PHOENIX, AZ - JUNE 22: Cameron Payne #15 of the Phoenix Suns shoots a free throw during the game against the LA Clippers during Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the 2021 NBA Playoffs on June 22, 2021 at Phoenix Suns Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE

Report: Suns to reward Payne with 3-year, $19M contract

5 years ago
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The Phoenix Suns agreed to re-sign guard Cameron Payne to a three-year, $19-million contract, sources told Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes.

Payne made 60 appearances for the Suns during the regular season, tallying 8.4 points and 3.6 assists per game. However, the hyper-aggressive role player shined brightest during the playoffs.

With starting point guard Chris Paul out to start the Suns' Western Conference finals series versus the Los Angeles Clippers, Payne stepped into the starting lineup, putting up a combined 40 points and 18 assists in Games 1 and 2 - both wins.

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