6:04 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) totaled three points (1-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three assists, two rebounds and one block across 18 minutes during Sunday's 115-100 loss to the Thunder.

11:25 AM - Elfrid Payton (NO) finished Friday's 153-104 loss to Miami with four points (2-8 FG), 10 rebounds and 13 assists in 29 minutes.

3:09 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) agreed to a standard contract with the Pelicans on Friday.

7:43 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) will start in Thursday's game against Milwaukee.

7:26 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Nets.

5:18 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) Pelicans signed Payton to a 10-day contract Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

1:32 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) ended Monday's 112-99 victory over the 76ers with six points (3-8 FG), six rebounds, 14 assists, two blocks and one steal over 25 minutes.

10:39 AM - Elfrid Payton (NO) and the Pelicans agreed to a 10-day contract Friday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

1:22 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) produced six points (3-6 FG), one rebound, seven assists, two blocks and one steal across 17 minutes during Sunday's 118-85 loss to the Knicks.

9:40 AM - Elfrid Payton (NO) agreed to a one-year contract with the Pelicans on Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

11:22 AM - Elfrid Payton (NO) tallied 26 points (10-19 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 14 assists, six rebounds, three blocks and one steal across 39 minutes in the Pelicans' 133-129 win over the Kings on Sunday.

11:48 AM - Elfrid Payton (NO) contributed 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-3 3Pt), 12 assists, five rebounds and two steals across 43 minutes in the Pelicans' 133-126 overtime loss to the Suns on Friday.

11:33 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) ended with 16 points (7-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine assists, four rebounds, and one block in 36 minutes during Thursday's 121-118 victory over the Kings.

6:27 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (wrist) will play Thursday against the Kings.

4:22 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) is probable for Thursday's matchup against the Kings due to a right wrist contusion.

7:25 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (wrist) will get the start at point guard for Tuesday's stilt against the Hawks, Andrew Lopez of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

1:54 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (wrist) is now listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Hawks.

4:41 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (wrist) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hawks.

10:55 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) finished with 16 points (5-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 16 assists, 13 rebounds and a steal over 37 minutes in the Pelicans' loss to the Suns on Saturday.

10:57 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) provided 14 points (6-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt), 15 rebounds, 11 assists, one steal, and one block in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 130-113 loss to the Bucks.

8:41 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) pitched in 15 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists, one steal, and one block in 31 minutes during Sunday's 128-116 loss to the Hawks.

4:49 AM - Elfrid Payton (NO) tallied eight points (3-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 assists, and seven rebounds in 32 minutes during Saturday's 120-112 victory over Denver.

9:52 AM - Elfrid Payton (NO) pitched in eight points (4-11 FG), 10 assists, six rebounds, and three steals in 34 minutes during Friday's 130-116 win over the Suns.

4:17 AM - Elfrid Payton (NO) compiled six points (3-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 11 rebounds, nine assists, and one block in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 125-119 loss to the Lakers.

11:54 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) tallied 10 points (5-13 FG, 0-4 3Pt), 14 assists, four rebounds, and one steal in 30 minutes during Monday's 111-110 loss to Philadelphia.

10:42 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) produced 14 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine assists, three rebounds, two steals and a block across 36 minutes in the Pelicans' win over the Lakers on Saturday.

3:14 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) posted 15 points (7-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four assists, two rebounds and two blocks in 28 minutes Friday in the Pelicans' 126-111 loss to the Pacers.

5:44 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) will start Friday's game against the Pacers and be restricted to about 20-25 minutes, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

1:27 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) will play in Friday's game against the Pacers.

6:26 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) has been ruled out of Thursday's contest against Oklahoma City, Andrew Lopez of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

5:45 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Thunder.

6:22 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) is out Tuesday against the Magic and is doubtful to play Thursday against the Thunder, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

3:05 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) Alvin Gentry said Payton (ankle) will test out his ankle prior to Tuesday's game against the Magic, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

1:44 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) is out Saturday against the Grizzlies.

5:35 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) is out Friday against the Timberwolves.

3:41 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) won't play Wednesday against the Bulls.

5:36 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) will remain out Saturday against San Antonio.

6:52 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) will not play Tuesday due to a right ankle sprain, Andrew Lopez of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

11:34 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) compiled 15 points (5-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 assists, four rebounds, two blocks, and one steal in 29 minutes during Thursday's 122-116 loss to the Thunder.

9:35 AM - Elfrid Payton (NO) provided seven points (3-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 12 assists, five rebounds, and two steals in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 147-140 loss to the Warriors.

9:15 AM - Elfrid Payton (NO) turned in 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six rebounds and three assists across 29 minutes in the Pelicans' 121-117 win over the Clippers on Monday.

11:30 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) scored 25 points (10-15 FG, 2-4 3PT, 3-4 FT) to go with seven assists and two rebounds in Wednesday's loss to Brooklyn.

6:27 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (finger) will play Monday against the Timberwolves, Andrew Lopez of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

12:16 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (finger) will be a game-time decision Monday against Minnesota, Andrew Lopez of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

4:59 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (finger) is listed as prbable for Monday's game against the Timberwolves.

5:32 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) Pelicans are hopeful Payton (finger) can return next week, Will Guillory of Athletic reports. His first possible return date would be during Monday's game against the Timberwolves.

3:28 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (finger) participated in parts of Thursday's practice, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

6:17 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (finger) will not play Wednesday against the Mavericks.

1:35 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (finger) got up shots during Saturday's practice, Andrew Lopez of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

12:41 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) is expected to miss approximately six weeks after undergoing surgery to repair his broken pinky finger.

5:25 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) will undergo surgery to repair his broken left pinky finger, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports. A timetable for his return will be established following surgery.

1:20 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (finger) will not play in Saturday's matchup with the Nuggets.

10:49 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (finger) will be considered day-to-day with a fractured pinky finger suffered Friday against the Knicks, Scott Kushner of The New Orleans Advocate reports.

9:06 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) suffered a fractured finger in Friday's game against New York and has been ruled out, Jennifer Hale of Fox Sports New Orleans reports.

7:15 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) will play and start during Friday's game against the Knicks, Andrew Lopez of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

7:15 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) is starting Friday's game against New York, Andrew Lopez of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

6:22 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) is still a game-time decision but will likely play Friday against New York.

6:39 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, and the team is targeting Friday for a return, Malika Andrews of ESPN.com reports.

2:26 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves and will be on limited minutes if cleared to play, Malika Andrews of ESPN.com reports.

5:18 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

6:16 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) was ruled out for Monday's game against the Raptors, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

12:03 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) is unlikely to play Monday against Toronto, Pelicans studio host Daniel Sallerson reports.

4:00 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's contest at Toronto.

5:22 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) is out Saturday against the Suns, Sean Kelley of the Pelicans Radio Network reports.

1:31 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) will be a game-time decision Saturday against the Suns, Andrew Lopez of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

6:24 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.

4:51 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.

2:56 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) is not expected to play Wednesday against Chicago but head coach Alvin Gentry said he could return for Saturday's game against the Suns, Andrew Lopez of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

12:19 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) said he's progressing in his recovery from a sprained right ankle, but he hopes to return within the next week, Daniel Sallerson of Pelicans.com reports.

5:00 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Bulls.

3:24 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

4:26 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers.

10:09 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) could return to action as early as Thursday against the Trailblazers, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.

7:28 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) is out Wednesday against the Warriors.

5:58 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (ankle) has been ruled out of Monday's game in Denver.

8:57 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) sprained his right ankle during Saturday's game against the Jazz and will not return.

7:50 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) (undisclosed) checked back into Saturday's game after a trip to the locker room, Andrew Lopez of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

7:31 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) went to the locker room during the first quarter of Saturday's game against the Jazz, Scott Kushner of The New Orleans Advocate reports.

12:08 AM - Elfrid Payton (NO) recorded 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt), six rebounds, six assists, and one block in 24 minutes during Friday's 149-129 victory over Sacramento.

7:59 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) posted 10 points (5-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and one steal in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 131-112 win over the Rockets.

7:00 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) totaled seven points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), seven assists, four rebounds and two blocks across 24 minutes in the Pelicans' 116-102 preseason loss to the Hawks on Monday.

7:22 PM - Elfrid Payton (NO) agreed to a one-year deal with the Pelicans on Sunday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.