxey in the backcourt, as Indiana will opt to bring Buddy Hield off the bench. The last time Payne started for Philly, he recorded 15 points (5-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 23 minutes.
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE
Headed to bench Payne isn't in the starting five for Friday's game versus the Pelicans.
Impact Kyle Lowry will replace Payne in the starting five Friday. Payne is averaging 8.8 points and 2.2 assists in 14.0 minutes across his last five appearances coming off the bench.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
Goes for 15 points in spot start Payne finished Tuesday's 112-107 loss to the Nets with 15 points (5-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 23 minutes.
Impact Payne got the start Tuesday with Tyrese Maxey (concussion) sidelined, and the veteran floor general delivered a solid outing across the board. Payne has been productive off the bench for the Sixers, scoring in double digits in five of the 10 appearances he's made for Philadelphia. He's averaging 10.2 points, 3.1 assists, 1.4 rebounds and 0.4 steals per game since joining Philly.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
Starting at point guard Payne (illness) will start Tuesday's game versus the Nets, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
Impact Tyrese Maxey is out with a mild concussion, but the 76ers are fortunate that Payne is able to play through his illness. Payne and Kyle Lowry will likely share the ball-handling duties Tuesday night.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Tuesday Payne (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nets.
Impact The illness forced Payne to the sidelines Sunday, and now he's in danger of missing his second straight. If he's unable to give it a go, Kyle Lowry and Tyrese Maxey will divvy up the bulk of his minutes.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Out Sunday Payne (illness) will not play Sunday versus Dallas, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Payne was seen exiting the arena prior to Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET tipoff, leaving Tyrese Maxey, Buddy Hield and Kyle Lowry as the lone traditional guards healthy in Philadelphia's backcourt. De'Anthony Melton (back) is out, but Kelly Oubre (shoulder) has officially been cleared for action.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with illness Payne is questionable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks due to an illness.
Impact Payne is a late addition to the injury report, which is never a good sign. De'Anthony Melton (back) has already been ruled out and Kelly Oubre (shoulder) is questionable, so the 76ers' backcourt depth could be tested versus Dallas. If that's the case, Kyle Lowry would presumably see increased usage.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Hits for 16 off bench Payne registered 16 points (6-11 FG, 4-6 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 20 minutes off the bench during Friday's 104-97 victory over Cleveland.
Impact Kyle Lowry isn't yet ready to play on back-to-back nights, so Payne saw an elevated role again behind Tyrese Maxey in the Sixers' backcourt. Payne's scored at least 15 points in three of the last six games, but he also played only nine minutes in Lowry's debut for Philly on Thursday. Payne can still be useful as a bargain DFS option, but only when Lowry is getting the night off.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Sparkplug off the bench Payne had 15 points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds and four assists over 24 minutes during Monday's 123-121 victory over Cleveland.
Impact Payne, platoon center Mo Bamba, and rookie Ricky Council were the only players to see meaningful minutes off Philadelphia's bench, with the 76ers utilizing in eight-man rotation Monday. Payne stepped up and contributed offensively, but he's unlikely to deliver consistent sixth-man production moving forward.
FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Coming off bench Payne will come off the bench for Saturday's game against the Wizards, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact This is an expected move with Tyrese Maxey (illness) back in the lineup. Payne stepped up in a big way in his debut Friday against the Hawks, producing 20 points (7-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals across 36 minutes.
FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Drops season-high 20 points Payne recorded 20 points (7-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals in 36 minutes during Friday's 127-121 loss to the Hawks.
Impact Payne slid straight into the starting lineup Friday following his trade from Milwaukee. With the 76ers down on troops, Payne stepped into a sizeable role, scoring a season-high 20 points. Although he won't be this good moving forward, he is worth a look, even in 12-team leagues, as long as Philadelphia is running a thin backcourt lineup.
FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
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FEBRUARY 10 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Starting in team debut Payne is starting Friday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Payne is making his first appearance with his new team Friday and will be part of the starting lineup since Tyrese Maxey (illness) has been ruled out. Coach Nick Nurse suggested before Friday's game that Payne could see considerable playing time against the Hawks.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Set to make team debut Friday Payne (recently traded) is available for Friday's game against Atlanta, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Payne was initially ruled out for Friday's matchup since his trade was still pending, but he's been cleared to make his team debut in the first half of a back-to-back set. Tyrese Maxey (illness) is questionable for Friday's game, and Payne could see a fairly sizable role against the Hawks if Maxey is ruled out.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Won't suit up Friday Payne (trade pending/knee) is out for Friday's game versus the Hawks.
Impact Payne was traded from the Bucks to the 76ers on Thursday but won't suit up against Atlanta. However, it's unclear if the knee injury that forced him to miss his previous contest is still bothering him. Regardless, Payne's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Washington.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Traded to Philadelphia Payne (knee) was traded from the Bucks to the 76ers along with a 2027 second-round pick Thursday in exchange for Patrick Beverley, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact Payne joined the Bucks on a one-year deal ahead of the 2023-24 campaign and saw decreased production across the board, averaging 6.2 points, 2.3 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 14.9 minutes per game over 47 appearances with the club. He'll likely serve as the primary backup at point guard behind Tyrese Maxey on a team that has been active ahead of the trade deadline following Joel Embiid's (knee) injury.
FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Considered probable Payne is probable for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves due to left knee hyperextension.
Impact With Damian Lillard (ankle) sidelined, Payne played an increased role during Tuesday's loss to the Suns, posting 11 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 23 minutes. Lillard is questionable for Thursday, so the Bucks' backcourt availability is a key storyline to watch for DFS players.
FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 11 points in loss Payne registered 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals across 23 minutes during Tuesday's 114-106 loss to Phoenix.
Impact The Bucks were missing Damian Lillard (ankle), but Pat Connaughton drew the start at point guard. Payne still saw a sizable workload off the bench, and more minutes could trickle down his way if Khris Middleton (ankle) is forced to miss time after picking up an injury Tuesday.
FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
