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,
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.
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.
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.
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