Cameron Payne is a Point guard/shooting guard for the New York Knicks, as of May 2025. Hailing from Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America, Payne started his basketball journey during his high school days at Lausanne Collegiate School. Cameron Payne was a three-star recruit who played college basketball at Murray State University, where he earned awards like Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year in 2015 and Freshman of the Year in 2014.
Payne declared for the NBA draft in 2015 and was selected as the 14th overall pick in the first round by the Oklahoma City Thunder. As of May 2025, Payne has played for the Phoenix Suns, Chicago Bulls, Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Cleveland Cavaliers, as of May 2025. On July 15, 2024, Cameron Payne joined the New York Knicks, signing a one-year contract (via Spotrac).
Cameron Payne Contract
Cameron Payne signed a one-year contract with the New York Knicks, worth $3,003,427. The contract is fully guaranteed, with an average annual salary of $3,003,427 (via Spotrac).
| Contract Terms | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD | Signed Using | Free Agent |
| 1 yr / $3,003,427 | $3,003,427 | $3,003,427 | $3,003,427 | Minimum | 2025 / UFA |
Cameron Payne Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Luxury Tax |
| 2024-25 | $3,003,427 | $2,087,519 | $2,087,519 |
| 2025-26 | UFA |
How much is Cameron Payne getting paid?
In the 2024-25 NBA season, Cameron Payne will earn a base salary of $3,003,427, as per Spotrac. His contract will include a cap hit and dead cap value of $2,087,519 and an average annual salary of $3,003,427.
How much does Cameron Payne make in a minute?
Cameron Payne earns approximately $5.72 per minute based on his average annual salary.
Cameron Payne Career Earnings
As of May 2025, Payne has earned approximately $37,147,487 (via Spotrac).
How much of Cameron Payne's contract is guaranteed?
Cameron Payne’s contract is a one-year deal worth approximately $3,003,427. His contract is fully guaranteed.
Cameron Payne Contract History
Cameron Payne has the following contracts as of May 2025, according to Spotrac:
| Years | Team | Contract Terms | Average Salary | Guaranteed at Sign | Total Guaranteed | Signed Using | Free Agent |
| 2023-2023 | Milwaukee Bucks | 1 yr / $2,891,467 | $2,891,467 | $2,891,467 | $2,891,467 | Minimum | 2024 / UFA |
| 2021–2023 | Phoenix Suns | 3 yr / $19,000,000 | $6,333,333 | $14,500,000 | $19,000,000 | Early Bird Rights | 2024 / UFA |
| 2019–2020 | Phoenix Suns | 2 yr / $2,173,299 (Rest-of-Season) | $1,086,650 | $196,288 | $2,173,299 | Minimum | 2021 / UFA |
| 2019–2020 | Toronto Raptors | 2 yr / $3,714,156 | $1,857,078 | $3,714,156 | $3,714,156 | Minimum | 2021 / UFA |
| 2018–2018 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 10-day / $88,531 | $8,853 | $88,531 | $88,531 | Minimum | — |
| 2018–2018 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 10-day / $88,531 | $8,853 | — | $88,531 | Minimum | — |
| 2015–2018 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 4 yr / $9,600,735 | $2,400,184 | $4,134,000 | $9,600,735 | Rookie Scale Exception | 2019 / RFA |
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FAQs On Cameron Payne
A. Cameron Payne will earn a base salary of $3,003,427 for the 2024-2025 NBA season.
A. Cameron Payne weighs approximately 183 lb (83 kg).
A. Cameron Payne plays the position of a point guard / shooting guard.
A. As of May 2025, Cameron Payne is 30 years old. He was born on August 8, 1994.
