ELFRID PAYTON
New Orleans Pelicans
Point Guard
Salary: $51,527
Cap Hit: $35,992
Years of Service 
: 8
: 82024-25 Year of Service Earned : Yes
: YesBORN: Feb 22, 1994
BIRTHPLACE: Gretna, Louisiana, United States
NATIONALITY:
United States
United StatesHEIGHT:
6'3"
191cmWEIGHT:
195lbs
88kgAGE: 31
SHOOTS: Right
AGENT DETAILS
Agency:Wasserman Basketball
Primary Agent:Chafie Fields
SUMMARY▴▾
Elfrid Payton's salary is $51,527 for the 2024-25 season. He is a 31 year old point guard who was born on Feb 22, 1994. He was drafted 10th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1st round of the 2014 draft. He has signed 13 contracts worth a total value of $46,115,167. He will be a UFA at the end of the 2024-25 season when he is 31 years old. He is represented by the agent Chafie Fields of Wasserman Basketball.
Bird Rights: Non-Bird (NQVFA)
CURRENT CONTRACT
VETERAN CONTRACT (REST OF SEASON)
COMPARE THIS CONTRACTSIGNED BY: Bryson Graham
AGENT: Chafie Fields · Wasserman Basketball
BIRD RIGHTS:
: 1 year
: $51,527
: $51,527 (100%)
: UFA
AAV
: $51,527
: $51,527Cap % : 0.00
: 0.00: NBA Transactions
Elfrid Payton signed a 1 year, $51,527 contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on Apr 11, 2025. The contract has a cap hit of $35,992.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $35,992 | $51,527 | $51,527 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $35,992 | $51,527 | $51,527 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2025-26: $2,296,271
UNCONFIRMED: Contract based on initial report. Once the details have been confirmed the contract will be updatedCONTRACT HISTORY
: 2 - 4 years
: $10,849,500
: $10,699,500 (99%)
: RFA
AAV: $2,712,375
: $2,712,375Cap % : 3.80
: 3.80: 
ORL
ORL: Rookie Exception
: July 2, 2014
: SalarySwish
Elfrid Payton signed a 2-4 year, $10,849,500 contract with the Orlando Magic on Jul 2, 2014. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $2,397,840 to $3,332,340.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | $2,397,840 | $2,322,840 | $2,322,840 | $75,000 | $0 | ||
| 2015-16 | $2,505,720 | $2,430,720 (+5%) | $2,430,720 | $75,000 | $0 | ||
| 2016-17 | Team | Yes (Oct 25, 2015) | $2,613,600 | $2,613,600 (+8%) | $2,613,600 (0→2.61M) | $0 | $0 |
| 2017-18 | Team | Yes (Oct 25, 2016) | $3,332,340 | $3,332,340 (+31%) | $3,332,340 (0→3.33M) | $0 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $10,849,500 | $10,699,500 | $10,699,500 | $150,000 | $0 |
Qualifying Offer: $4,749,591
Cap Hold 2018-19: $9,997,020
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2016-17: $2,613,600 Team Option [Requirements Met]
2017-18: $3,332,340 Team Option [Requirements Met]
QUALIFYING OFFER DECLINED: 
PHX on Jun 27, 2018
PHX on Jun 27, 2018CONTRACT NOTE: Likely Incentives: Summer League and Summer Conditioning
: 1 year
: $3,000,000
: $3,000,000 (100%)
: UFA
AAV: $3,000,000
: $3,000,000Cap % : 2.94
: 2.94: SalarySwish
Elfrid Payton signed a 1 year, $3,000,000 contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on Jul 8, 2018. The contract has a cap hit of $3,000,000.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2019-20: $3,600,000
: 2 years
: $16,000,000
: $9,000,000 (56%)
: UFA
AAV: $8,000,000
: $8,000,000Cap % : 7.33
: 7.33: 
NYK
NYK: Cap Room
: July 8, 2019
: SalarySwish
Elfrid Payton signed a 2 year, $16,000,000 contract with the New York Knicks on Jul 8, 2019. The contract has a cap hit of $8,000,000.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2020-21 W | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $16,000,000 | $16,000,000 | $9,000,000 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2021-22: $10,400,000
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2020-21: Increase from $1,000,000 to $8,000,000 (+$7,000,000) if player is not waived [Requirements Unmet]
WAIVED: This contract was waived (NYK - Nov 19, 2020)
NYK - Nov 19, 2020)DEAD CAP: This contract is a source of dead cap, refer to the Dead Cap section below for details
: 1 year
: $4,767,000
: $4,767,000 (100%)
: UFA
AAV: $4,767,000
: $4,767,000Cap % : 4.37
: 4.37: NYK
NYK: Cap Room
: November 29, 2020
: SalarySwish
Elfrid Payton signed a 1 year, $4,767,000 contract with the New York Knicks on Nov 29, 2020. The contract has a cap hit of $4,767,000.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | $4,767,000 | $4,767,000 | $4,767,000 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $4,767,000 | $4,767,000 | $4,767,000 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2021-22: $5,720,400
: 1 year
: $2,389,641
: $2,389,641 (100%)
: UFA
AAV: $2,389,641
: $2,389,641Cap % : 1.48
: 1.48: SalarySwish
Elfrid Payton signed a 1 year, $2,389,641 contract with the Phoenix Suns on Aug 11, 2021. The contract has a cap hit of $1,669,178.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | $1,669,178 | $2,389,641 | $2,389,641 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $1,669,178 | $2,389,641 | $2,389,641 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2022-23: $1,836,090
EXHIBIT 10
COMPARE THIS CONTRACTSIGNED BY: Chad Buchanan
AGENT: Chafie Fields · Wasserman Basketball
BIRD RIGHTS: 
→
→: 1 year
: $2,891,467
: $0 (0%)
: UFA (Waived)
AAV: $2,891,467
: $2,891,467Cap % : 2.00
: 2.00: SalarySwish
Elfrid Payton signed a 1 year, $2,891,467 contract with the Indiana Pacers on Sep 27, 2023. The contract has a cap hit of $2,019,706.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 W | $2,019,706 | $2,891,467 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $2,019,706 | $2,891,467 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2024-25: $2,087,519
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2023-24: Increase from $0 to $2,891,467 (+$2,891,467) if player is not waived before Jan 10 [Requirements Unmet]
WAIVED: This contract was waived (
IND - Sep 30, 2023)
IND - Sep 30, 2023)EXHIBIT 10
COMPARE THIS CONTRACTSIGNED BY: Bryson Graham
AGENT: Chafie Fields · Wasserman Basketball
BIRD RIGHTS: →
→: 1 year
: $2,988,550
: $0 (0%)
: UFA (Waived)
AAV: $2,988,550
: $2,988,550Cap % : 2.00
: 2.00: SalarySwish
Elfrid Payton signed a 1 year, $2,988,550 contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on Oct 10, 2024. The contract has a cap hit of $2,087,519.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 W | $2,087,519 | $2,988,550 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $2,087,519 | $2,988,550 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2025-26: $2,296,271
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2024-25: Increase from $0 to $2,988,550 (+$2,988,550) if player is not waived before Jan 10 [Requirements Unmet]
WAIVED: This contract was waived (NOP - Oct 16, 2024)
NOP - Oct 16, 2024)VETERAN CONTRACT (REST OF SEASON)
COMPARE THIS CONTRACTSIGNED BY: Bryson Graham
AGENT: Chafie Fields · Wasserman Basketball
BIRD RIGHTS: →
→: 1 year
: $2,490,458
: $0 (0%)
: UFA (Waived)
AAV: $2,490,458
: $2,490,458Cap % : 2.00
: 2.00: SalarySwish
Elfrid Payton signed a 1 year, $2,490,458 contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on Nov 20, 2024. The contract has a cap hit of $1,739,599.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 W | $1,739,599 | $2,490,458 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $1,739,599 | $2,490,458 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2025-26: $2,296,271
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2024-25: Increase from $0 to $2,490,458 (+$2,490,458) if player is not waived before Jan 10, 2025 [Requirements Unmet]
WAIVED: This contract was waived (NOP - Dec 3, 2024)
NOP - Dec 3, 2024)DEAD CAP: This contract is a source of dead cap, refer to the Dead Cap section below for details
: 1 year
: $171,756
: $171,756 (100%)
: UFA
AAV: $171,756
: $171,756Cap % : 0.00
: 0.00: 
CHA
CHA: 10-Day (Expires: Feb 16, 2025)
: February 7, 2025
: SalarySwish
Elfrid Payton signed a 1 year, $171,756 contract with the Charlotte Hornets on Feb 7, 2025. The contract has a cap hit of $119,972.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $119,972 | $171,756 | $171,756 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $119,972 | $171,756 | $171,756 | $0 | $0 |
CONTRACT EXPIRES: Feb 16, 2025
: 1 year
: $171,756
: $171,756 (100%)
: UFA
AAV: $171,756
: $171,756Cap % : 0.00
: 0.00: CHA
CHA: 10-Day (Expires: Feb 27, 2025)
: February 18, 2025
: SalarySwish
Elfrid Payton signed a 1 year, $171,756 contract with the Charlotte Hornets on Feb 18, 2025. The contract has a cap hit of $119,972.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $119,972 | $171,756 | $171,756 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $119,972 | $171,756 | $171,756 | $0 | $0 |
CONTRACT EXPIRES: Feb 27, 2025
10-DAY CONTRACT
COMPARE THIS CONTRACTSIGNED BY: Bryson Graham
AGENT: Chafie Fields · Wasserman Basketball
BIRD RIGHTS: →
→: 1 year
: $171,756
: $171,756 (100%)
: UFA
AAV: $171,756
: $171,756Cap % : 0.00
: 0.00: NOP
NOP: 10-Day (Expires: Mar 30, 2025)
: March 21, 2025
: SalarySwish
Elfrid Payton signed a 1 year, $171,756 contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on Mar 21, 2025. The contract has a cap hit of $119,972.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $119,972 | $171,756 | $171,756 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $119,972 | $171,756 | $171,756 | $0 | $0 |
CONTRACT EXPIRES: Mar 30, 2025
10-DAY CONTRACT
COMPARE THIS CONTRACTSIGNED BY: Bryson Graham
AGENT: Chafie Fields · Wasserman Basketball
BIRD RIGHTS:
: 1 year
: $171,756
: $171,756 (100%)
: UFA
AAV: $171,756
: $171,756Cap % : 0.00
: 0.00: NOP
NOP: 10-Day (Expires: Apr 11, 2025)
: April 2, 2025
: SalarySwish
Elfrid Payton signed a 1 year, $171,756 contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on Apr 2, 2025. The contract has a cap hit of $119,972.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $119,972 | $171,756 | $171,756 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $119,972 | $171,756 | $171,756 | $0 | $0 |
CONTRACT EXPIRES: Apr 11, 2025
DEAD CAP
TYPE: WAIVERS
TEAM: New York Knicks
New York KnicksLENGTH: 1 YEAR
VALUE: $1,000,000
DATE: November 19, 2020
| SEASON | BASE SALARY | CAP HIT | |
| 2020-21 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
Note: Waived by New York Knicks
TYPE: WAIVERS
TEAM: New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans PelicansLENGTH: 1 YEAR
VALUE: $274,809
DATE: December 3, 2024
| SEASON | BASE SALARY | CAP HIT | |
| 2024-25 | $274,809 | $274,809 |
Note: Waived by New Orleans Pelicans
SALARY PROGRESSION
CURRENT SEASON STATS
| Season | Type | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Regular | New Orleans Pelicans | 18 | 7 | 388 | 79 | 101 | 37 | 36.6 | 6 | 1 | 16.7 | 7 | 4 | 57.1 | 14 | 52 | 66 | 146 | 18 | 8 | |
| Regular | Charlotte Hornets | 6 | 2 | 123 | 6 | 21 | 3 | 14.3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 20 | 6 | 3 | ||
| 2024-25 | Regular | New Orleans Pelicans | 18 | 7 | 21.6 | 4.4 | 2.1 | 5.6 | 36.6 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 16.7 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 57.1 | 0.8 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 8.1 | 1.0 | 0.4 | |
| Regular | Charlotte Hornets | 6 | 2 | 20.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 3.5 | 14.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0.5 |
CAREER STATS
Stats Powered by 
| Season | Type | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | Regular | Orlando Magic | 82 | 63 | 2489 | 731 | 708 | 301 | 42.5 | 42 | 11 | 26.2 | 214 | 118 | 55.1 | 107 | 242 | 349 | 533 | 142 | 20 | |
| 2015-16 | Regular | Orlando Magic | 73 | 69 | 2145 | 778 | 730 | 318 | 43.6 | 92 | 30 | 32.6 | 190 | 112 | 58.9 | 77 | 184 | 261 | 467 | 89 | 20 | |
| 2016-17 | Regular | Orlando Magic | 82 | 58 | 2465 | 1046 | 912 | 430 | 47.1 | 146 | 40 | 27.4 | 211 | 146 | 69.2 | 89 | 298 | 387 | 529 | 88 | 40 | |
| 2017-18 | Regular | Orlando Magic | 44 | 44 | 1257 | 573 | 458 | 238 | 52.0 | 67 | 25 | 37.3 | 114 | 72 | 63.2 | 47 | 127 | 174 | 275 | 64 | 16 | |
| Regular | Phoenix Suns | 19 | 19 | 551 | 224 | 209 | 91 | 43.5 | 25 | 5 | 20.0 | 54 | 37 | 68.5 | 17 | 83 | 100 | 118 | 19 | 6 | ||
| 2018-19 | Regular | New Orleans Pelicans | 42 | 42 | 1250 | 446 | 412 | 179 | 43.4 | 105 | 33 | 31.4 | 74 | 55 | 74.3 | 49 | 171 | 220 | 320 | 44 | 17 | |
| 2019-20 | Regular | New York Knicks | 45 | 36 | 1246 | 449 | 440 | 193 | 43.9 | 69 | 14 | 20.3 | 86 | 49 | 57.0 | 52 | 160 | 212 | 323 | 70 | 17 | |
| 2020-21 | Regular | New York Knicks | 63 | 63 | 1484 | 639 | 622 | 269 | 43.2 | 98 | 28 | 28.6 | 107 | 73 | 68.2 | 64 | 152 | 216 | 203 | 47 | 9 | |
| Playoffs | New York Knicks | 2 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2021-22 | Regular | Phoenix Suns | 50 | 1 | 549 | 150 | 175 | 67 | 38.3 | 18 | 4 | 22.2 | 32 | 12 | 37.5 | 21 | 67 | 88 | 99 | 25 | 6 | |
| Playoffs | Phoenix Suns | 2 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 66.7 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024-25 | Regular | New Orleans Pelicans | 18 | 7 | 388 | 79 | 101 | 37 | 36.6 | 6 | 1 | 16.7 | 7 | 4 | 57.1 | 14 | 52 | 66 | 146 | 18 | 8 | |
| Regular | Charlotte Hornets | 6 | 2 | 123 | 6 | 21 | 3 | 14.3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 20 | 6 | 3 | ||
| 2014-15 | Regular | Orlando Magic | 82 | 63 | 30.4 | 8.9 | 3.7 | 8.6 | 42.5 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 26.2 | 1.4 | 2.6 | 55.1 | 1.3 | 3.0 | 4.3 | 6.5 | 1.7 | 0.2 | |
| 2015-16 | Regular | Orlando Magic | 73 | 69 | 29.4 | 10.7 | 4.4 | 10.0 | 43.6 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 32.6 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 58.9 | 1.1 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 6.4 | 1.2 | 0.3 | |
| 2016-17 | Regular | Orlando Magic | 82 | 58 | 30.1 | 12.8 | 5.2 | 11.1 | 47.1 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 27.4 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 69.2 | 1.1 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 6.5 | 1.1 | 0.5 | |
| 2017-18 | Regular | Orlando Magic | 44 | 44 | 28.6 | 13.0 | 5.4 | 10.4 | 52.0 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 37.3 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 63.2 | 1.1 | 2.9 | 4.0 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 0.4 | |
| Regular | Phoenix Suns | 19 | 19 | 29.0 | 11.8 | 4.8 | 11.0 | 43.5 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 20.0 | 2.0 | 2.8 | 68.5 | 0.9 | 4.4 | 5.3 | 6.2 | 1.0 | 0.3 | ||
| 2018-19 | Regular | New Orleans Pelicans | 42 | 42 | 29.8 | 10.6 | 4.3 | 9.8 | 43.4 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 31.4 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 74.3 | 1.2 | 4.1 | 5.2 | 7.6 | 1.1 | 0.4 | |
| 2019-20 | Regular | New York Knicks | 45 | 36 | 27.7 | 10.0 | 4.3 | 9.8 | 43.9 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 20.3 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 57.0 | 1.2 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 7.2 | 1.6 | 0.4 | |
| 2020-21 | Regular | New York Knicks | 63 | 63 | 23.6 | 10.1 | 4.3 | 9.9 | 43.2 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 28.6 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 68.2 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 0.1 | |
| Playoffs | New York Knicks | 2 | 2 | 6.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 50.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | ||
| 2021-22 | Regular | Phoenix Suns | 50 | 1 | 11.0 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 3.5 | 38.3 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 22.2 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 37.5 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | |
| Playoffs | Phoenix Suns | 2 | 0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 66.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||
| 2024-25 | Regular | New Orleans Pelicans | 18 | 7 | 21.6 | 4.4 | 2.1 | 5.6 | 36.6 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 16.7 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 57.1 | 0.8 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 8.1 | 1.0 | 0.4 | |
| Regular | Charlotte Hornets | 6 | 2 | 20.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 3.5 | 14.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0.5 |
SalarySwish
SalarySwish