Sacramento Kings and Elfrid Payton agree to deal for roster spot
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:12 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Sacramento Kings have reached an agreement with Elfrid Payton, according to Senior VP of CSE Talent Darrell Comer. Payton, who averages 9.8 points and 5.8 assists over nine NBA seasons, will compete for a spot on the Kings' roster. Kings GM Scott Perry has prior connections to Payton from their time with the Magic and Knicks. Further details about the contract and expectations for Payton are yet to be disclosed.
- •Elfrid Payton averages 9.8 points and 5.8 assists in his career.
- •Payton will compete for a roster spot with the Kings.
- •Kings GM Scott Perry previously worked with Payton.
- •Details of Payton's contract have not been revealed.
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