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.

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5 things (Week 7 of #NBA schedule for #Pelicans includes games at Atl, vs. Phx, vs. OKC, at SAS; 6:30 p.m. CT tip tonight against Hawks; loss at New York, with Murray, Green postgame interview; Elfrid Payton guest on @PodcastPelicans today): neworlns.co/3VkZIpT - 9:53 AM

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“It speaks for itself,” said Dejounte Murray, whose hand injury was part of the reason the Pelicans needed Payton. Murray returned to the floor on Wednesday night, taking his starting spot back. “You could see it in his face how emotional he wanted to be. But he’s a strong cat. I salute him. I respect him. I respect his game. I respect his professionalism. He’s a dog. That was impressive. I told him about 10 different times that was impressive.” -via New York Times / November 29, 2024

Payton waited 920 days before he finally got to step on an NBA floor again. Just five days after that, he turned a box score crooked, handing out 21 assists in the New Orleans Pelicans’ loss in Indiana on Monday. He added 14 points, seven rebounds and two steals. “It was a long time coming. A lot of people around here have been on me about really embracing it and really being proud of myself,” Payton, now 30, said. “I know I have more ahead of me, but that was a special night — one I know I won’t forget” -via New York Times / November 29, 2024

Jim Eichenhofer: Jeremiah Robinson-Earl on Elfrid Payton (21 assists at Indiana): "He’s a lot of fun to play with. He has that pass-first mindframe, but can still score around the rim. He puts the ball on the money every time he throws a pass.” -via Twitter @Jim_Eichenhofer / November 27, 2024

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