Raptors sign Cameron Payne to strengthen backcourt
Posted July 25, 2019 7:00 am
TORONTO (AP) - The Toronto Raptors have signed Cameron Payne, a guard who played last season with Chicago and Cleveland.
The NBA champions on Thursday did not disclose financial terms for the free agent. They are looking to bolster a backcourt led by Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet.
The 6-foot-3 Payne averaged 6.3 points, 2.7 assists and 17.8 minutes in 40 games last season. For his career, he has averaged 6.0 points and 2.5 assists in 153 games.
Payne was drafted 14th by Oklahoma City in 2015 after two seasons at Murray State.
Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked.
If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.