Elfrid Payton

[Cajunsmike]

Elfrid plays an a horrible team. Still not sure if he is a top tier point guard, but he has improved his shooting over the past couple of years. I would not be surprised if the Magic go in a different direction next year and he is playing for someone else. Hopefully he can get on a contender.

Magic lost 3 of their top 6 players to injury earlier in the season. That is why they are struggling. At the beginning of the season, they were doing fine. One thing I noticed against the Pels. One of his free throws hit his hair upon release which I think caused the miss.

[jllanclos]

Good luck, EP.

[cajun_lannister]

Orlando is a dumpster fire happy for EP to get out of there

[HOUCajun]

Traded for a 2nd round pick which means he was traded for nothing. Surprised that his defense is considered a knock. Would have thought he would be a good nba defender.

[NewsCopy]

The Suns have acquired point guard Elfrid Payton from the Orlando Magic for a second-round draft pick, according to General Manager Ryan McDonough.

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[zephyr]

Orlando is a dumpster fire happy for EP to get out of there

I'm happy for him as well but the Suns are about the only team worse.

[BrockMeaux]

He's a restricted free agent after the season, meaning the move gives the Suns the right to match any offer sheet he may sign with another team.

Personally, seeing as the Pelicans needed a defense-first guard, I was hoping they'd try and swing Rajon Rondo's expiring contract or a pick to Orlando for Payton. Wasn't to be, I guess. Dell Demps likes to throw any possible assets in a fire before they can do any real good for the team.

[DaddyCajun]

Best of luck to EP! I too wish he would have gone to the Pelicans!

[Hudsheen#Fired]

He's a restricted free agent after the season, meaning the move gives the Suns the right to match any offer sheet he may sign with another team.

Personally, seeing as the Pelicans needed a defense-first guard, I was hoping they'd try and swing Rajon Rondo's expiring contract or a pick to Orlando for Payton. Wasn't to be, I guess. Dell Demps likes to throw any possible assets in a fire before they can do any real good for the team.

Elfrid is rated as one of worst defensive guards in the league

[zephyr]

He's a restricted free agent after the season, meaning the move gives the Suns the right to match any offer sheet he may sign with another team.

Personally, seeing as the Pelicans needed a defense-first guard, I was hoping they'd try and swing Rajon Rondo's expiring contract or a pick to Orlando for Payton. Wasn't to be, I guess. Dell Demps likes to throw any possible assets in a fire before they can do any real good for the team.

I'm not sure the Pelicans had the cap space to go after him after they are paying Mirotic $12.5 million for this year.