Player News
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Payne (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Rockets, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports. Payne has been downgraded from doubtful to out Monday due to a strained left hamstring. The 30-year-old has averaged 5.6 points, 3.2 assists and 2.0 rebounds across 15.4 minutes in five regular-season outings. In Payne's absence, Tyler Kolek and Pacome Dadiet are candidates for a slight increase in minutes off the bench alongside Miles McBride.
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Payne is doubtful for Monday's game against the Rockets due to a strained left hamstring, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports. Payne is unlikely to suit up Monday, though it shouldn't cause too many waves in the Knicks' rotation, as he has averaged 11.3 minutes per game over his last three outings. If the 30-year-old doesn't suit up Monday, Tyler Kolek and Pacome Dadiet are candidates for a slight increase in minutes off the bench alongside Miles McBride.
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Payne finished with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, five assists, one block and one steal across 12 minutes during Wednesday's 116-107 win over the Heat. Despite not scoring, Payne led all bench players with five assists in Wednesday's win. Payne has carved out a backup point guard role behind Jalen Brunson, averaging 6.0 points, 3.3 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 16.3 minutes across four appearances.
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Payne is not in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Wizards, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports. The Knicks will start what should be their Opening Night lineup in this contest, so Payne will return to the bench. He was in the first unit in Tuesday's contest against the Hornets, but he figures to be a depth option off the bench once the 2024-25 regular season begins next Tuesday against the Celtics on the road.
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Payne will start in Tuesday's preseason matchup against the Hornets, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports. Payne will enter the starting five with the Knicks deciding to rest their normal starters Tuesday. The 30-year-old is expected to serve in the club's backcourt, and he will have to compete for playing time with Miles McBride and Landry Shamet behind Jalen Brunson (rest) and Mikal Bridges (rest).
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Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | Result | Min | PTS | TRB | AST | BK | ST | TO | FPTS |
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| 11/04 | @  |
L 109-97 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/01 | @  |
W 128-98 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 10/30 | @  |
W 116-107 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| 10/28 | vs  |
L 110-104 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 10/25 | vs  |
W 123-98 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 10/22 | @  |
L 132-109 | 21 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
Upcoming Games
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| 11/06 | @  |
8:30 PM |
| 11/08 | vs  |
8:30 PM |
| 11/10 | @ |
6:00 PM |
| 11/12 | @  |
8:30 PM |
| 11/13 | vs  |
8:30 PM |
| 11/15 | vs  |
8:30 PM |
| 11/17 | vs |
8:00 PM |
Career Stats
| Season | G | FG | FGP | 3PT | 3PTP | FT | FTP | PTS | PPG | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 12 | 36.4 | 4 | 26.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 28 | 5.60 | 72 |
| 2023 | 78 | 208 | 43.2 | 104 | 39.0 | 58 | 86.6 | 578 | 7.41 | 1092 |
| 2022 | 48 | 188 | 41.5 | 68 | 36.8 | 49 | 76.6 | 493 | 10.27 | 987 |
| 2021 | 58 | 240 | 40.9 | 71 | 33.6 | 75 | 84.3 | 626 | 10.79 | 1319 |
| 2020 | 60 | 191 | 48.4 | 73 | 44.0 | 50 | 89.3 | 505 | 8.42 | 1075 |
| 2019 | 8 | 33 | 48.5 | 15 | 51.7 | 6 | 85.7 | 87 | 10.88 | 165 |
| 2018 | 40 | 96 | 43.0 | 25 | 29.8 | 33 | 80.5 | 250 | 6.25 | 526 |
| 2017 | 25 | 87 | 40.5 | 35 | 38.5 | 12 | 75.0 | 221 | 8.84 | 515 |
| 2016 | 31 | 64 | 33.2 | 27 | 31.4 | 5 | 62.5 | 160 | 5.16 | 307 |
| 2015 | 57 | 114 | 41.0 | 36 | 32.4 | 19 | 79.2 | 283 | 4.96 | 582 |
| 3 Year Avg | 61 | 212 | 41.8 | 81 | 36.7 | 61 | 83.6 | 566 | 9.28 | 1134 |
| Career | 410 | 1233 | 42.1 | 458 | 36.8 | 307 | 82.3 | 3231 | 7.88 |