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Elfrid Payton: Waived by New Orleans
Elfrid Payton was waived by the Pelicans on Wednesday.Payton was signed to an Exhibit 10 contract on Oct. 11, so he could end up with the G League's Birmingham Squadron.
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Pelicans' Elfrid Payton: Rejoins New Orleans
The New Orleans Pelicans signed Elfrid Payton to a contract Friday.Despite being left off the team's training camp roster, Payton has signed another contract with the Pelicans. It's unclear if he will make the regular-season roster in New Orleans.
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Elfrid Payton: Absent from training camp roster
Elfrid Payton isn't listed on the Pelicans' training camp roster for 2024-25.Payton made his last NBA appearance in 2021-22 for the Suns. He will likely spend the 2024-25 campaign in the G League.
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Pelicans' Elfrid Payton: Signs training-camp deal
Elfrid Payton signed a training camp deal with the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.Payton is not expected to make the Pelicans roster, though he'll add depth at the point guard position. If he doesn't make the roster, don't rule out Payton from being an option in the G League.
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Pacers' Elfrid Payton: Let go by Indiana
The Indiana Pacers waived Elfrid Payton on Saturday.Payton was waived by Indiana after being signed by the team Friday. The 29-year-old guard will likely spend the 2023-24 season with the Pacers' G League affiliate, the Indiana Mad Ants.
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Pacers' Elfrid Payton: Joining Indiana
The Indiana Pacers signed Elfrid Payton on Friday.Payton spent last season with the Pacers' G League affiliate, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. He last saw NBA action in 2021-22, when he averaged 3.0 points, 2.0 assists and 1.8 rebounds in 11.0 minutes across 50 appearances for the Suns. If he makes Indiana's regular-season roster, he will likely compete for a depth role in the backcourt.
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Elfrid Payton: Plays 12 minutes in return
Elfrid Payton (hamstring) finished with zero points (0-1 FG) and one rebound in 12 minutes during Tuesday's 125-114 win over Long Island.Payton returned from a hamstring injury and made his first appearance since Feb. 24. However, he was limited to just 12 minutes, so it appears like he's not back to 100 percent yet.
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Elfrid Payton: Goes on injured listed
The Mad Ants added Elfrid Payton (hamstring) to the injured list Monday.Payton was unable to take the floor Sunday due to a hamstring issue, and the injury looks set to cost him additional time as well. Given that just over three weeks remain in the regular season, there isn't much time for him to return during 2022-23 for a Legends squad well out of the playoff picture.
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Elfrid Payton: Dealing with hamstring injury
Elfrid Payton didn't play Sunday against Grand Rapids due to a hamstring injury.Payton played just five minutes last time out before presumably suffering the injury. It's unclear when he'll be able to suit up again.
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Elfrid Payton: Struggles with shot in return
Elfrid Payton (leg) posted five points (2-12 FG, 1-3 3PT, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 122-102 loss to Long Island.Payton was back in action to start the second-half schedule after missing Fort Wayne's final game before the break due to a leg injury. While the veteran guard played 26 minutes and offered solid peripheral production, he struggled mightily with his shot and scored a season-low five points.