Elfrid Payton is quietly working his way back into the NBA spotlight—not with scoring flurries or highlight-reel plays, but through steady, old-school playmaking. The 31-year-old began the 2024 ...

The Pelicans have re-signed veteran point guard Elfrid Payton to a standard contract, per a team press release. Payton’s second 10-day contract with New Orleans was set to expire overnight on ...

Payton agreed to a standard contract with the Pelicans on Friday. Payton had previously signed a pair of 10-day contracts but now lands a standard deal to stay with the team for the remainder of ...

Payton isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Nets. Jose Alvarado will reclaim his starting spot from Payton against Brooklyn after missing New Orleans' previous contest due to a ...

Michael Scotto: Pelicans signed Elfrid Payton to a two-year deal, Senior VP of @CSETalent Darrell Comer told @hoopshype . After being out of the NBA two years, Payton returned to his hometown team ...

Payton totaled three points (1-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three assists, two rebounds and one block across 18 minutes during Sunday's 115-100 loss to the Thunder. Payton struggled from the field during his ...

Payton entered the NBA in 2014 and has played for a number of teams. He started with the Orlando Magic and then moved to the Phoenix Suns, Pelicans, New York Knicks, and Charlotte Hornets.