Payne (elbow) is available for Monday's game against the Raptors, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
Payne missed the Knicks' last two games due to a left elbow effusion, but he has progressed enough in his recovery to play Monday and will serve as the primary backup at point guard behind Jalen Brunson. Across his 10 outings prior to the injury, Payne averaged 9.7 points, 3.6 assists and 2.0 rebounds over 20.0 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Deemed questionable for Monday
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Payne (elbow) is questionable for Monday's game against Toronto, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Payne is in danger of missing a third consecutive matchup due to a left elbow effusion. If the veteran guard is sidelined, Miles McBride and Tyler Kolek are candidates for an uptick in playing time off the bench.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Won't play Saturday vs. Pistons
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Payne (elbow) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Detroit, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Payne is dealing with a left elbow effusion, and it's serious enough for him to be sidelined Saturday. Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride are slated to see more minutes off the bench due to Payne's absence. Payne's next chance to play will be Monday against the Raptors.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Questionable for Saturday
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Payne (elbow) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Pistons.
The floor general was held out of Thursday's game against the Hornets and was initially listed as day-to-day, so it's not surprising to see him getting a questionable tag. Even if he's deemed available, Payne isn't expected to have a lot of fantasy upside. He's averaging just 8.2 points, 3.4 assists and 1.9 rebounds per game this season.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Won't play Thursday
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Payne (elbow) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup versus the Hornets, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Payne will miss Thursday's game due to left elbow inflammation. With the veteran guard sidelined, Miles McBride and Tyler Kolek are candidates for an uptick in playing time off the bench.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Dealing with elbow effusion
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Payne is questionable for Thursday's game against Charlotte due to a left elbow effusion.
Payne is dealing with the buildup of fluids in his elbow joint, putting his status in jeopardy for Thursday's contest. The 30-year-old has appeared in 12 consecutive contests and is raining in 49.1 percent of 4.4 threes per game over that span, so his elbow has yet to cause performance-related issues
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Adds 11 points off bench
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Payne logged 11 points (4-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal over 31 minutes during Saturday's 121-106 loss to the Jazz.
Payne led the New York bench in scoring with a strong showing from beyond the arc. He's enjoyed an expanded role for this Knicks team of late due to the absence of Miles McBride (knee), as Payne has averaged 26.7 minutes over his previous three appearances after averaging 15.4 minutes across his first nine games of the 2024-25 campaign.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Shines in expanded role Monday
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Payne racked up 17 points (6-9 FG, 5-6 3Pt), two rebounds and seven assists over 23 minutes during Monday's 134-106 win over the Wizards.
Payne scored a season-high mark Monday, and the 23-minute output was also a direct reflection of the blowout nature of the game as New York cruised to a 28-point win. Payne is finding ways to remain productive and has scored in double digits in three of his last four outings off the bench. However, he's still not playing enough to be valuable in fantasy as anything more than a potential streaming option. Regardless, Payne should continue to operate as the primary backup point guard until Miles McBride (knee/illness) is cleared to suit up again.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Will play Friday
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Payne (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Nets, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
As expected, Payne has been upgraded from probable to available and will suit up for a third consecutive contest following a four-game absence due to the hamstring injury. Miles McBride (illness) will be sidelined, so Payne and Tyler Kolek are candidates for increased roles off the bench.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Probable for Friday
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Payne is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Nets due to a left hamstring strain.
Payne has been a mainstay on the injury report while dealing with a lingering hamstring injury, though he has been able to play through the injury in two straight outings. The 31-year-old has appeared in seven regular-season games, during which he has averaged 6.0 points, 3.0 assists and 1.9 rebounds across 14.7 minutes per game. If Payne is unable to play, Tyler Kolek will likely see an uptick in playing time.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Perfect from field
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Payne totaled 11 points (4-4 FG, 3-3 3Pt), two assists, one block and three steals in 17 minutes during Wednesday's 124-123 loss to the Bulls.
Payne's efficient outside shooting helped him tie his season high in points with 11. The 30-year-old guard also recorded three steals Wednesday after tallying three total on the year beforehand. Payne is averaging 6.0 points, 3.0 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 14.7 minutes across his seven appearances in 2024-25.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Questionable for Wednesday
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Payne is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bulls due to a left hamstring injury, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
After a four-game absence due to a hamstring strain, Payne returned to action in Tuesday's win over the 76ers and played nine minutes off the bench while finishing with three points (1-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists. Miles McBride (knee) and Jalen Brunson (ankle) are also questionable, so the Knicks' backcourt depth may be tested during the second night of a back-to-back set.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Good to go Tuesday
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Payne (hamstring) is available for Tuesday's game versus the 76ers, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
Payne will return to action Tuesday after missing the Knicks' previous four contests with a left hamstring strain. Payne is averaging 5.6 points, 3.2 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 15.4 minutes across his first five appearances of the season.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Questionable for Tuesday
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Payne (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Philadelphia.
Payne has missed the Knicks' last four games due to a left hamstring strain, but he has a shot at returning Tuesday. Miles McBride (knee) and Tyler Kolek have both seen an uptick in playing time while Payne has been sidelined.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Downgraded to out
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Payne (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pacers, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Payne will miss a fourth straight game due to a left hamstring strain. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday in Philadelphia. In Payne's absence, Tyler Kolek has entered the rotation.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Questionable vs. Indiana
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Payne (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
Payne has missed three games in a row due to a left hamstring strain, and it seems the floor general doesn't have a clear date for his return. The questionable tag leaves the door open for a potential return Sunday, but even if he's available, he shouldn't see heavy minutes off the bench.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Won't go Friday
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Payne (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bucks, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Payne will miss his third consecutive matchup due to a left hamstring strain. The 30-year-old is averaging 15.4 minutes per game, so his absence likely won't affect the rotation too heavily. However, Tyler Kolek could benefit from a slight uptick in playing time. Payne's next chance to play will come Sunday against the Pacers.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Iffy for Friday
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Payne (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's matchup against the Bucks.
Payne is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive contest while dealing with a strained left hamstring. The 30-year-old's absence should not cause many waves in the rotation as he is averaging 15.4 minutes per game through five regular-season contests, though Tyler Kolek is a candidate for a slight uptick in playing time.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Not playing Wednesday
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Payne (hamstring) is out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Payne will miss a second consecutive contest due to a left hamstring strain, and the floor general doesn't have a timetable for his return. That said, he wouldn't see regular minutes even if available, so his absence shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions. His next chance to play will come against the Bucks on Friday.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Iffy against Atlanta
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Payne (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks.
Payne is in danger of missing his second straight contest Wednesday while dealing with a strained left hamstring. If Payne is unable to suit up against Atlanta, Miles McBride and Tyler Kolek are candidates to receive increased playing time.
