Sixers Cam Payne arrested in Arizona

Philadelphia 76ers guard Cam Payne, who was set to become a free agent on the evening of June 30, was arrested early Friday morning in Scottsdale, Arizona, according to a report from TMZ. The charges included refusing to provide true identification and providing a false report to law enforcement.

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.

It's unclear exactly what happened next — cops haven't released additional details — although SPD says Payne was arrested at the scene and charged with a charge of refusing to provide a truthful name and a charge of making a false report to law enforcement.

We're told the 29-year-old NBA player was released shortly after.

This is the only information available about the incident at this time, but we will update you when (if) more details become available.

Payne joined the Sixers in early February via a trade with the Milwaukee Bucks. For Payne and the Bucks' 2027 second-round pick, the 76ers traded Patrick Beverley to Milwaukee. In 31 games for Philadelphia this season, Payne averaged 9.3 points per game, shooting 41.3 percent from the field and 38.2 percent from three on 4.4 attempts per game.

Payne will become a free agent at the end of this month.