Suns in talks with Payton

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Arizona Republic - The Suns also have engaged in talks regarding free-agent point guard Gary Payton, who has publicly expressed interest in backing up Steve Nash.

However, landing Payton could require using the $4.9 million trade exception Phoenix will get in the Johnson trade.

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_ar...h_gary_payton/

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They have to fill their roster with someone, currently they only have 9 players under contract not including Joe Johnson. Paying Payton the entire trade exception? Why? Does he even have one other team that would like his services?

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Signing Gary Payton would be good pick for the Spurs as a backup PG for the Vet Min. If only the Spurs can't get Finley.

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Originally Posted by saSpurstx

Signing Gary Payton would be good pick for the Spurs as a backup PG for the Vet Min. If only the Spurs can't get Finley.

I think I rather have NVE at this point.

Payton running the point for the suns?
What will happen to their run and gun style when Nash takes a seat? WOuld be a good time for Pop to put Parker in and let him run past Payton during that stretch as he did as far back as the playoffs of 2002.

[DizzG]

Give me NVE who can be instant offense off the bench

Payton isnt close to his old self and would be a big dropoff style wise for the Suns when he comes in the game

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I do not know where Payton would fit on this roster, besides I thought he liked it in Boston?

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