Free Agent Alert: Cameron Payne Hits the Market, Which Team Will Snatch Him?

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The San Antonio Spurs have waived point guard Cameron Payne, making him a free agent.

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The Spurs acquired a second-round pick and $5.6 million in cash in a trade with Phoenix for Payne.

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Payne was set to earn $6.5 million this season, which he will still receive.

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The Spurs plan to rely on young point guard Tre Jones and other guards on their roster.

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Payne is an experienced backup point guard who averaged 10.3 points and 4.5 assists last season.

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Several teams are expected to show interest in signing Payne for the upcoming season.

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The Spurs still need to make roster cuts or trades before the start of the season.

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