The San Antonio Spurs entered September with 18 gamers signed to the NBA roster. Groups are allowed simply 15 fully-guaranteed gamers on their roster. On Monday the Spurs made the primary of the a number of vital cuts to get the roster all the way down to NBA requirements.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Spurs are waiving Cam Payne.
The San Antonio Spurs are waiving veteran guard Cam Payne, sources inform ESPN. Payne lately arrived in commerce from Suns and now will get an opportunity to hitch a contending group that may give him a much bigger function. pic.twitter.com/cA13XSxp3j
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 11, 2023
Payne was traded to San Antonio by the Phoenix Suns alongside a 2025 New Orleans second rounder and $5.6 million in money issues, for a 2024 Spurs protected second spherical choose. That is one other instance of the Spurs taking over wage to construct up draft property as they proceed to rebuild.
Payne by no means appeared overly enthused to be part of the Silver and Black. In an August Instagram Dwell, Payne said that he wished he was nonetheless in Phoenix. His social media conduct advised he was not eager on enjoying for the Spurs. He’ll now have the chance to signal with a contender for the 2023-24 season. He averaged 10.3 factors, 4.5 assists and shot 36.8% from three final season.
The Spurs guard rotation is crammed with younger expertise that might be combating for enjoying time. Tre Jones, Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley, Devonte’ Graham and Sir’Jabari Rice will all seemingly issue into the Spurs backcourt, which didn’t go away numerous room for Payne.
The Spurs might want to minimize two extra gamers earlier than the season begins to fulfill the NBA roster necessities. They will deliver 21 gamers into coaching camp later this month.
