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: Cleared Wednesday
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Payne (hamstring) will play Wednesday versus Chicago, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Payne logged nine minutes Tuesday in his return from a multi-game absence due to a hamstring injury, and he'll suit up for the second half of New York's back-to-back set. Payne remains removed from the fantasy radar.
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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.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Won't play Monday
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Payne (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Rockets, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Payne has been downgraded from doubtful to out Monday due to a strained left hamstring. The 30-year-old has averaged 5.6 points, 3.2 assists and 2.0 rebounds across 15.4 minutes in five regular-season outings. In Payne's absence, Tyler Kolek and Pacome Dadiet are candidates for a slight increase in minutes off the bench alongside Miles McBride.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Doubtful for Monday
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Payne is doubtful for Monday's game against the Rockets due to a strained left hamstring, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
Payne is unlikely to suit up Monday, though it shouldn't cause too many waves in the Knicks' rotation, as he has averaged 11.3 minutes per game over his last three outings. If the 30-year-old doesn't suit up Monday, Tyler Kolek and Pacome Dadiet are candidates for a slight increase in minutes off the bench alongside Miles McBride.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Fails to score against Miami
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Payne finished with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, five assists, one block and one steal across 12 minutes during Wednesday's 116-107 win over the Heat.
Despite not scoring, Payne led all bench players with five assists in Wednesday's win. Payne has carved out a backup point guard role behind Jalen Brunson, averaging 6.0 points, 3.3 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 16.3 minutes across four appearances.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Gets starting nod
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Payne will start in Tuesday's preseason matchup against the Hornets, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Payne will enter the starting five with the Knicks deciding to rest their normal starters Tuesday. The 30-year-old is expected to serve in the club's backcourt, and he will have to compete for playing time with Miles McBride and Landry Shamet behind Jalen Brunson (rest) and Mikal Bridges (rest).
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Inks deal with New York
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Payne agreed to a one-year, $3.1 million contract with the Knicks on Monday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Payne appeared in 78 games across stops with Milwaukee and Philadelphia this past season, averaging 7.4 points, 2.6 assists and 1.5 rebounds in 16.7 minutes. He'll join New York as backcourt depth behind Jalen Brunson on a veteran minimum contract.
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76ers' Cameron Payne: Returns to bench
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Payne isn't in the starting five for Friday's game versus the Magic, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Kyle Lowry will reclaim his starting spot from Payne on Friday after missing Philadelphia's previous two contests with a knee injury. Payne is averaging 7.4 points, 2.8 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 15.0 minutes across his last 10 appearances coming off the bench.
