76ers' Cameron Payne arrested for alleged false report

Lina Portman3 weeks ago

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The Philadelphia 76ers are about to begin their offseason with the rest of the league. However, backup point guard Cameron Payne is facing legal issues after being arrested Friday morning.

Reports indicate that Cameron Payne was arrested, “after cops say he made a false report to officers,” according to TMZ Sports. The alleged incident occurred in Scottsdale, Arizona.

“Philadelphia 76ers guard Cameron Payne was arrested in Arizona Friday morning, TMZ Sports has learned … after cops say he made a false report to police. According to the Scottsdale Police Department, authorities were called to investigate a disturbance in Scottsdale around 2:44 a.m. – and came into contact with Payne and another person. “There aren't many details about what exactly happened. However, it is reported that “Payne was arrested at the scene and charged with one count of refusal to provide a true name and one count of making a false report to law enforcement.” »

The 76ers guard was ultimately released later Friday. Overall, the incident does not appear to be serious. This isn't a good look for Cameron Payne, but the veteran guard should do just fine moving forward. It is currently unclear whether the league or the 76ers plan to fine or punish Payne.

Cameron Payne was originally drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016. He has played for numerous teams throughout his career and was recently involved in the Milwaukee Bucks' trade with the 76ers during the 2023 season -24. He has been a decent backup option, as he has averaged 7.4 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game throughout his career.

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