Knicks sign veteran Payne to reported 1-year, $3.1M deal

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 2: Cameron Payne #22 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates during the game against the New York Knicks during Round 1 Game 6 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 2024 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE
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The New York Knicks signed veteran guard Cameron Payne, the team announced Monday.

Payne agreed to a one-year, $3.1-million contract with New York, sources told The Athletic's Shams Charania.

Payne gives the Knicks an experienced backup behind All-Star guard Jalen Brunson.

The 29-year-old split the 2023-24 campaign between the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 7.4 points and shooting 39% from beyond the arc.

Payne enjoyed his best success across parts of four seasons with the Phoenix Suns, playing a key role off the bench during the franchise's run to the 2021 Finals.

New York's reserves ranked 27th in scoring last season.

The Knicks are having a busy offseason after falling just one win short of the East finals.

They added Mikal Bridges in a blockbuster deal with the Brooklyn Nets, inked Jalen Brunson to a long-term contract extension, and re-signed defensive stopper OG Anunoby.

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