SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs announced Monday that they have waived veteran point guard Cameron Payne.
The roster move was initially reported by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski,
The Suns traded Payne, a second-round pick, and cash to the Spurs for a protected second-round pick in July.
Following the trade, he was vocal on social media that he wished he was still wearing the Suns uniform.
“Man, I love Phoenix, bro, I miss Phoenix already,” Payne said.
“I wish I was in Phoenix still but hey, it is where it is, man. They’re trying to win a chip and I respect it. I feel like they could’ve won a chip with me though 'cause like, I’m tough.”
The move now allows Payne to join a contending team, though he won't be able to head back to Phoenix.
It also paves the way for current Spurs guards to earn minutes next season such as Blake Wesley, Julian Champagnie, and rookie Sidy Sissoko to develop.
With the roster move, it is expected that Tre Jones may be the starting point guard next season.
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