Cameron Payne

After breaking out during the 2021 playoffs (9.3 points, 3.2 assists and 2.5 rebounds across 22 games), Payne started the 2021-22 campaign with a sizable role, posting 10.5 points, 3.6 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 20.6 minutes across his first 39 games. However, he ultimately struggled with his efficiency late in the season, shooting just 34.6 percent from the field across his last 20 appearances. During the Suns' second-round loss to the Mavericks, the lefty point guard posted just 2.9 points (28.1 FG%) in 11.7 minutes across the seven-game series. Regardless, on the season, he still averaged 10.8 points -- career high for a full season -- and a career-high 4.9 assists per game. However, as mentioned, he struggled with his efficiency, shooting just 40.9 percent from the field and 33.6 percent from three after shooting 48.4 percent and 44.0 percent, respectively, a year prior. The Suns added Damion Lee and Josh Okogie this offseason, but neither should push Payne for the top backup spot behind Chris Paul. As a starter last year (12 games), Payne averaged 14.0 points, 9.0 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 29.8 minutes. Even if Payne doesn't garner a major role as a backup, he'll still be fantasy relevant as a fill-in for Paul, who figures to get periodic veteran rest days throughout his age-37 season.