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

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 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.

With injuries ravaging their rotation, the New Orleans Pelicans should re-evaluate the long-term future of their roster since they don't need win-now pieces in return.

After a brutal beatdown against the New York Knicks yesterday, the shorthanded New Orleans Pelicans have to jump right into the fray against the Atlanta Hawks tonight. There are a combined 12 players listed on the injury report.

Hawks vs. Pelicans, Celtics vs. Heat, Nets vs. Bulls, Lakers vs. Timberwolves. Which teams can get a win and cash some bets tonight?