3 Cameron Payne PG

The Cavaliers informed Payne on Friday that he wouldn't be signed for the rest of the season, ending his stint with the team, Chris Fedor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

With Payne's second 10-day contract expiring, the Cavaliers evidently determined that they hadn't seen enough from the guard during his nearly three-week stay in Cleveland to justify keeping him around the rest of the way. Over his eight games (one start) with the Cavaliers, Payne averaged 8.0 points (on 48.9 percent shooting from the field), 2.5 assists, 2.1 rebounds, 1.0 steal and 0.9 triples in 19.4 minutes per contest. The Cavaliers are expected to use the roster spot created by Payne's departure to bring in another player on a 10-day deal.

Payne failed to score (0-2 FT) but added three assists and a rebound across 20 minutes in Saturday's 124-102 loss to the Nuggets.

Payne had played well off the bench in the Cavs' last two games, so it appears his start was an attempt to take advantage of a hot hand, but this tactic ultimately backfired. One should expect Alec Burks to be back in a starting role very soon.

Payne will start Saturday's game against the Nuggets, Harrison Wind of BSNDenver.com reports.

Payne started 11 of the first 12 games of the season for the Cavaliers, but Saturday marks his first time in the starting lineup since November 17. The 24-year-old has scored 26 points over the last two games (10-17 FG). Payne takes the starting spot of Alec Burks at Denver.

Payne produced 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds, and two assists in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 129-112 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Payne continues to make the most of his opportunity, and he delivered an efficient scoring performance in this one. With that being said, Payne is only a viable option in deeper or daily leagues.

Payne signed a second 10-day contract with the Cavaliers on Wednesday.

The former Murray State star has been rewarded for his solid play for Cavaliers during his brief stint so far. After being waived by the Bulls on Jan.3, Payne is currently averaging 8.3 points and 2.0 assists over the last three games with the Cavaliers.