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2 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Reaches double figures in start Payton posted 11 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and eight assists over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 128-100 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Payton got the starting nod Wednesday after being signed by New Orleans earlier in the day, going on to hand out a team-high assist total while concluding as one of four Pelicans in double figures in scoring. Payton, who has floating between the G League and the NBA, received a starting nod for the first time since March of 2022.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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14 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thrust into starting role Payton will start Wednesday versus Cleveland, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Marking a rapid return to NBA relevance, Payton will start in his first contest after being signed by the Pelicans on Wednesday. Payton has been a quality G League floor general across the last two seasons, while his most recent NBA start came in March of 2022.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gets spot on roster Payton agreed to a one-year contract with the Pelicans on Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Payton attended training camp with the Pelicans but missed out on a spot on the season-opening 15-man roster when he was cut Oct. 16. The Pelicans retained Payton's G League rights, but he never took part in any games with the Birmingham Squadron before New Orleans ultimately elected to add him to the roster. The Pelicans will waive guard Jaylen Nowell to make room for Payton, who will provide New Orleans with a more traditional backup option at point guard while both Dejounte Murray (hand) and Jose Alvarado (hamstring) are sidelined. The No. 10 overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, Payton was a teammate of current Pelicans head coach Willie Green in Orlando to begin his career and previously appeared in 42 games with the Pelicans in the 2018-19 season. Payton's most recent NBA action came back in 2020-21, when he averaged 11.0 minutes in 50 appearances for Phoenix.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Waived by New Orleans Payton was waived by the Pelicans on Wednesday.

Impact Payton was signed to an Exhibit 10 contract on Oct. 11, so he could end up with the Birmingham Squadron in the G League.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins New Orleans The Pelicans signed Payton to a contract Friday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from training camp roster Payton isn't listed on the Pelicans' training camp roster for 2024-25.

Impact Payton made his last NBA appearance in 2021-22 for the Suns. He will likely spend the 2024-25 campaign in the G League.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Signs training camp deal Payton has signed a training camp deal with the Pelicans on Thursday, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Indiana The Pacers waived Payton on Saturday.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Indiana The Pacers signed Payton on Friday.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 24, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Back to bench Wednesday Payton will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact With Cameron Payne returning to the starting lineup after a one-game absence, Payton will shift back to a bench role. He's averaging 3.0 points, 2.0 assists and 1.8 rebounds in 11.2 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 23, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

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MARCH 23, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Poor outing Sunday Payton recorded one point (0-3 FG, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists, two blocks and three steals over 18 minutes during Sunday's 127-124 overtime victory over the Kings.

Impact Payton didn't have a lot of involvement on offense and although the one-point stat line reads poorly, at least he managed to make his presence felt in other categories throughout a limited 18-minute appearance. It's worth noting he only started because Cameron Payne (illness) and Chris Paul (thumb) were absent, so Payton should head back to the bench sooner than later. His next chance to play will come Wednesday at Minnesota.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will start Sunday Payton will start Sunday's contest against the Kings, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact With Camerson Payne (illness) sidelined, Payton will draw his first start of the season. Aaron Holiday is also expected to see an increased role off the bench, but Devin Booker will likely handle the majority of the offensive playmaking responsibilities.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited output despite opportunity Payton produced two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and three assists over 14 minutes during Friday's 117-102 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Payton logged just 14 minutes despite the fact the Suns were without their three primary point guard options. If nothing else, this indicates where Payton currently site in the team's pecking order. While he can have some limited value when handed sufficient playing time, it is hard to that happening based on Friday's performance.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly notches double-double Payton had 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six rebounds, nine assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Saturday's 132-105 win over Orlando.

Impact The lopsided nature of the score allowed Payton to see his most playing time since Oct. 23, and he took advantage of the opportunity with his first double-digit scoring effort since late October. The veteran point guard finished with season-high single-game marks in both assists and rebounds to register his best performance of the campaign. Despite the strong effort, Payton isn't likely to see minutes beyond the teens most nights.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to score in 10 minutes Payton closed Thursday's 124-115 loss to the Hawks with zero points (0-1 FG), two rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 10 minutes.

Impact Payton managed to dish out seven assists but offered very little else in the loss. Even without Cameron Payne who is out with a wrist injury, Payton has not been able to establish himself as a sizeable part of the rotation. He has not played more than 15 minutes since all the way back on December 19, and so chances are he remains a nonfactor the rest of the way.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 5, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Phoenix Suns' Jae Crowder, Elfrid Payton in NBA's COVID health and safety protocols Jae Crowder and Elfrid Payton are in health and safety protocols day after Suns Christmas Day loss to Golden State at Footprint Center.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

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DECEMBER 26, 2021 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

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