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The Pelicans have waived guard Elfrid Payton, a former NBA lottery pick, as well as forward Keion Brooks Jr. and Josh Oduro, and point guard Trhae Mitchell, per a team release.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 15

Former New Orleans Pelicans Player Back With Media Crew As TV Analyst

The New Orleans Pelicans brought back a former player this offseason when they signed point guard Elfrid Payton. Payton didn’t make the training camp roster, but was re-signed over the weekend and could be fighting for one of the roster spots on the end of the bench.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 13

New Orleans Pelicans Veteran Likes What He Has Seen With Roster

The New Orleans Pelicans added a familiar face to their roster a few weeks ago when they signed veteran point guard Elfrid Payton to a training camp deal.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 12

New Orleans Pelicans Make A Flurry of Roster Moves Heading Into Weekend

The New Orleans Pelicans did not play their originally scheduled second preseason game on Friday due to the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. Though the team was not busy on the court, the front office was busy on the transaction front, with four moves to the roster, seeing the team add two players and waiving two others.

Elfrid Payton News / Fastbreak on SI / October 11

New Orleans Pelicans Sign Former NBA 10th Overall Pick

Elfrid Payton most recently played in the NBA during the 2021-22 season when he appeared in 50 games for the Phoenix Suns. That year, he averaged 3.0 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest while shooting 38.3% from the field and 22.2% from the three-point range.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / October 11

Pelicans Officially Sign Former Lottery Pick Elfrid Payton

The Pelicans have signed veteran NBA free agent guard Elfrid Payton, as well as rookie forward Josh Oduro, the team announced in a press release. Both players reportedly received Exhibit 10 deals for training camp.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 26

New Orleans Pelicans Make Additional Roster Moves Before Training Camp

NBA basketball is right around the corner, with teams holding Media Day events and making final preparations before training camp starts. The New Orleans Pelicans hold their Media Day on September 30th before traveling to Nashville, Tennesee, for training camp sessions.

NBA News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / September 21

Former Indiana Pacers and Mad Ants guard Elfrid Payton joining New Orleans Pelicans, per report

Former Indiana Pacers and Mad Ants guard Elfrid Payton is signing a training camp contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, per a tweet from ESPN reporter Andrew Lopez.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 19

Former top-10 pick attempting NBA comeback

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Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 21

Indiana Mad Ants Jordan Bell and Elfrid Payton join Team USA temporarily, replacement players added

Indiana Mad Ants players and NBA veterans Elfrid Payton and Jordan Bell will be playing for Team USA this month. The two have been selected for the February 2024 USA Men’s AmeriCup Qualifying Team.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / February 2

Elfrid Payton Details Mixed-Up World of David Fizdale's Knicks

The New York Knicks currently stand as far and away the hottest team in the NBA: Thursday's comeback victory over the Indiana Pacers was one of their most impressive yet, erasing a deficit that reached as high as 15 before Jalen Brunson's 40-point output proved to be enough to stifle an upset bid.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 29, 2023

Former lottery pick making NBA comeback with Pacers

The man with the golden hair is back in the Association. The Indiana Pacers announced on Friday that they have signed guard Elfrid Payton. Pacers beat writer Tony East notes that it is an Exhibit 10 deal for Payton (a one-year contract at the minimum salary.) Payton, the No.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Fastbreak on SI / September 13, 2023

Minnesota Timberwolves Reportedly Worked Out An 8-Year NBA Veteran

Elfrid Payton most recently played in the NBA during the 2021-22 season when he was a member of the Phoenix Suns. That year, the veteran point guard averaged

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / February 8, 2023

And-Ones: Payton, Williams, Rising Stars, Taxpayers

Former NBA guard Elfrid Payton has signed with Puerto Rican club Osos de Manatí, per Dario Skerlectic of Sportando. Evidently Payton decided against going the G League route and instead went with a (presumably) bigger payday.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Wire / February 2, 2023

Elfrid Payton Signing Deal With G League

Free agent guard Elfrid Payton has agreed to a contract with the G League, per Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Payton, 28, is 6-foot.-3 and spent last season with the Suns, appearing in 50 games and averaging career-lows of 3.0 points and 2.0 assists, though was viewed as a floor leader who could still help an NBA team.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / February 1, 2023

Former first-round pick Elfrid Payton signs G League contract

Free agent guard Elfrid Payton has inked a contract to play in the NBA G League. Payton, who turns 29 in a few weeks, was a lottery pick back in 2014, selected No. 10 overall by the Magic.

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 6, 2022

Report: Warriors working out several notable veterans

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 29, 2022

Hornets Eyeing Isaiah Thomas, Elfrid Payton, Kemba Walker

The Hornets are contemplating signing Elfrid Payton and Isaiah Thomas to fill their backup point guard spot, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 28, 2022

Hornets reportedly interested in signing Elfrid Payton

The 28-year-old Payton spent last year with the Suns as a backup to Chris Paul, seeing only around 10 minutes per contest.

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NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / August 9, 2022

Former Top-10 Pick Remains An Unrestricted Free Agent

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 5, 2021

Suns near agreement with Elfrid Payton

The Suns are close to an agreement on a one-year contract with free agent guard Elfrid Payton.

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New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / June 7, 2021

Elfrid Payton’s father shoots back at Knicks for son’s lack of playing time in playoffs

The New York Knicks knew they’d be facing a tough opponent in the Atlanta Hawks in the first series of the postseason, but they didn’t imagine how physical and intense it would be.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / November 21, 2020