NBA, Payton and Pelicans

From 920 days away to 21 assists: How Elfrid Payton earned his NBA comeback moment
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.
Pelicans' Elfrid Payton racks up NBA season-high 21 assists in third game back after two-year absence
Pop quiz: who has the most assists in an NBA game so far during the 2024-25 season? Surely, it's an MVP playmaker like Nikola Jokic or LeBron James, right? No? How about an All-Star in a heliocentric system.
Why Pelicans rewarded Elfrid Payton’s years-long ‘resiliency’ with NBA return
The New Orleans Pelicans need bright spots and good news wherever they can be found. There are few silver linings to be celebrated going into the holiday season considering the injuries to Zion Williamson,
Pacers slip past Pelicans despite Elfrid Payton's 21 assists
Tyrese Haliburton had 34 points and 13 assists and the Indiana Pacers held off the New Orleans Pelicans 114-110 on Monday night in Indianapolis.
Pelicans' Elfrid Payton: Not starting Wednesday
Payton is not starting in Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports. Payton dished out a career-high 21 assists in Monday's loss to the Pacers, but he'll head to the bench with Dejounte Murray (hand) ready to return.
Free agent Elfrid Payton is signing with the New Orleans Pelicans
Free agent Elfrid Payton is signing with the New Orleans Pelicans. He last played in an NBA game 955 days ago.
Pelicans Sign Elfrid Payton
The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has signed guard Elfrid Payton. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Payton, 6-4, 202, has appeared in 500 NBA games (395 starts) across eight seasons with Orlando,
Pelicans' Elfrid Payton: Sets career high with 21 assists
Payton produced 14 points (7-11 FG), 21 assists, seven rebounds and two steals across 31 minutes during Monday's 114-110 loss to the Pacers. Payton dished out a new NBA season high in assists while easily surpassing his previous career high of 16 dimes from March of 2019.
Pelicans' Elfrid Payton has the internet buzzing after posting unreal assists total vs. Pacers
New Orleans Pelicans point guard Elfrid Payton racked up an eye-popping assists total during Monday's game versus the Indiana ...
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Rod Walker: When opportunity knocked, Gretna native Elfrid Payton answered for hometown Pelicans
The injury-plagued New Orleans Pelicans needed a point guard. So they called on a familiar face in Gretna native and former ...
Elfrid Payton's Performance in Pelicans-Pacers Goes Viral
The New Orleans Pelicans struggles continue after a 114-110 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. New Orleans drops to ...
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Former Knicks guard puts up incredible number that's hard for fans to believe
Regardless of how Knicks fans feel about Payton, his comeback is remarkable. It's part of what makes sports so special. Many ...
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Elfrid Payton's career night spoiled as Pelicans come up short in crunch time against Pacers
In Monday’s game against the Indiana Pacers, Payton nearly racked up his seventh triple-double. His 14 points, seven rebounds ...
Agbaji and Battle rain down 3s as the Raptors beat the hapless Pelicans 119-93
Ochai Agbaji and Jamison Battle each scored 24 points, and the Toronto Raptors won on the road for the first time this season ...
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NBA Star Chris Paul Sends Message to New Orleans Pelicans Player
Signing six-year veteran guard Jaylen Nowell at the beginning of this month, the Pelicans then waived him before signing ...