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 ...

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.

Payton, 30, initially joined the Hornets on a 10-day contract after the team faced a shortage at point guard, exacerbated by injuries to LaMelo Ball, Tre Mann, and the recent trade of Vasilije ...