Elfrid Payton

The New Orleans Pelicans declined their $3.15 million team option in Elfrid Payton's contract on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Payton is set to become an unrestricted free agent and is expected to draw some interest after leading the NBA in assists per minute this season (0.33).

Elfrid Payton scored just four points (2-8 FG) to go with 13 assists and ten rebounds in Friday's 153-104 loss to the Miami Heat.

Fantasy Impact

Payton had a weird game on Friday. He scored just four points on the night, but he was still able to log a double-double with 13 assists and ten rebounds against the Heat. This was his fifth-straight game of 10+ assists, but it was also his fifth-straight games of less than five points, which severely hinders his fantasy value for the time being.

Elfrid Payton has signed a standard contract with the Pelicans.

Fantasy Impact

Payton had been on a 10-day contract with New Orleans since March 21. He'll continue to play a big role in the final couple games of the season.

The Pelicans signed Elfrid Payton to a second 10-day contract.

Fantasy Impact

Payton appeared in four games, dishing double-digit assists in two of them. That is where his primary value will continue to come from.

Elfrid Payton totaled four points (2-7 FG, 0-0 3PT, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, and 10 assists in the Pelicans' 111-95 loss to the Warriors.

Fantasy Impact

Payton showed vintage playmaking in this one, notching a double-digit assist line despite minimal scoring. While not currently roster-worthy in most formats, he remains an interesting streamer in deeper leagues if he continues logging backup point guard minutes.