The Phoenix Suns continue to have problems and those problems have been consistent with injuries, and for Payne, this is nothing new to him.
After missing nine games with a sore right foot, he came back Wednesday night against the Cavaliers only to re-injure his foot. As of right now, there is no timetable for his return, the Suns are monitoring the situation as the speculation continues to build.
Payne only played nine minutes in the first half, he didn’t return to the game after tripping over Donovan Mitchell with 48 seconds to go in the first.
His stat line was 1-of-5 from the field with 2 points and 2 assists.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the New York Knicks and Landry Shamet have agreed on a one-year deal. This will see him have another season with New York.
Last season saw the 28-year-old appear in 50 games and average 5.7 points and 1.2 rebounds per game.
New York throughout the offseason has acquired backcourt depth in Shamet, Jordan Clarkson, and Malcolm Brogdon.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the New York Knicks and Malcolm Brogdon have agreed to a one-year contract.
This will be his tenth season in the league, as last season saw him playing with the Washington Wizards. Since winning Sixth Man of the Year in 2022-23, Brogdon has only played in 63 games.
Due to his injury history, New York will have the 32-year-old come off the bench in a more limited capacity to try to save his life span throughout the season.
According to multiple reports, the Miami Heat are looking to address their frontcourt depth needs and they have locked eyes on potentially acquiring Precious Achiuwa.
Both sides have mutual interest in one another, as the 25-year-old wrapped up his one-year, $6 million contract with the New York Knicks.
Last season saw a slight dip in statistical productivity from Achiuwa, as he was down in both points and rebounds.
If Miami were to waive Terry Rozier, then they would have enough room to sign a player like Achiuwa. They currently don’t have enough room for even a veteran minimum contract signing.