Elfrid Payton
New Orleans Pelicans, Point Guard
Age: 30-267d (Feb 22, 1994)
Exp: 8 Years
Country: US
College: Louisiana-Lafayette
Drafted: Round 1 (#10 overall), 2014
Agent(s): Aaron Mintz, Ty Sullivan
INACTIVE
2024-2024 exhibit-10
Elfrid Payton signed a 1 year , $2,988,550 contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, including an average annual salary of $2,988,550.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,988,550
Average Salary:
$2,988,550
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Signed Using:
Minimum
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
2023-2023 exhibit-10
Elfrid Payton signed a 1 year , $2,891,467 contract with the Indiana Pacers, including an average annual salary of $2,891,467.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,891,467
Average Salary:
$2,891,467
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Signed Using:
Minimum
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
2021-2021 Free Agent
Elfrid Payton signed a 1 year , $2,239,544 contract with the Phoenix Suns, including $2,239,544 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,239,544.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,239,544
Average Salary:
$2,239,544
GTD at Sign:
$2,239,544
Total GTD:
$2,239,544
Signed Using:
Minimum
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
2020-2020 Free Agent
Elfrid Payton signed a 1 year , $4,767,000 contract with the New York Knicks, including $4,767,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,767,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,767,000
Average Salary:
$4,767,000
GTD at Sign:
$4,767,000
Total GTD:
$4,767,000
Signed Using:
cap-space
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
2019-2020 Free Agent
Elfrid Payton signed a 2 year , $16,000,000 contract with the New York Knicks, including $9,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $16,000,000
Average Salary:
$8,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$9,000,000
Total GTD:
$9,000,000
Signed Using:
cap-space
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
2018-2018
Elfrid Payton signed a 1 year , $3,000,000 contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, including $3,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$3,000,000
Total GTD:
$3,000,000
Signed Using:
bi-annual-exception
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
2014-2017 Rookie
Elfrid Payton signed a 4 year , $10,849,500 contract with the Orlando Magic, including $10,849,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,712,375.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $10,849,500
Average Salary:
$2,712,375
GTD at Sign:
$4,903,560
Total GTD:
$10,849,500
Signed Using:
rookie-scale-exception
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
Seasons
8 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$29,356,044
Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 20 |
Active
|
$2,397,840 |
$2,397,840 |
||
2015 | 21 |
Active
|
$2,505,720 |
$4,903,560 |
||
2016 | 22 |
Active
|
$2,613,600 |
$7,517,160 |
||
2017 | 23 |
Active
Retained
|
$1,186,087 $2,146,253 |
$8,703,247 $10,849,500 |
||
2018 | 24 |
Active
|
$3,000,000 |
$13,849,500 |
||
2019 | 25 |
Active
|
$7,500,000 |
$21,349,500 |
||
2020 | 26 |
Active
Retained
|
$4,767,000 $1,000,000 |
$26,116,500 $27,116,500 |
||
2021 | 27 |
Active
|
$2,239,544 |
$29,356,044 |
||
Total |
$29,356,044 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | $9,663,413 | - | - | $9,663,413 | |
2 | $3,425,631 | - | - | $3,425,631 | |
1 | $3,000,000 | - | - | $3,000,000 | |
2 | $13,267,000 | - | - | $13,267,000 |
Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 20 |
$2,397,840
|
$2,397,840 |
$2,397,840 |
|||
2015 | 21 |
$2,505,720
|
$2,505,720 |
$4,903,560 |
|||
2016 | 22 |
$2,613,600
|
$2,613,600 |
$7,517,160 |
|||
2017 | 23 |
$1,186,087 $2,146,253
|
$1,186,087 $2,146,253 |
$8,703,247 $10,849,500 |
|||
2018 | 24 |
$3,000,000
|
$3,000,000 |
$13,849,500 |
|||
2019 | 25 |
$7,500,000
|
$7,500,000 |
$21,349,500 |
|||
2020 | 26 |
$4,767,000 $1,000,000
|
$4,767,000 $1,000,000 |
$26,116,500 $27,116,500 |
|||
2021 | 27 |
$2,239,544
|
$2,239,544 |
$29,356,044 |
|||
Total |
$29,356,044 |
$29,356,044 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | $9,663,413 | - | - | $9,663,413 | |
2 | $3,425,631 | - | - | $3,425,631 | |
1 | $3,000,000 | - | - | $3,000,000 | |
2 | $13,267,000 | - | - | $13,267,000 |
Injuries
Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021-22 | PHX | Dec 29, 2021 - Dec 30, 2021 | 1 | Health Protocols |
2020-21 | NYK | Mar 13, 2021 - Mar 22, 2021 | 5 | Hamstring |
2020-21 | NYK | Feb 25, 2021 - Mar 03, 2021 | 4 | Hamstring |
2019-20 | NYK | Feb 21, 2020 - Feb 25, 2020 | 2 | Ankle |
2019-20 | NYK | Jan 05, 2020 - Jan 06, 2020 | 1 | Personal |
2019-20 | NYK | Oct 30, 2019 - Dec 04, 2019 | 17 | Hamstring |
2018-19 | NOP | Jan 29, 2019 - Feb 21, 2019 | 10 | Ankle |
2018-19 | NOP | Nov 17, 2018 - Dec 30, 2018 | 22 | Finger |
2018-19 | NOP | Oct 29, 2018 - Nov 15, 2018 | 9 | Ankle |
2017-18 | PHX | Mar 28, 2018 - Apr 10, 2018 | 7 | Knee |
2017-18 | ORL | Nov 11, 2017 - Nov 12, 2017 | 1 | Rest |
2017-18 | ORL | Oct 21, 2017 - Nov 07, 2017 | 8 | Hamstring |
2015-16 | ORL | Mar 14, 2016 - TBD | 0 | Elbow |
2015-16 | ORL | Jan 04, 2016 - Jan 13, 2016 | 0 | Ankle |
- Oct 16, 2024 Waived by New Orleans (NOP)
- Oct 10, 2024 Signed a contract with New Orleans (NOP) - Exhibit 10
- Sep 30, 2023 Waived by Indiana (IND)
- Sep 29, 2023 Signed a contract with Indiana (IND) - Exhibit 10
- Aug 10, 2021 Signed a 1 year contract with Phoenix (PHX)
- Nov 29, 2020 Signed a 1 year $4.767 million contract with New York (NYK)
- Nov 19, 2020 Waived by New York (NYK)
- Jan 30, 2020 Suspended 1 game (forfeit $55,172) for fighting during MEM-NYK game
- Jul 08, 2019 Signed a 2 year $16 million contract with New York (NYK) - includes 2020 $1 million guaranteed
- Jul 06, 2019 New Orleans (NOP) renounced their free-agent exception rights
- Jul 08, 2018 Signed a 1 year $3 million contract with New Orleans (NOP)
- Jul 01, 2018 Phoenix (PHX) renounced their free-agent exception rights
- Jun 27, 2018 Phoenix (PHX) declines to extend Qualifying Offer; becomes an Unrestricted Free Agent
- Mar 04, 2018 Fined $2,000 for ejection from PHX-ATL game
- Feb 08, 2018 Traded to Phoenix (PHX) from Orlando (ORL) for 2018 2nd round pick (#41 Jarred Vanderbilt)
- Oct 25, 2016 Orlando (ORL) exercised $3.33 million option for 2017-2018
- Oct 25, 2015 Orlando (ORL) exercised $2.61 million option for 2016-2017
- Jul 02, 2014 Signed a 2 year $4.9 million contract with Orlando (ORL)
- Jun 26, 2014 Traded to Orlando (ORL) from Philadelphia (PHI) for Dario Saric, 2015 2nd round pick and 2017 1st round pick
- Jun 26, 2014 Drafted by Philadelphia (PHI): Round 1 (#10 overall)
Fines
Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 04, 2015 | for technical foul during ORL-MIL game | $2,000 | ||
Nov 09, 2015 | for technical foul during ORL-IND game | $2,000 | ||
Feb 03, 2016 | for technical foul during ORL-OKC game | $2,000 | ||
Dec 01, 2016 | for technical foul during ORL-MEM game | $2,000 | ||
Dec 16, 2016 | for technical foul during BKN-ORL game | $2,000 | ||
Dec 22, 2017 | for technical foul during NOP-ORL game | $2,000 | ||
Jan 03, 2018 | for technical foul during HOU-ORL game | $2,000 | ||
Jan 06, 2018 | for technical foul during CLE-ORL game | $2,000 | ||
Feb 26, 2018 | for technical foul during PHX-NOP game | $2,000 | ||
Mar 04, 2018 | for ejection from PHX-ATL game | $2,000 | ||
Apr 11, 2018 | for technical foul (game TBD) | $2,000 | ||
Mar 16, 2019 | for technical foul during PHX-NOP game | $2,000 | ||
Jan 14, 2020 | for technical foul during NYK-MIL game | $2,000 | ||
Jan 14, 2020 | for ejection (two technical fouls) from NYK-MIL game | $2,000 | ||
Jan 14, 2020 | for technical foul during NYK-MIL game | $2,000 | ||
Feb 12, 2020 | for technical foul during WAS-NYK game | $2,000 | ||
Feb 15, 2021 | for technical foul during ATL-NYK game | $2,000 | ||
May 15, 2022 | for technical foul during DAL-PHX game (playoff) | $2,000 |
Suspensions
Date | Reason | Games Suspended | Fine Amount | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 30, 2020 | for fighting during MEM-NYK game | 1 | $55,172 |
Year | Team | GP | GS | Min/Gm | Pt/Gm | Reb/Gm | Ast/Gm | Stl/Gm | Blk/Gm | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | PHO | 52 | 1 | 10.6 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 | .383 | .222 | .375 |
2020 | NY | 63 | 63 | 23.6 | 10.1 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | .432 | .286 | .682 |
2019 | NY | 45 | 36 | 27.7 | 10.0 | 4.7 | 7.2 | 1.6 | 0.4 | .439 | .203 | .570 |
2018 | NO | 42 | 42 | 29.7 | 10.6 | 5.2 | 7.6 | 1.0 | 0.4 | .434 | .314 | .743 |
2017 | PHO | 63 | 63 | 28.7 | 12.7 | 4.3 | 6.2 | 1.3 | 0.3 | .493 | .326 | .649 |
2016 | ORL | 82 | 58 | 29.4 | 12.8 | 4.7 | 6.5 | 1.1 | 0.5 | .473 | .274 | .692 |
2015 | ORL | 73 | 68 | 29.4 | 10.7 | 3.6 | 6.4 | 1.2 | 0.3 | .436 | .326 | .589 |
2014 | ORL | 82 | 63 | 30.3 | 8.9 | 4.3 | 6.5 | 1.7 | 0.2 | .425 | .262 | .551 |