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Cam Payne Joins Milwaukee Bucks on a One-Year Deal

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 10: Cameron Payne #15 of the Phoenix Suns passes the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter at The Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 10, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Free agent guard Cam Payne has agreed on a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, as reported by Shams Charania of THE Athletic.

Payne, who had a four-season stint with the Phoenix Suns, was dealt to the San Antonio Spurs in July and subsequently waived just last month.

During the 2022-23 season, he appeared in 48 games, securing 15 starts, and maintained averages of 10.3 points and 4.5 assists, all while logging 20.2 minutes per matchup.

It appears that Payne is set to take on the role of the main reserve for Milwaukee’s newly-acquired All-Star point guard,Damian Lillard.

The Bucks, a high-profile team in the Eastern Conference, seem well-positioned to compete for a top seed once more.

While the specific details of the agreement have not been disclosed, it’s important to note that due to their salary cap situation, the Bucks can only provide Payne with a contract at the veteran’s minimum level.

Proposed Milwaukee Bucks depth chart looks like.

Starters:

PG: Damian Lillard

SG: Pat Connaughton

SF: Khris Middleton

PF: Giannis Antetokounmpo

C: Brook Lopez

Bench:

PG: Cam Payne

SG: Malik Beasley

SF: MarJon Beauchamp

PF: Jae Crowder

C: Bobby Portis

More to come

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