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Cleveland Cavaliers don't sign Cameron Payne to rest-of-season deal

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cameron Payne's time with the Cleveland Cavaliers has ended.

Payne's second 10-day contract expired on Friday night, leaving the Cavs with the choice to let him go or sign the 24-year-old point guard to a contract for the remainder of the season.

A league source told cleveland.com the front office made the decision to let him go, valuing roster flexibility heading into the trade deadline on Feb. 7.

Payne confirmed the team's decision following Cleveland's 100-94 loss to the Heat.

"I feel really good about how I played here," Payne told cleveland.