Anadolu Efes Signs Cameron Payne to Replace Injured Mike James
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- Anadolu Efes signed Cameron Payne to replace injured Mike James.
- Mike James suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon tear.
- Payne previously played for Partizan Belgrade and has NBA experience.
- Payne is signed through the end of the 2026-2027 season.
Turkish basketball club Anadolu Efes has signed American guard Cameron Payne, who previously played for Partizan Belgrade, to replace injured star player Mike James. James suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon tear during a recent game against Crvena Zvezda Belgrade. The club moved quickly to secure Payne, a 32-year-old guard with extensive NBA experience, having played 499 games and averaging 7.7 points and 3.2 assists per game over his career. Payne joined Partizan Belgrade mid-season and posted strong averages of 12.4 points, 3.9 assists, and 1.2 steals in ten games. His best performance for Partizan was a 19-point outing in a 104-101 victory against Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Anadolu Efes had a busy offseason, acquiring several high-profile and experienced players, with James's signing being the highlight. His injury, sustained without contact while chasing a rebound, was a significant blow. The team immediately addressed the vacancy by signing Payne, who is now contracted through the end of the 2026-2027 season.
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