Elfrid Payton signs camp contract with Sacramento Kings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 3:41 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Elfrid Payton has signed a one-year, non-guaranteed contract with the Sacramento Kings, aiming to secure a backup point guard role behind rookie Darius Acuff. Payton, who has not played in the NBA for over a year, brings nine seasons of experience but averaged just 3.5 points and 6.9 assists in his last season. He will compete with Ben Simmons for the position. Sacramento currently has 13 standard contracts and is seeking a veteran to fill a 14th roster spot.
- •Elfrid Payton joins Kings' training camp roster
- •Payton last played in the 2024-25 NBA season
- •Competing with Ben Simmons for backup point guard role
- •Kings aim for a 14-man roster before the season
- 3:41 PMYahoo Sports — Elfrid Payton signs camp contract with Sacramento, has chance to make roster
"Sacramento continues to look for the right backup veteran point guard behind Darius Acuff.
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