Payne (hamstring) is out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Payne will miss a second consecutive contest due to a left hamstring strain, and the floor general doesn't have a timetable for his return. That said, he wouldn't see regular minutes even if available, so his absence shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions. His next chance to play will come against the Bucks on Friday.

Payne (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

Payne is in danger of missing his second straight contest Wednesday while dealing with a strained left hamstring. If Payne is unable to suit up against Atlanta, Miles McBride and Tyler Kolek are candidates to receive increased playing time.

Payne (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Rockets, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Payne has been downgraded from doubtful to out Monday due to a strained left hamstring. The 30-year-old has averaged 5.6 points, 3.2 assists and 2.0 rebounds across 15.4 minutes in five regular-season outings. In Payne's absence, Tyler Kolek and Pacome Dadiet are candidates for a slight increase in minutes off the bench alongside Miles McBride.

Payne is doubtful for Monday's game against the Rockets due to a strained left hamstring, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Payne is unlikely to suit up Monday, though it shouldn't cause too many waves in the Knicks' rotation as he has averaged 11.3 minutes per game over his last three outings. If the 30-year-old doesn't suit up Monday, Tyler Kolek and Pacome Dadiet are candidates for a slight increase in minutes off the bench alongside Miles McBride.

Payne finished with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, five assists, one block and one steal across 12 minutes during Wednesday's 116-107 win over the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Despite not scoring, Payne led all bench players with five assists in Wednesday's win. Payne has carved out a backup point guard role behind Jalen Brunson, averaging 6.0 points, 3.3 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 16.3 minutes across four appearances.

Payne is not in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Wizards, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Knicks will start what should be their Opening Night lineup in this contest, so Payne will return to the bench. He was in the first unit in Tuesday's contest against the Hornets, but he figures to be a depth option off the bench once the 2024-25 regular season begins next Tuesday against the Celtics on the road.

Payne will start in Tuesday's preseason matchup against the Hornets, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Payne will enter the starting five with the Knicks deciding to rest their normal starters Tuesday. The 30-year-old is expected to serve in the club's backcourt, and he will have to compete for playing time with Miles McBride and Landry Shamet behind Jalen Brunson (rest) and Mikal Bridges (rest).

Payne signed a one-year, $3.1 million contract with the Knicks on Monday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Payne appeared in 78 games across stops with Milwaukee and Philly a season ago, averaging 7.4 points, 1.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 16.7 minutes. He'll join New York as backcourt depth behind Jalen Brunson on a veteran's minimum contract.

Payne isn't in the starting five for Friday's game versus the Magic, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kyle Lowry will reclaim his starting spot from Payne on Friday after missing Philadelphia's previous two contests with a knee injury. Payne is averaging 7.4 points, 2.8 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 15.0 minutes across his last 10 appearances coming off the bench.

Payne posted five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five rebounds, six assists and three steals in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 120-102 win over Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Payne was inserted into the starting lineup Tuesday due to Tyrese Maxey being ruled out with a hip injury. Payne didn't do much on offense , but he didn't have to with reigning MVP Joel Embiid on the floor. Payne continues to be a pest on defense, recording two or more steals in three of his last four games.