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Pacers Cut Cameron Payne After Disappointing Preseason Performance

10/19/2025

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The Indiana Pacers waived veteran guard Cameron Payne after a brief preseason stint.
Payne averaged 6.7 points on 28.6% shooting in three games.
He was signed to fill in for injured T.J. McConnell and Tyrese Haliburton, with rookie Taelon Peter outperformed him.
His release occurred nine days after signing and does not impact the salary cap due to a non-guaranteed contract.

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Story summary

The Indiana Pacers waived veteran guard Cameron Payne after a brief preseason stint.
Payne averaged 6.7 points on 28.6% shooting in three games.
He was signed to fill in for injured T.J. McConnell and Tyrese Haliburton, with rookie Taelon Peter outperformed him.
His release occurred nine days after signing and does not impact the salary cap due to a non-guaranteed contract.