James Harden Trade Rumors: 5 Role Players Sixers May Target

Another guy to keep an eye on is combo guard Cameron Payne who was traded from the Phoenix Suns to the San Antonio Spurs in July. The 29-year-old was once called “America’s Most Overlooked Prospect” by Bleacher Report in a scouting report that hyped up his killer instinct and ball-handling skills. Payne was on a short list of players to average at least 20 points, five assists, two steals and two made threes per game in a season while helping put Murray State on the national map. And he helped the school win 25 straight games during the 2014-15 campaign en route to Ohio Valley Player of the Year honors.  

3. Cameron Payne, San Antonio Spurs: The 6-foot-1 combo guard projects as a bench player next season behind starting point guard Tre Jones after Phoenix sent him packing to San Antonio. He’s a double-digit point scorer and high-energy guy, perhaps the blueprint for what a role player should be. Payne has struggled with his shot at times, particularly at the free-throw line, but he can push the pace in short bursts which should allow more rest for Tyrese Maxey. (Yes, Keldon Johnson would be a better option but the Spurs don’t seem willing to trade him).