Payne will start Saturday against the Wizards, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Payne will get the nod at point guard for the Knicks due to the absences of both Jalen Brunson (ankle) and Miles McBride (groin). Payne's lone start this season came on Jan. 1, when he posted eight points, nine assists, three rebounds and three steals across 36 minutes in a win over the Jazz.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Muted performance in loss
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Payne supplied five points (2-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists over 16 minutes during Thursday's 115-98 loss to the Hornets.
Jalen Brunson (ankle) is nearing a return for New York, as he's no longer confined to a walking boot and was able to do some light shooting Thursday. Payne hasn't been able to take advantage of his absence, posting averages of 5.8 points, 3.3 assists, 1.5 rebounds and 1.3 three-pointers in 15.6 minutes over his last four appearances.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Drops donut in loss
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Payne amassed zero points (0-4 FG, 0-4 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one block over 10 minutes during Saturday's 97-94 loss to the Warriors.
Payne didn't score while logging fewer than 15 minutes for the ninth time in the past 10 games. Despite an ankle injury to Jalen Brunson, Payne has been unable to carve out a sizeable role. In three games since the Brunson injury, Payne is averaging just 4.0 points and 1.7 assists in 13.1 minutes.
Payne registered three points (1-6 FG, 1-6 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over 10 minutes during Thursday's 113-109 overtime loss to the Lakers.
Jalen Brunson sprained his ankle during the later portions of Thursday's game, making this a situation to monitor. Miles McBride would likely be the next man up for New York if Brunson misses time, but Payne could also step into a larger role for the Knicks. Payne has been productive in limited action this season with 7.0 points, 2.7 assists, 1.4 rebounds and 1.3 three-pointers in 14.2 minutes per contest.
Knicks' Cameron Payne: Pedestrian effort off bench
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Payne registered five points (1-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and four assists over 16 minutes during Friday's 142-105 loss to the Cavaliers.
Despite the nature of Friday's rout, Payne didn't see a noticeable increase in playing time while struggling to shoot the ball off the bench. The veteran guard has averaged 7.6 points, 4.3 assists, 1.1 rebounds and 0.7 three-pointers in 16.5 minutes over his last seven appearances, and Payne's fantasy value should remain capped while Jalen Brunson is healthy for the Knicks.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Leads bench in loss
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Payne closed Saturday's 131-104 loss to the Celtics with 14 points (6-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist over 19 minutes.
Payne logged his most playing time since Jan. 1 while leading the second unit in scoring Saturday. The 30-year-old has scored in double figures just once over his last five outings, during which he has averaged 6.6 points and 2.4 assists across only 12.2 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Sees 11 minutes
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Payne logged five points (2-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal over 11 minutes during Monday's 124-118 victory over Houston.
Although the Knicks were shorthanded without OG Anunoby (foot) Monday, Payne did not see a notable increase in minutes. He remains miles off the fantasy radar in most leagues with an average of 11.0 minutes over his last 10 appearances.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Instant offense off bench
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Payne posted 18 points (7-10 FG, 4-5 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in only 12 minutes off the bench during Friday's 116-99 loss to the Timberwolves.
The veteran guard let the ball fly whenever he was on the court, continuing a hot streak that has seen Payne drain multiple threes in four straight games and score in double digits in four of the last five. He's averaged 12.6 points, 2.6 threes, 1.6 boards, 1.4 assists and 0.8 steals in just 12.4 minutes per contest over the latter stretch while shooting 54.8 percent from the floor and 50.0 percent (13-for-26) from beyond the arc, but his limited role on the Knicks' bench will make it challenging for him to keep contributing at this level.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Solid outing in win Sunday
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Payne finished Sunday's 140-106 victory over the Bucks with 18 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 14 minutes.
Payne led the Knicks' bench in scoring, reaching the double-digit mark in points for the first time since Dec. 23. Moreover, the 30-year-old finished as the club's third-leading scorer behind Jalen Brunson (44 points), who played limited minutes due to a shoulder injury, and Karl-Anthony Towns (30 points). With Brunson's status for Monday's game against Detroit up in the air, Payne could see increased run during the second half of the club's back-to-back set.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Efficient in limited minutes
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Payne produced 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds, one block and one steal across 15 minutes during Friday's 126-101 loss to the Thunder.
Payne made the most of his minutes Friday, as he reached the 15-minute plateau and scored in double digits off the bench for the first time since Dec. 23. The Knicks tend to give heavy minutes to their starters, however, so Payne won't be a factor in most fantasy formats as long as he remains on the bench due to his limited playing time.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Last-second starter
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Payne will start Wednesday's game against Utah, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
The Knicks' initial starting lineup featured Miles McBride at the point guard position, but the team will turn to Payne instead. It's unclear if McBride will be available off the bench, but Payne should see plenty of action considering Jalen Brunson (calf) is sidelined. Payne is averaging 10.3 points, 3.4 assists and 1.7 rebounds in games during which he logs at least 15 minutes.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Flirts with double-double in start
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Payne registered eight points (2-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and three steals over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 119-103 win over the Jazz.
Payne was a late addition to the starting lineup, replacing Miles McBride (hamstring) who himself was slated to start in place of Jalen Brunson (calf). Although it was a quiet offensive night for Payne, he was productive in other areas, helping the Knicks to a comfortable victory. Should Brunson and McBride be forced to the sideline again, look for Payne to once again shift into the opening unit.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Pops for season-high 19 points
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Payne ended with 19 points (7-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and one steal over 15 minutes during Monday's 139-125 win over Toronto.
Payne popped for a season-high 19 points off the bench during the blowout win, picking up some of the slack left behind by Jalen Brunson's 12 points in New York's starting lineup. Over his last eight games, Payne is averaging 7.4 points, 2.4 assists, 1.4 rebounds and 1.5 three-pointers in 14.5 minutes as the Knicks' backup floor general. The 30-year-old point guard remains off most fantasy radars while Brunson is healthy, so managers in the majority of leagues shouldn't be looking to add Payne from waiver wires despite Monday's scoring outburst.
Payne (elbow) is available for Monday's game against the Raptors, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
Payne missed the Knicks' last two games due to a left elbow effusion, but he has progressed enough in his recovery to play Monday and will serve as the primary backup at point guard behind Jalen Brunson. Across his 10 outings prior to the injury, Payne averaged 9.7 points, 3.6 assists and 2.0 rebounds over 20.0 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Deemed questionable for Monday
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Payne (elbow) is questionable for Monday's game against Toronto, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Payne is in danger of missing a third consecutive matchup due to a left elbow effusion. If the veteran guard is sidelined, Miles McBride and Tyler Kolek are candidates for an uptick in playing time off the bench.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Won't play Saturday vs. Pistons
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Payne (elbow) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Detroit, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Payne is dealing with a left elbow effusion, and it's serious enough for him to be sidelined Saturday. Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride are slated to see more minutes off the bench due to Payne's absence. Payne's next chance to play will be Monday against the Raptors.
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Knicks' Cameron Payne: Questionable for Saturday
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Payne (elbow) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Pistons.
The floor general was held out of Thursday's game against the Hornets and was initially listed as day-to-day, so it's not surprising to see him getting a questionable tag. Even if he's deemed available, Payne isn't expected to have a lot of fantasy upside. He's averaging just 8.2 points, 3.4 assists and 1.9 rebounds per game this season.
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