Cameron Payne signs with Anadolu Efes

Guard returns to EuroLeague after stint with Partizan.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 2h1 min read

What happened: Cameron Payne has signed with Anadolu Efes for the remainder of the 2026-27 season.

Why it matters: The 32-year-old joins the club to bolster a backcourt that recently lost Mike James to a severe Achilles tendon injury. Payne previously played in the EuroLeague with Partizan Belgrade before returning to the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers.

By the numbers: During his prior EuroLeague stint, Payne averaged 12.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game.

What to watch: Anadolu Efes will integrate Payne into the rotation as the EuroLeague schedule progresses.

Sources

RealGM 2026-10-04T12:42:30.968763+00:00

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