Bright Side Of The Sun · Jul 17, 2023
Suns trade Cam Payne to Spurs for roster space
Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesI guess you can call it a salary dump, but this trade was really about giving Cameron Payne a fresh start in a place he could earn more playing time.
On Sunday, the Phoenix Suns traded Cam Payne to the San Antonio Spurs for nothing of value in return (though SOMETHING has to come back; probably a highly protected second round pick?).
Phoenix is trading G Cam Payne, a second-round pick and cash to San Antonio, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 16, 2023 The Spurs had the room (barely) to absorb Payne into their open cap space, and will get cash and a second round pick for their troubles.