Former New York Knicks backup guard Cameron Payne has finally signed on with an NBA team. According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto , Payne is signing a training camp deal with the Indiana Pacers.
Pacers sign former Knicks guard Cameron Payne
In a corresponding move, the Pacers are waiving Delon Wright, another former Knicks guard.
The Pacers are looking for serviceable backcourt players after losing Tyrese Haliburton for, presumably, the entire season after suffering a torn Achilles during the NBA Finals. Payne is coming off a productive season with New York.
He was their main backup guard for the majority of last season and averaged 6.9 points and shot 36.3% from three-point range. He was in and out of the rotation during the playoffs, but he made an impact in some ways.
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