Anadolu Efes Signs Cameron Payne to Replace Injured Mike James
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- Anadolu Efes signed Cameron Payne to replace injured Mike James.
- Payne has extensive NBA experience and played for Partizan Belgrade.
- Mike James suffered a season-ending Achilles injury.
- Payne's contract runs through the 2026-2027 season.
Turkish basketball club Anadolu Efes has signed American guard Cameron Payne, who previously played for Partizan Belgrade, to replace injured player Mike James. James, who joined Efes from Monaco, suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon tear during the team's last game. Payne, 32, brings significant NBA experience, having played 499 games and averaging 7.7 points and 3.2 assists per game over his career. During his tenure in Serbia, Payne averaged 12.4 points, 3.9 assists, and 1.2 steals in ten games, with his highest-scoring performance being 19 points against Hapoel Tel Aviv in a 104-101 victory.
James sustained his injury against Crvena Zvezda Belgrade while attempting to retrieve a rebound late in the third quarter, without any contact from an opponent. Teammates immediately attended to him, forming a protective circle, but the fear of a serious injury was soon confirmed. Payne's contract with Anadolu Efes extends through the 2026-2027 season.
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