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Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne suffered an ankle injury in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals and did not return versus the Los Angeles Clippers. He played just four minutes and had two points. Though the Suns’ loss is not the direct consequence of his absence, there’s no denying Payne has been a key […]

Chris Paul’s return for Game 3 was highly anticipated but it didn’t exactly end in an ideal way. The Phoenix Suns lost to the Los Angeles Clippers, 106-92, seeing an end to their nine-game winning streak. It was a bit ironic that the Suns tasted defeat in Paul’s return after sitting out several days for […]

The Phoenix Suns just got one point guard back from the sidelines, but now they lose another. Spark plug point guard Cameron Payne has been ruled out for the rest of Game 3. The news on the Suns guard was reported by ClutchPoints’ Clippers reporter Tomer Azarly. Cam Payne (left ankle) will not return to […]

Cameron Payne looked like one of the worst players in the NBA just a few years ago, destined to be a first-round flop after going 14th in the 2015 NBA Draft. Payne went from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Chicago Bulls (check this out) to the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Toronto Raptors to China […]

It was quite the scene after Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton put in what would be the game-winning alley-oop in the final second of Game 2 against the Los Angeles Clippers. While the Suns were celebrating, the Clippers were confused, bewildered and frustrated at what had just gone down, all as the officials were trying […]

As the camera zoomed in on Nikola Jokic on the bench—his eyes empty, his thoughts possibly in a smoky haze, and pangs of regret slowly creeping in—it became clear that the Denver Nuggets were finished. Jokic stood up and dejectedly walked towards the tunnel in what could be the defining image of the Nuggets’ season. […]

The Phoenix Suns have secured their spot in the Western Conference Finals, the first team to etch their name into the season’s final four. But things got a little testy before they officially ended the series, as All-Stars Devin Booker and Nikola Jokic got into a heated spat in the middle of their closeout game. […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic had a not-so-MVP like moment that led to his ejection, but he made sure to exit the right way. After being assessed with a flagrant 2 foul for his hit on the face of Cameron Payne, Jokic took the time to talk to the Suns guard and show his regret […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was just one of many people who were left confused after Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was thrown out of Game 4 against the Phoenix Suns after being called for a flagrant foul penalty two in the third quarter. The newly crowned MVP was tossed after a frustration foul on […]

Game 1 between the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets took place on Monday, where the Suns ran away with it, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Most of the roster lit it up, as Phoenix shot 54.1% from the field as a team. They also went 17/20 from the free-throw line and hardly fouled […]

The Phoenix Suns have taken a 3-2 lead against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round series. The Suns have been gotten contributions from almost everyone, most notably backup guard Cameron Payne. He has been playing so well in the NBA Playoffs, even Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has taken notice. Payne has been […]

The Phoenix Suns escaped in a wild Game 1 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Arizona on Sunday. However, tempers flared, and Suns guard Cam Payne ended up being ejected after a scuffle between both teams. After the game, Payne gave his thoughts on the play that led to his ejection in the 4th […]

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne will never forget the time that his old team, the Chicago Bulls, shamelessly suggested that he is not an NBA-caliber player. The 26-year-old floor general played with a chip on his shoulder since then and used it as motivation during the incredible journey that led him to the G-League, overseas, […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ dynamic duo of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving unsurprisingly leads the league as statistically the best pairing in the NBA early in the season. What comes as a bit of a shocker, however, is that the Phoenix Suns boast the second-best on-court partnership right now — and no, it doesn’t include Devin […]

With a young core and a hard-working attitude, the Phoenix Suns became one of the more intriguing stories of the 2019-20 NBA season. Though the team struggled a bit in the early stages of the campaign, it managed to bounce back in a big way. In fact, Phoenix won all eight of its games inside […]

The Phoenix Suns agreed to a contract with free agent guard and former first-round selection Cameron Payne on Tuesday, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The addition came on the last day of the NBA’s week-long “transaction window” ahead of the season restart at the end of July in Orlando, Florida. Phoenix was one of 22 […]

Free agent guard Cameron Payne has agreed to a two-year deal with the Toronto Raptors, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Raptors had a need for depth to bolster the point guard position with Kyle Lowry heading into next season as the starter and Fred VanVleet as his direct backup. Payne, who was […]

Cameron Payne’s first four years in the league can be considered as a major disappointment, considering that he was selected 14th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder back in 2015. An 18-point scorer in college, the Murray State standout failed to carry his game over to the NBA. He’s bounced off several teams from 2015-2019 […]

Former 14th-overall draft pick Cameron Payne will play for the Dallas Mavericks’ Las Vegas Summer League team, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reports. Payne, 24, last played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, signing two 10-day contracts with the franchise in 2019 before parting with the Cavs at the end of January. Prior to his time with Cleveland, Payne […]

Several free agents are expected to line up for the Toronto Raptors in their upcoming free-agent minicamp. Among those who are expected to join are former lottery picks Ben McLemore and Cameron Payne. According to Sam Amico of Amico Hoops, McLemore — who played for the Sacramento Kings and Memphis Grizzlies — headlines the list […]

The Chicago Bulls are likely going to waive point guard Cameron Payne after their trade with the Memphis Grizzlies is completed, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Bulls acquired small forward Wayne Selden, combo guard MarShon Brooks, and a 2019 and 2020 second-round pick from the Grizzlies for shooting guard Justin Holiday on Thursday. Chicago […]

During this past offseason, the Chicago Bulls shifted the entire direction of the franchise to a rebuild centered around their young core group. According to Shams Charania of The Vertical, the Bulls have decided to pick up the fourth-year option for the 2018-19 season on the rookie deal of guard Cameron Payne that is worth […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook has a million reasons to dance, especially after news of his massive extension deal with the Jordan Brand. But it appears, he’s already started doing the salsa last week. It is even reported by the New York Post’s Page Six that Westbrook and New York Giants star receiver […]

Chicago Bulls point guard Cameron Payne underwent successful surgery on his right foot on Wednesday, the team announced today through a tweet. He is expected to make a full return to the court in three to four months. This is the third surgery the 23-year-old has suffered in his right foot through his first two […]

Cameron Payne hasn’t spent a very long time in the Chicago Bulls organization. He came over in February as a highly-regarded prospect whom the Bulls traded Taj Gibson and Doug McDermott to the Oklahoma City Thunder in order to acquire. Apparently, though, it took just two short practices for Bulls coaches to determine he wasn’t […]

Despite losing to the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2017 NBA playoffs, the Chicago Bulls decided it was finally time to blow up their roster and launch a full-scale rebuild. In order to resupply their asset cupboard, the Bulls traded superstar swingman Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves, opening up playing time […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder may be getting some good news before the New Year. Cameron Payne, who hasn’t played a game this season due to a Jones fracture in his foot, may be returning to the court very soon. ESPN Sources: Oklahoma guard Cameron Payne nearing season debut from fractured foot. Potential return date: Dec. […]

Russell Westbrook and Cameron Payne may not share a lot of playing time on the court, but one thing they do a lot of is showing everyone their strong handshake game. The Oklahoma City Thunder guards have made this their pre-game ritual since last season and has become an anticipated moment for fans. Many have wondered […]

The Sacramento Kings are continuously looking for a point guard they can trade for to add depth to the position. After losing Rajon Rondo to free agency this summer, it leaves them with last year’s back-up Darren Collison, and newly-signed Ty Lawson to share the minutes at the one spot. With Rudy Gay asking to be traded […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Cameron Payne has opted against having surgery for the acute fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot, which he suffered in a team scrimmage, according to a statement released by general manager Sam Presti. “Over the last several days, Cameron has had consultations with multiple specialists to determine […]

Oklahoma City second-year point guard Cameron Payne has suffered an acute fracture in the fifth metatarsal in his right foot, the Thunder announced Thursday. The injury occurred when Payne drove to the basket against Josh Huestis in the first half of the team’s Blue and White Scrimmage on Tuesday at John Marshall High School. On the play, Payne’s foot hit the floor, […]

One of the toughest things for an NBA rookie is adjusting to the pace of the game at the next level. Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Cameron Payne had trouble with just that during his rookie season with the team last year. In 57 games, Payne averaged 5.0 points and 1.9 assists per game while […]

Thunder second year guard Cameron Payne will play an important role for the team this coming season – but his first step is getting healthy. Payne underwent surgery to treat a Jones Fracture this summer and is now on the road to recovery. The Thunder do not have the best history with Jones Fractures: they […]

Cameron Payne was drafted with the 14th overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. After averaging 20.2 points, 6.0 assists, and 1.9 steals a game at Murray State he was skilled enough to be a lottery pick. Payne was taken by the Thunder and so his NBA career started. There was one major negative for […]

Russell Westbrook‘s offseason is in full swing but that does not mean that his “A” game is not in place. Westbrook celebrate his Friday by jamming out in his car. The song that Westbrook is listening to happens to sum up his next season in OKC perfectly. Now Westbrook will do what he wants and he […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are a fun bunch, but there is some bad blood now that they had their pregame dance interrupted last night by a pair of Dallas Mavericks. Russell Westbrook and Cameron Payne always have a cool little routine before the game, but Charlie Villanueva and Justin Anderson had other plans, literally stepping […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a pretty cool pregame dance that goes down between Russell Westbrook and Cameron Payne. On Monday night just before Game 2, two Dallas Mavericks players got in the way of Westbrook and Payne’s dance, and they carried on like it didn’t even happen. Pretty messed up by the players though. […]