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.
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76ers' Cameron Payne: Snags three steals vs. Pistons
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Payne posted five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five rebounds, six assists and three steals in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 120-102 win over Detroit.
Payne was inserted into the starting lineup Tuesday due to Tyrese Maxey being ruled out with a hip injury. Payne didn't do much on offense, but he didn't have to with reigning MVP Joel Embiid on the floor. Payne continues to be a pest on defense, recording two or more steals in three of his last four games.
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76ers' Cameron Payne: Making another start
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Payne is starting Sunday's game against San Antonio.
Payne will make his third start in the last five games, capitalizing on the absence of Kyle Lowry (rest) to join Tyrese Maxey in the backcourt. In his previous two outings with the starting five, Payne averaged 17.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists over 34.0 minutes.
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76ers' Cameron Payne: Back to bench
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Payne will come off the bench for Thursday's game against Miami.
This is an expected move with Tyrese Maxey (hip) returning from a three-game absence. Payne's fantasy value is likely to take a big hit with the 76ers getting both Maxey and Joel Embiid (knee) back in the lineup.
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76ers' Cameron Payne: Season-best performance in start
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Payne posted 24 points (9-16 FG, 6-10 3Pt), three assists and one rebound over 38 minutes in Sunday's 135-120 win over Toronto.
Payne got the starting nod Sunday since Tyrese Maxey (hip) was inactive, connecting on a team-high-tying mark from three to go along with a trio of assists and ending as one of three players with 20 or more points in a high-scoring victory. Payne set season-high marks in both scoring and in threes made, and he's surpassed the 20-point mark in three games while burying five or more threes on three occasions.
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76ers' Cameron Payne: Shines off bench Sunday
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Payne contributed 23 points (8-15 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 24 minutes during Sunday's 121-107 victory over the Clippers.
Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris led the way for the Sixers, but there's a chance the win wouldn't have happened without Payne's impressive effort off the bench, as he was the team's third-best scorer behind the Harris and Maxey duo. Payne's fantasy upside is limited due to his bench role, but it's worth noting he has scored in double digits in four of his last six appearances, a span in which he's also averaging 2.8 assists per contest.
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76ers' Cameron Payne: Efficient off bench Thursday
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Payne finished Thursday's 114-105 loss to Milwaukee with 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-3 3Pt), one rebound and two assists across 12 minutes.
Payne was efficient from the field and made the most of his limited 12-minute cameo, scoring in double digits for the fourth time across his last six appearances and missing just one of his six attempts from the field. Barring another injury to Tyrese Maxey or Kyle Lowry, Payne is not expected to return to the first unit soon, but he should be in line for solid minutes off the bench as long as De'Anthony Melton (back) remains out.
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76ers' Cameron Payne: To join second unit
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Payne will come off the bench for Tuesday's game against New York, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
This is an expected move for the 76ers, as Tyrese Maxey is returning from his concussion to reclaim his role as the engine of Philly's offense. Payne is coming off a tough showing Sunday versus New York, as he had seven points (3-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt), one rebound, five assists and one block in 29 minutes.
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76ers' Cameron Payne: Top distributor Sunday
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Payne amassed seven points (3-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt), one rebound, five assists and one block in 29 minutes during Sunday's 79-73 victory over the Knicks.
Payne got the starting nod in Sunday's victory and posted a team-high assist mark. Payne has started four games with Philadelphia, handing out five or more assists in two of those outings. He has reached double figures in scoring in three of those four starts, with Sunday's contest being the only game he has failed to do so.
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76ers' Cameron Payne: Starting Sunday
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Payne will start at guard in Sunday's game versus the Knicks, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Payne will start opposite Kyle Lowry in the backcourt, as Indiana will opt to bring Buddy Hield off the bench in search of a spark. The last time Payne started for Philly, he recorded 15 points (5-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 23 minutes. The Sixers are still without Tyrese Maxey (concussion) on Sunday, but there's hope he could return at some point next week.
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76ers' Cameron Payne: Goes for 15 points in spot start
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Payne finished Tuesday's 112-107 loss to the Nets with 15 points (5-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 23 minutes.
With Tyrese Maxey (concussion) sidelined, Payne got the start Tuesday, and the veteran floor general delivered a solid outing across the board. Payne has been productive off the bench for the Sixers, scoring in double digits in five of the 10 appearances he's made for Philadelphia. He's averaging 10.2 points, 3.1 assists, 1.4 rebounds and 0.4 steals per game since joining Philly.
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76ers' Cameron Payne: Starting at point guard
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Payne (illness) will start Tuesday's game versus the Nets, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
Tyrese Maxey is out with a mild concussion, but the 76ers are fortunate that Payne can play through his illness. Payne and Kyle Lowry will likely share the ball-handling duties Tuesday night.
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76ers' Cameron Payne: Questionable for Tuesday
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Payne (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nets.
The illness forced Payne to the sidelines Sunday, and now he's in danger of missing his second straight game. If he's unable to give it a go, Kyle Lowry and Tyrese Maxey will divvy up the bulk of Payne's minutes.
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76ers' Cameron Payne: Out Sunday
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Payne (illness) won't play Sunday versus Dallas, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Payne was seen exiting the arena before Sunday's 1 p.m. ET tipoff, leaving Tyrese Maxey, Buddy Hield, Kelly Oubre (shoulder) and Kyle Lowry as the lone rotational guards healthy for Philadelphia.
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76ers' Cameron Payne: Dealing with illness
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Payne is questionable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks due to an illness.
Payne is a late addition to the injury report, which is never a good sign. De'Anthony Melton (back) has already been ruled out and Kelly Oubre (shoulder) is questionable, so the 76ers' backcourt depth could be tested versus Dallas. If that's the case, Kyle Lowry would presumably see increased usage.
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76ers' Cameron Payne: Hits for 16 off bench
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Payne registered 16 points (6-11 FG, 4-6 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 20 minutes off the bench during Friday's 104-97 victory over Cleveland.
Kyle Lowry isn't yet ready to play on back-to-back nights, so Payne saw an elevated role again behind Tyrese Maxey in the Sixers' backcourt. Payne's scored at least 15 points in three of the last six games, but he also played only nine minutes in Lowry's debut for Philly on Thursday. Payne can still be useful as a bargain DFS option, but only when Lowry is getting the night off.
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76ers' Cameron Payne: Sparkplug off bench
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Payne had 15 points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds and four assists over 24 minutes during Monday's 123-121 victory over Cleveland.
Payne, platoon center Mo Bamba and rookie Ricky Council were the only players to see meaningful minutes off Philadelphia's bench, with the 76ers utilizing an eight-man rotation Monday. Payne stepped up and contributed offensively, but he's unlikely to deliver consistent sixth-man production moving forward.
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76ers' Cameron Payne: Coming off bench
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Payne will come off the bench for Saturday's game against the Wizards, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
This is an expected move with Tyrese Maxey (illness) back in the lineup. Payne stepped up in a big way in his debut Friday against the Hawks, producing 20 points (7-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals across 36 minutes.
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76ers' Cameron Payne: Drops season-high 20 points
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Payne recorded 20 points (7-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals in 36 minutes during Friday's 127-121 loss to the Hawks.
Payne slid straight into the starting lineup Friday following his trade from Milwaukee. With the 76ers down on troops, Payne stepped into a sizeable role, scoring a season-high 20 points. Although he won't be this good moving forward, he is worth a look, even in 12-team leagues, as long as Philadelphia is running a thin backcourt lineup.
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76ers' Cameron Payne: Starting in team debut
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Payne is starting Friday's game against Atlanta.
Payne is making his first appearance with his new team Friday and will be part of the starting lineup since Tyrese Maxey (illness) has been ruled out. Coach Nick Nurse suggested before Friday's game that Payne could see considerable playing time against the Hawks.
