The New Orleans Pelicans and guard Elfrid Payton have agreed to a contract. Payton will give the injury-ravaged Pelicans some further depth within the backcourt.
The veteran level guard went to camp with the Pelicans earlier than becoming a member of New Orleans G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron. Payton hasn’t performed in a sport for the Squadron as of but.
New Orleans is with out Dejounte Murray, C.J. McCollum, Jose Alvarado and Jordan Hawkins of their backcourt. Zion Williamson and Herb Jones are additionally out with long-term accidents for the Pelicans.
Final season, in 29 G League video games with the Indiana Mad Ants, Payton averaged 11.9 factors, 5.3 rebounds and 9.0 assists per sport. The eight-year veteran has additionally performed for the Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks, along with the Pelicans, in his profession.
