Cameron Payne
#20PG · Philadelphia Sixers
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 494 | 7.8 | 2.0 | 3.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 41.7% | 36.6% | 83.6% |
| 2025-26 | 17 | 7.5 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 36.1% | 31.6% | 85.0% |
| 2024-25 | 14 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 32.4% | 23.8% | 33.3% |
| 2023-24 | 5 | 5.6 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 40.0% | 44.4% | 0.0% |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$713K
AAV
$713K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Cameron Payne's contract with the Philadelphia Sixers grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C CVI grade. At $713K per year over 1 year, this is a minimum-level contract. Cameron's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Point Guards. At 31, Cameron still has productive years ahead, though the contract extends into the decline phase. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Cameron Payne earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Point Guard. Across 494 career games, Cameron has averaged 7.8 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. Cameron's strongest metric is FG% at 4172.9, compared to the NBA Point Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is RPG at 2.0, below the Point Guard median of 5.0. Among 93 NBA Point Guards graded this season, Cameron ranks 80th in overall performance. Cameron will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Philadelphia Sixers.
Current Sentiment
Cameron Payne's return signals the Sixers value his veteran backup presence despite modest production this season. His C-minus performance grade reflects inconsistent play, though minimal expectations temper disappointment among fans. At $0.7M annually, Payne represents excellent value as a depth piece, not a liability. The narrative centers on whether experience can stabilize Philadelphia's backcourt depth behind Maxey. Fans remain cautiously optimistic—low cost, reasonable role, but concerns linger about playoff reliability.
Transaction History
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