CAMERON PAYNE NEWS

Officially out Thursday Payne (foot) won't play in Thursday's matchup with the Clippers, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Payne is out Thursday after missing practice Wednesday due to suffering a right foot sprain in Tuesday's matchup with the Rockets. Damien Lee and Landry Shamet should see extended minutes in his absence. Payne's next chance to suit up will be Saturday's game versus New Orleans.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Payne (foot) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Payne left Tuesday's game versus the Rockets early due to a right foot injury. Fantasy managers should wait for an official designation for the 28-year-old point guard for Thursday's game, but his absence from practice is discouraging. Payne's next chance to suit up will be Saturday's matchup with the Pelicans if he's unavailable against the Clippers.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Green scores 26, Rockets beat slumping Suns in Silas' return

Jalen Green had 26 points and Kevin Porter Jr. added 18 as the Houston Rockets never trailed in a 111-97 win over the slumping Phoenix Suns

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deandre Ayton, Cameron Payne out rest of Suns-Rockets game with injuries Deandre Ayton and Cameron Payne both missed second half of Tuesday's game at Houston with injuries.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Out for remainder of game Payne won't return to Tuesday's game against the Rockets due to a right foot injury, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Payne exited Tuesday's game in the first half after recording nine points, one assist and one steal in eight minutes. Damion Lee and Landry Shamet will likely see extended minutes if the 28-year-old guard misses further time. Payne's status for Thursday's game against the Clippers is uncertain.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to bench Payne isn't in the startling lineup for Wednesday's game against the Celtics, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Payne and Ish Wainright will return to the bench Wednesday, with Chris Paul and Torrey Craig returning to the starting unit. Payne had started the last 14 games with Paul out due to a heel injury.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Showcases passing skills Payne amassed 14 points (4-16 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and 10 assists across 34 minutes during Monday's 130-111 loss to Dallas.

Impact Payne registered his second double-double in three games, though he's struggled with his shot of late. He's knocked down six of his last 24 attempts from the field, and three of 13 from downtown. Payne's inconsistent scoring numbers are certainly a concern for fantasy managers, as he's scored in double figures in two of his last five matchups.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic, Mavericks preserve big lead, roll past Suns 130-111

Luka Doncic scored 33 points, Spencer Dinwiddie added 21 and the Dallas Mavericks preserved a big lead against the Phoenix Suns this time in a 130-111 victory

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cameron Payne continues strong play with season-high 12 assists in Suns loss Payne had 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting, a season-high 12 assists and four steals in the Phoenix Suns' 122-121 loss to the Houston Rockets o...

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Dishes season-high 12 assists Payne ended with 20 points (8-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 0-2 FT), one rebound, 12 assists and four steals in 37 minutes during Friday's 122-121 loss to Houston.

Impact Payne scored 11 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter on 4-of-7 shooting from the field, including 3-of-6 from three as the Suns lost a nail-biter at home in the final seconds. The Phoenix guard shot 66.7 percent from the field in the contest after failing to reach the 60 percent mark in any game this season coming in and also recorded a game and season-high 12 assists, seven of which came in the second half. It was a great bounce-back game for Payne after shooting just 27.7 percent from the field over his previous three contests.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets rally from 16 down to beat Booker, Suns 122-121

Jalen Green scored 21 of his 30 points in the second half and the Houston Rockets overcame a 16-point deficit to stun the short-handed Phoenix Suns 122-121 on Friday night

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Delivers double-double Friday Payne racked up 16 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds, 10 assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Friday's 108-102 win over the Pistons.

Impact Payne continues to deliver in the absence of Chris Paul (heel), putting forth his first double-double of the season Friday. Over the past two weeks, Payne is putting up healthy averages of 17.2 points, 7.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.0 triples. As soon as Paul returns to the lineup, Payne will likely shift back to the bench but until that time, it's safe to continue rolling with his quality guard production.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ayton, Booker lead Suns to 108-102 win over Pistons

Deandre Ayton scored a season-high 28 points and had 12 rebounds, Devin Booker added 21 points and the Phoenix Suns stayed on top of the Western Conference with a 108-102 victory o...

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fills stat sheet Sunday Payne ended Sunday's 116-95 victory over the Knicks with 21 points (7-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, nine assists and two blocks over 32 minutes.

Impact Payne got off to a strong start and scored 10 of his 21 points in the first quarter, including five free throws. He's made the most of his opportunity to start over the last six contests, averaging 20.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 6.3 assists while making 45.5 percent of his three-point attempts. Through 14 games, he is on pace to have the best season of his career and is producing personal bests of 14.1 points and 24.2 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Payne, Booker lead Suns to 116-95 win over Knicks

Cameron Payne scored 21 points, Devin Booker added 20 and the Phoenix Suns used a dominating second half to beat the New York Knicks 116-95

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid effort in loss Payne finished Friday's 134-133 loss to the Jazz with 17 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five assists and three steals in 34 minutes.

Impact Payne continues to fill in well for Chris Paul, who is still out with a heel injury. The career backup shot over 50 percent for the second straight game and added a season-high three steals. In his last five games, he is averaging 20.0 points and 5.8 assists while also hitting 3.6 three-pointers per contest.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Torches Warriors with 29 points Payne registered 29 points (9-17 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and one block across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 130-119 win over Golden State.

Impact Payne was on fire in the win, going off for a season-high 29 points, including six triples. Known more as a pass-first player, Payne obviously felt good heading into the game and it certainly showed. He has now scored at least 22 points in three of his past four games, filling in admirably for Chris Paul, who remains out due to a heel injury. Until we get word that Paul is returning to the lineup, Payne needs to be rostered across pretty much all formats.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Curry scores 50 points, but Suns beat Warriors 130-119

Cameron Payne scored a career-high 29 points, Devin Booker added 27 and the Phoenix Suns easily overcame Stephen Curry’s 50-point night to beat the Golden State Warriors 130-119 on...

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adebayo scores 30, Heat storm back to stun Suns 113-112

Bam Adebayo scored 30 points, including a pair of free throws to put Miami up for good with 35 seconds left, and the Heat rallied from a 13-point fourth quarter deficit to beat the...

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Game-high 22 points in loss Payne produced 22 points (8-15 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Friday's 114-97 loss to Orlando.

Impact Payne got off to a solid start, hitting both of his shots in the first quarter while also dishing an assist to Deandre Ayton for an easy dunk. The Suns point guard did, however, turn the ball over three consecutive times between the end of the first quarter and the start of the second to help the Magic jump out to an early lead. He finished the first half with 11 points on 4-of-7 shooting before adding another 11 points in the second half to give him a team-high 22 on the night. Payne has now recorded back-to-back 20-point games in both of his starts in place of the injured Chris Paul (heel).

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carter, Ross lead Magic to 114-97 win over Suns

Wendell Carter Jr. had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic beat the Phoenix Suns 114-97

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strong output as starter Payne delivered 23 points (8-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight assists, six rebounds and a steal across 35 minutes in Wednesday's 129-117 win over the Timberwolves.

Impact Payne got his first start of the season with Chris Paul (heel) sidelined and thrived, surpassing the 20-point mark for the first time in the current campaign and also ending just two dimes shy of a double-double. He posted season-best marks in points, rebounds and assists, and he continues to produce -- he's now scored in double digits in four of his last five contests. Payne should remain in the starting unit if Paul is unable to suit up against the Magic on Friday.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Booker scores 32; Paul-less Suns beat Wolves 129-117

Devin Booker had 32 points and a season-high 10 assists, and Mikal Bridges scored 13 of his 31 points in the first quarter as the Phoenix Suns bounced back with a 129-117 win again...

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suns' Chris Paul out versus Timberwolves with sore heel

Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns will miss Wednesday’s game at Minnesota due to right heel soreness

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets starting nod Payne is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus Minnesota.

Impact Payne will start at point guard with Chris Paul (heel) out. Payne posted 14 points, two rebounds and five assists in 28 minutes during Monday's loss to the 76ers after Paul went down.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE