Payton is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers. LaMelo Ball (ankle) is back in the starting unit, so Payton will return to his regular second-unit role.

Michael Scotto: The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a second 10-day deal with Elfrid Payton, his agent Darrell Comer told @hoopshype. Payton has averaged 5.7 points, 6.6 assists, and 3.2 rebounds ...

Payton finished Thursday's 129-115 loss to the Nuggets with zero points (0-3 FG), two rebounds, three assists and two steals in 16 minutes. Getting the start in place of LaMelo Ball (ankle ...

The Pelicans have waived guard Elfrid Payton, a former NBA lottery pick ... 20+ games remaining that will help decide the ...

February 18, 2025 – Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson announced today the team has signed guard Elfrid Payton to a second 10-day contract. Per team policy, terms of ...

Having made his return to the NBA earlier this season after a 900-plus day sabbatical, point guard Elfrid Payton's comeback story looks to be continuing (for now). The Charlotte Hornets announced ...

On Tuesday, former New Orleans Pelicans guard Elfrid Payton signed a second 10-day contract with the Charlotte Hornets, per HoopsHype Mike Scotto. Payton's original 10-day contract with the ...

Rod Boone: Hornets used a hardship exception granted by the NBA to sign Elfrid Payton, per league sources. Move is now official. -via Twitter @rodboone / February 7, 2025 Shams Charania ...

Elfrid Payton will be sticking around a bit longer. The Charlotte Hornets have signed the veteran guard to a second 10-day contract on Tuesday. After being waived by the New Orleans Pelicans in ...

A former No. 10 overall pick, Payton appeared in two games for the Hornets during his first 10 days with the team, averaging 2.0 points, 5.5 assists, and 2.5 rebounds in 27.5 minutes per night.