Pelicans Waive Elfrid Payton After Brief Return
The New Orleans Pelicans are waiving guard Elfrid Payton after seven games, where he averaged 6.7 points, 6.9 assists, and 3.4 rebounds. The decision comes as the team manages a roster in the luxury tax, with key players like Dejounte Murray and CJ McCollum returning. Payton, a nine-year NBA veteran, was signed on Nov. 20 and had a notable performance against the Indiana Pacers. The Pelicans expect Brandon Ingram and Herb Jones to return soon.