Philadelphia 76ers want to compete for everything and sign Cameron Payne

Diego Jiménez Rubio | Mon, 02/16/2026 - 13:20

Cameron Payne signs with Sixers. Photo: gettyimages.

Who dares to rule out a team in which Joel Embiid is showing signs of resurgence? Philadelphia 76ers is putting fear into its rivals and emerges as a possible dark horse at this end of the season. The team's good vibes are becoming more evident, leading management to sign Cameron Payne, a player who seemed discarded in the NBA.

The departure to Europe of this talented and disruptive guard surprised many in the league as he had been playing important roles in recent seasons. He chose to cash in a fortune at Partizan and experience playing in Balkan basketball rather than signing for a lower contract with some team. However, he knew that an opportunity could arise mid-season, and it has. Philadelphia 76ers will pay a whopping $1,750,000 to the Serbian team to bring in Cameron Payne who can be of great help.

With Lowry far from his level and McCain's departure, it was paramount for Philadelphia 76ers to add a reliable backup for Maxey, and even a complement to share minutes with him on the court. The experience and offensive talent of Cameron Payne can bring a quality boost to a team that does not lose faith in Joel Embiid, aware that if the Cameroonian center manages to string together several months without major physical issues, they can aim for everything.

🚨 BREAKING: Cameron Payne will continue his career with the Philadelphia 76ers!

Partizan will receive $1,750,000 from this transfer, one of the biggest outgoing transfers in the club’s history. 💰🔥😳#kkpartizan pic.twitter.com/YKYKBslhgN
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