Cameron Payne
#20PG · Philadelphia Sixers
Height
6'3"
Weight
183 lbs
Age
31
College
Murray State
Experience
10 yrs
Wingspan
6'7.3"
Reach
8'1.5"
Hand Size
8.5" × 8.25"
C
D
C-
C-
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The Verdict on Cameron, in One Read
On the field, Cameron Payne grades out as a middling PG for Philadelphia Sixers (C- Impact). That places him 53rd of 93 graded point guards. In his on-court role, the grade is middling (C- Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at C, fairly priced. The public read is negative (D Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. With 10+ seasons of track record, these grades rest on a deep sample.
Career StatsD
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 494 | 7.6 | 1.9 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 36.2% | 36.6% | 83.6% |
| 2025-26 | | 18 | 7.6 | 1.9 | 2.9 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakC-LongevityLong CareerRecentD-
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 18 | 7.6 | 1.9 | 2.9 | 36.2% | C- C- |
| 2024-25 |  | 14 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 32.4% | F F |
| 2023-24 | | 5 | 5.6 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 40.0% | F F |
| 2022-23 |  | 7 | 8.1 | 2.0 | 2.9 | 47.9% | D- D- |
| 2021-22 | | 13 | 4.2 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 29.7% | F F |
| 2020-21 | | 22 | 9.3 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 42.5% | D+ D+ |
| 2019-20 | | 8 | 10.9 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 48.5% | C- C- |
| 2018-19 |  | 40 | 6.3 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 43.0% | D- D- |
| 2017-18 | | 25 | 8.8 | 2.8 | 4.5 | 40.5% | C- C- |
| 2016-17 | | 1 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 50.0% | D+ D+ |
| 2015-16 |  | 10 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 26.9% | D+ D+ |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$713K
Guaranteed
$713K
AAV
$713K/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C
Fair Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Net of age, position, and term, Cameron Payne's deal earns a C Contract Value Index. The $712K annual salary reflects what it actually is: a minimum-scale commitment to an established veteran operating well below the efficiency bar for a productive rotation piece, and the one-year term compounds that misalignment — Payne's 2025-26 season yielded 7.6 PPG, 1.9 RPG, and 2.9 APG across 18 games, production that sits squarely in the replacement-level zone for a backup point guard. At 31 years old, Payne is a journeyman depth piece without the upside curve that might justify even a modest salary investment; the contract itself is league-minimum, so there's no egregious overpay, but the organizational decision to cut ties mid-season signals that even this marginal financial commitment couldn't overcome the performance gap. The CVI reflects a fundamental mismatch between what Payne's deal costs and what his on-court impact actually delivered — a backup point guard who couldn't hold a roster spot on a team fighting for playoff positioning doesn't gain contract value simply because the number is small. Heading into free agency, his market will likely bottleneck at training-camp invitations or another minimum deal; the sympathetic narrative around his resilience journey has not translated into organizational confidence, and that reality shapes the economics going forward.
Performance Analysis
D
#53 of 93 Point Guards
FC
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Cameron's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Cameron Compares at the Position
Cameron Payne ranks 53rd of 93 graded point guards by performance. That slots Cameron between LJ Cryer (D+) just ahead and Bones Hyland (D) just behind.
Graded higher
LJ CryerGolden State WarriorsD+Anthony BlackOrlando MagicD+Killian HayesSacramento KingsDCameron PayneD
Graded lower
Bones HylandMinnesota TimberwolvesTransaction History
Philadelphia 76ers waived guard Cameron Payne
Philadelphia Sixers · cut · 4/10/2026
Philadelphia Sixers sign Cameron Payne
Philadelphia Sixers · signing · 2/18/2026
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About this player
Cameron Payne is a veteran in his 10th NBA season listed at PG for the Philadelphia Sixers. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Cameron Payne, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C, Performance D, Sentiment D.
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