Payne will start Sunday's game against the Nets, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Jalen Brunson (ankle), Josh Hart (knee), OG Anunoby (thumb) and Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) all sidelined, the Knicks will start Payne, Miles McBride, P.J. Tucker, Precious Achiuwa and Mikal Bridges, though Bridges figures to play only a few minutes to keep his consecutive games played streak going. As a starter this season (four games), Payne has averaged 9.5 points, 5.3 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 28.5 minutes per game.