The New Orleans Pelicans are waiving guard Elfrid Payton, sources told ESPN on Tuesday. Payton averaged 6.7 points, 6.9 assists and 3.4 rebounds in 20.5 minutes per night in seven games for the Pelicans -- including a 14-point,

The New Orleans Pelicans waived Gretna native Elfrid Payton. Payton, in his second stint with the Pelicans, played in seven games.

The Pelicans are waiving veteran guard Elfrid Payton, per Shams Charania of ESPN, and it feels like the end of a short-but-sweet homecoming story in New Orleans.

Shams Charania: The New Orleans Pelicans are waiving guard Elfrid Payton, sources tell ESPN. Payton averaged 6.7 points, 6.9 assists and 3.4 rebounds in seven games for the Pelicans -- including a 14-point, 21-assist performance on Nov. 25.

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In Monday’s game against the Indiana Pacers, Payton nearly racked up his seventh triple-double. His 14 points, seven rebounds and 21 assists helped New Orleans dig out of an early double-digit point deficit and make the game competitive.