Headlines for Kirk Payton

  • Payton selected for All-League Team

    Congratulations to Kirk Payton, who has been selected to represent the League II All-League team after averaging 34.7ppg, 4.1rpg and 0.8apg during the season.

  • Kirk Payton awarded League MVP

    Kirk Payton has been awarded this seasons League MVP award for the 1st time after a tremendous season with the Jacks. He averaged 34.7 points per game, pulled in 4.1 rebounds a game and dished 0.8 assists per game.

  • Payton selected as an All-Star

    Kirk Payton has been voted as an all-star for the Jacks for the 2nd time. Payton averaged 34.7ppg, 4.1rpg and 0.8apg.

  • Kirk Payton named Team MVP

    Congratulations to Kirk Payton on winning the Jacks Team MVP award for Season 20.

  • Kirk Payton finishes 1st in the league in points

    Kirk Payton averaged 34.7 points per game this season finishing in 1st place leaguewide. The Jacks congratulate him on this accomplishment.

  • Payton selected as an All-Star

    Kirk Payton has been voted as an all-star for the Jacks for the 1st time. Payton averaged 26.0ppg, 4.4rpg and 2.1apg.

  • Payton selected as All-Defense

    Kirk Payton has been voted as an all-defensive player for the Jacks. Payton allowed opponents to shoot an adjusted .422% from the floor while averaging 4.4rpg, 1.7spg and 1.1bpg.

  • Kirk Payton finishes 1st in the league in free throw percentage

    Kirk Payton averaged .929 free throw percentage per game this season finishing in 1st place leaguewide. The Jacks congratulate him on this accomplishment.

  • Elite, or just smoke and mirrors?

    Coach Hasheem leads a retooled Jacks team that has blazed to a 5-1 start, the best start in 18 seasons. They have already tied their win total from the entirety of the last season which saw them go 5-30.

    They have proved to be an offensive powerhouse scoring over 122ppg with their only loss coming to the champion Badgers in the season opener.
    They waived old-timers Brady Preston and Hiram Jurasz during the offseason in favor of a bevy of the most coveted free agents. Kirk Payton who was looking for a major role is scoring a career high 28.7ppg in his 7th season. Wael Freiseis in his 6th season signed a $22m deal for this season and is scoring 21.8ppg. Kelevi Loterbauer is putting up career numbers after shifting around to now his 4th team. He also has a deal for just one season. The experienced 12th season vet Corrado Malmin has finally got his time to shine after a solid role career winning a championship with the Badgers last season and 2 others early on. He came cheap at just $1.6m for the season and is scoring 21.3ppg. 

    Holdovers Jiovanni Postley , Escipion Smidt and Pillan Colantuono are also all playing some of their best basketball in their reduced roles, while draft pick Pace Powlett has been solid coming off the bench.

    At first glance, the Jacks seem to be one of the elite teams, but look a little closer and it may be smoke and mirrors. While the team can put up points with the best, they have also allowed their fair share of points, only holding teams to 110ppg and their opponents have outshot them on the perimeter. Add to that, all 5 wins have come against teams that are collectively 4-27. The face the Moles in what will be a true barometer of where the team really stacks up. 

  • Payton agrees to deal with Jacks

    The Jacks have signed Kirk Payton to the team in a deal worth $12,740,000 per season for 3 seasons.

  • Kirk Payton contract declined

    Kirk Payton has declined to negotiate with the Diamonds. He will instead head into free agency to test the waters. He will be looking for a salary around $11,740,000.

  • Payton selected as All-Defense

    Kirk Payton has been voted as an all-defensive player for the Diamonds. Payton allowed opponents to shoot an adjusted .386% from the floor while averaging 3.5rpg, 1.3spg and 0.7bpg.

  • Kirk Payton contract declined

    Kirk Payton will head into free agency after a deal could not be reached with the Diamonds. Payton was seeking a deal for 4 seasons which would pay $10,200,000 .

  • Kirk Payton re-signs with Diamonds

    Kirk Payton has signed on to play for another 2 seasons with the Diamonds for a contract worth $9,570,000 per season.

  • Payton selected as All-Defense

    Kirk Payton has been voted as an all-defensive player for the Diamonds. Payton allowed opponents to shoot an adjusted .410% from the floor while averaging 4.6rpg, 1.4spg and 1.2bpg.

  • Payton injured, will miss at least 3 games.

  • Bomberger traded to Eclipse from Diamonds for Payton

    The Diamonds have reached a deal with the Eclipse that will send Jamison Bomberger, Marty Stangle, Fulbright Soleman, a season 17, 2nd round draft pick, a season 19, 1st round draft pick, and a season 19, 2nd round draft pick to the Eclipse in exchange for Kirk Payton, and a season 19, 1st round draft pick.

    Bomberger averaged 1.2 PPG, 1.3 rebounds and 0.1 assists in 3.4 minutes per game. Payton averaged 25.4 PPG, 4.5 rebounds and 0.2 assists in 34.9 minutes per game.

  • Payton receives ring

    Kirk Payton has received his championship ring for being part of the Team Tournament, Season 15 champion Eclipse team representing League II. Congratulations!

  • Kirk Payton re-signs with Eclipse

    Kirk Payton has signed on to play for another 2 seasons with the Eclipse for a contract worth $2,230,000 per season.

  • Payton receives ring

    Kirk Payton has received his championship ring for being part of the League II, Season 14 champion Cloud team. Congratulations!