Philadelphia 76ers bring back familiar face to bolster guard depth

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Guard depth has been an issue for the Philadelphia 76ers all season really, but especially since the trade deadline when they moved both Jared McCain and Eric Gordon and didn't bring any bodies back.

Well, now the team has addressed the issue.

76ers signing Cam Payne for remainder of season​

The Sixer are signing veteran guard Cam Payne for the remainder of the season, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Payne previously played with the Sixers in 2024.

Payne is currently playing with Partizan Belgrade in Serbia, and will secure a buyout in order to return to the NBA.

During his first stint with the Sixers in '24, Payne played in 31 games and averaged 9.3 points, 3.1 assists and 1.8 rebounds in 19.4 minutes per performance.

In addition to the Sixers, Payne has also spent time with a plethora of other NBA organizations, including the Oklahoma City Thunder, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks.

Now back in Philly, Payne will join a guard rotation that also features Tyrese Maxey, V.J. Edgecombe, Quentin Grimes and Kyle Lowry. Given the team's lack of depth at the position, Payne is likely to see some legitimate playing time, at least during the regular season.

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