THE San Antonio Spurs have reportedly waived Cam Payne, who joined the team just two months ago.
The Spurs sent a 2025 second-round pick and cash considerations to the Phoenix Suns to acquire the 29-year-old guard in July.
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The Phoenix Suns have waived Cam PayneCredit: Getty
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Payne has been infamously called out by LeBron James for trash-talkingCredit: Getty
But the Spurs wouldn’t be able to offer Payne a big enough role in the 2023-24 NBA season so they cut him so he can join a championship contender, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
San Antonio already has several guards on the roster, including Malaki Branham, Sidy Cissoko, Devonte’ Graham, Tre Jones, Devin Vassell, and Blake Wesley.
Payne left Phoenix amid a major roster reshuffle that saw the Suns bring in Bradley Beal and part ways with Chris Paul in the offseason.
The playmaker served as Paul’s backup in the last three seasons.
And he thrived in the role, earning himself a new three-year, $19million deal in 2021, which would bring his career earnings to $24.6million last campain.
The former No. 14 pick averaged 9.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 4.3 assists while shooting 37.7 percent for 3.
Known for his trash talk, he also added grit and swagger to the team.
Those traits once put Payne in a verbal altercation with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.
In a 2021 loss to the Suns, James – who was on the bench, taking a breather – told the ex-Murray State standout to “stay humble”
“You was at home a year and a half ago, now you wanna pop off,” the four-time NBA champion shouted.
“Come on, don’t do that!”
James referred to Payne’s break from the NBA, which took place from early 2019 to June 2020.
With injuries bothering the guard, he landed in the G League and eventually had to look for playing time in China.
Phoenix then brought him on board before heading to the Orlando bubble in the summer of 2020.
And Payne made the most out of the opportunity, rejuvenating his career and becoming an important role player on the title-contending Suns.
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