Backup PG

[Bravenewworld]

There's no way we ditch DJ before seeing Payne for a full season.
This is definitely a direction they will be going though. We will see Cam getting 15-18mpg as a quick development over his first year so we can get rid of DJs contract.

[CancerAssassin]

It will be interesting to see how Billy manages minutes. Brooks wouldn't play Payne until injuries or trades forced his hand. If Payne gets the minutes over DJ, I think he will be the better back-up by season end. That would definitely be my preference. I would keep DJ until January at least. Even if he's not playing he's a veteran presence, possibly friends with KD, a good career shooter and game manager on a reasonable contract.

[Marcus50]

DJ is weak defensively and very limited on the offensive PnR. This is a size issue but hey with the dollars being thrown around he is a cheap place holder for Payne

[Soonerule]

This is in no way a cut on Payne, just my 2 cents, but after missing SL, I would keep him with the big club through preseason and then swing him to D-League for a month to work on everything and keep him sharp and then reevaluate. It would help him transition wise as well.