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Spurs acquire Cameron Payne, waive Lamar Stevens

Spurs also get second-round pick, cash from Suns; Stevens was acquired as part of a three-team trade earlier this month

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (15) reacts after a foul call during the first half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal game against the Denver Nuggets, Thursday, May 11, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) (Matt York, Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs on Monday announced that the team acquired guard Cameron Payne, a 2025 second-round pick (via New Orleans) and cash considerations from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for a protected second-round pick in 2024.

Payne, appeared in 48 games (15 starts) for the Suns last season, averaging 10.3 points, 2.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 20.2 minutes per game.

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An eight-year veteran in the NBA, Payne has appeared in 327 total regular season games with Oklahoma City, Chicago, Cleveland and Phoenix, holding career averages of 8.0 points, 2.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists while shooting 36.3% from three-point range.

The team also announced Monday that it waived forward Lamar Stevens.

Stevens was acquired from the Cleveland Cavaliers as part of a three-team trade that included the Miami Heat on July 6.

The Spurs also received Cedi Osman from the Cavs, two future second-round picks and cash considerations in exchange for a future second-round pick.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lamar Stevens (8) shoots against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) and forward Kyle Anderson (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) (Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

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