Elfrid Payton has signed with the Charlotte Hornets as of February 07, 2025. This move comes after Payton was waived by the Pelicans earlier in the season. His current team status is inactive.
Elfrid Payton has played in 7 games this season, averaging 6.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game. He has a field goal percentage of 50.0% and has not made any three-pointers. In his games, he finished in the top 5 for rebounds and assists in 28.57% of the games.
The Hornets have struggled this season, with a record of 0-7 in games Payton has played. In contrast, the team has averaged 111.2 points per game in games he has not played. This transaction may provide the Hornets with additional depth at the point guard position as they look to improve their performance.
