What is Cam Payne’s NBA contract? Taking a closer look as Spurs reportedly waive veteran point guard

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 decide and money.

Payne now will get the prospect to discover a new dwelling with a possible title contender. He’s looking for a much bigger function than the Spurs may provide, in response to Wojnarowski.

Payne’s function appeared to be squeezed out after the Spurs signed level guard, Tre Jones to a two-year deal this offseason. He would have additionally doubtless been behind start line guard Devonte Graham.

Payne was on a three-year, $19 million cope with the Suns when he was traded to the Spurs. He had $6.5 million left on his deal. It was the ultimate yr of his contract. The contract was absolutely assured, so the Spurs can be on the hook for the $6.5 million.

The place may Cam Payne play subsequent?

Cam Payne might be a stable backup guard for a contending crew. 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 may doubtlessly return to the Suns on a minimal deal. The crew may use his companies after buying and selling Chris Paul. He may match within the bench rotation for the loaded Suns.

Payne stated on social media that he didn’t need to depart Phoenix. Presently, they’ve Bradley Beal as a possible start line guard though he performs extra on the two. In addition they have Jordan Goodwin signed as a rotation level guard.

The Utah Jazz have some cap area left and will doubtlessly signal the guard. The Detroit Pistons have probably the most cap area within the NBA however are loaded with quite a lot of younger guards. It could be laborious for Payne to search out minutes.

Payne averaged 10.3 factors and 4.5 assists per sport final season with Phoenix. He began a career-high 15 video games that yr as effectively. The gifted level guard hit a career-high 4.9 assists per sport within the 2021-22 season. He’s nonetheless younger sufficient to discover a spot someplace within the league.