Pelicans Waiving Elfrid Payton

Sources: Pelicans waiving guard Elfrid Payton after 7 games
The New Orleans Pelicans are waiving guard Elfrid Payton, sources told ESPN on Tuesday. Payton averaged 6.7 points, 6.9 assists and 3.4 rebounds in 20.5 minutes per night in seven games for the Pelicans -- including a 14-point,
New Orleans Pelicans waive Gretna native Elfrid Payton
The New Orleans Pelicans waived Gretna native Elfrid Payton. Payton, in his second stint with the Pelicans, played in seven games.
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Pelicans Waiving Elfrid Payton, Making Homecoming Short But Sweet
The Pelicans are waiving veteran guard Elfrid Payton, per Shams Charania of ESPN, and it feels like the end of a short-but-sweet homecoming story in New Orleans.
Pelicans release Elfrid Payton
Shams Charania: The New Orleans Pelicans are waiving guard Elfrid Payton, sources tell ESPN. Payton averaged 6.7 points, 6.9 assists and 3.4 rebounds in seven games for the Pelicans -- including a 14-point, 21-assist performance on Nov. 25.
Pelicans Waive Elfrid Payton
Payton’s 14 days on the Pelicans’ roster and two days on waivers will result in a cap charge of $274,809 for New Orleans, assuming he clears waivers. As Bobby Marks tweets, the team will be about $1.4MM above the tax line and $3.8MM below the first apron after jettisoning Payton.
From 920 days away to 21 assists: How Elfrid Payton earned his NBA comeback moment
Payton waited 920 days before he finally got to step on an NBA floor again. Just five days after that, he turned a box score crooked, handing out 21 assists in the New Orleans Pelicans’ loss in Indiana on Monday. He added 14 points, seven rebounds and two steals.
Elfrid Payton's career night spoiled as Pelicans come up short in crunch time against Pacers
In Monday’s game against the Indiana Pacers, Payton nearly racked up his seventh triple-double. His 14 points, seven rebounds and 21 assists helped New Orleans dig out of an early double-digit point deficit and make the game competitive.
Pelicans' Elfrid Payton: Hands out seven assists
Payton produced six points (3-6 FG), one rebound, seven assists, two blocks and one steal across 17 minutes during Sunday's 118-85 loss to the Knicks. Despite a limited workload, Payton made the most of his minutes and showcased his impressive playmaking ability.
Pelicans make Elfrid Payton decision amid CJ McCollum, Dejounte Murray injury returns
The New Orleans Pelicans made a decision on veteran guard Elfrid Payton after getting Dejounte Murray and CJ McCollum back ...
Former Knicks PG's Cinderella Story Ends With Pelicans
Per Shams Charania of ESPN, former New York Knicks point guard Elfrid Payton was released by the New Orleans Pelicans, ...
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Elfrid Payton's Performance in Pelicans-Pacers Goes Viral
The New Orleans Pelicans struggles continue after a ... spot in this game was the emergence of New Orleans-area native Elfrid Payton, who finished Monday's game with a career-high 21 assists.