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Elfrid Payton embraces role with Suns during his second stint with team Elfrid Payton started his first game this season Sunday at Sacramento. He's ready if called on again.

MARCH 23, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Suns point guard Elfrid Payton talks his role as backup, possible start vs. Minnesota The Suns’ veteran point guard discussed contributing to their winning culture, and adjusting his role in his second stint with the team sinc...

MARCH 23, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Poor outing Sunday Payton recorded one point (0-3 FG, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists, two blocks and three steals over 18 minutes during Sunday's 127-124 overtime victory over the Kings.

Impact Payton didn't have a lot of involvement on offense and although the one-point stat line reads poorly, at least he managed to make his presence felt in other categories throughout a limited 18-minute appearance. It's worth noting he only started because Cameron Payne (illness) and Chris Paul (thumb) were absent, so Payton should head back to the bench sooner than later. His next chance to play will come Wednesday at Minnesota.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shamet hits key 3-pointer in OT, Suns rally to beat Kings

Landry Shamet made a 3-pointer with 31 seconds left in overtime moments after missing an open look beyond the arc and the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns beat the Sacramento Kings 127-124...

MARCH 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Will start Sunday Payton will start Sunday's contest against the Kings, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact With Camerson Payne (illness) sidelined, Payton will draw his first start of the season. Aaron Holiday is also expected to see an increased role off the bench, but Devin Booker will likely handle the majority of the offensive playmaking responsibilities.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited output despite opportunity Payton produced two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and three assists over 14 minutes during Friday's 117-102 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Payton logged just 14 minutes despite the fact the Suns were without their three primary point guard options. If nothing else, this indicates where Payton currently site in the team's pecking order. While he can have some limited value when handed sufficient playing time, it is hard to that happening based on Friday's performance.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly notches double-double Payton had 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six rebounds, nine assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Saturday's 132-105 win over Orlando.

Impact The lopsided nature of the score allowed Payton to see his most playing time since Oct. 23, and he took advantage of the opportunity with his first double-digit scoring effort since late October. The veteran point guard finished with season-high single-game marks in both assists and rebounds to register his best performance of the campaign. Despite the strong effort, Payton isn't likely to see minutes beyond the teens most nights.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to score in 10 minutes Payton closed Thursday's 124-115 loss to the Hawks with zero points (0-1 FG), two rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 10 minutes.

Impact Payton managed to dish out seven assists but offered very little else in the loss. Even without Cameron Payne who is out with a wrist injury, Payton has not been able to establish himself as a sizeable part of the rotation. He has not played more than 15 minutes since all the way back on December 19, and so chances are he remains a nonfactor the rest of the way.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'It's crazy': Suns' Elfrid Payton details wild week in and out of NBA's COVID-19 protocols Phoenix Suns guard Elfrid Payton gives day-by-day account of a week in which he was in and out of the NBA's health and safety protocols.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Phoenix Suns' Jae Crowder, Elfrid Payton in NBA's COVID health and safety protocols Jae Crowder and Elfrid Payton are in health and safety protocols day after Suns Christmas Day loss to Golden State at Footprint Center.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Jae Crowder, Elfrid Payton enter COVID-19 protocols Adrian Wojnarowski: Phoenix’s Jae Crowder and Elfrid Payton are entering Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN. Suns are working to sign player...

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Elfrid Payton comes home to play for Pelicans | Pelicans Insider

Elfrid Payton comes home to play for Pelicans | Pelicans Insider

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Elfrid Payton: 'Everybody's got to do more'

Elfrid Payton: 'Everybody's got to do more'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Elfrid Payton talks 115-112 Pels win over Jazz

Elfrid Payton talks 115-112 Pels win over Jazz

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

HIGHLIGHTS: Elfrid Payton hits from Three-Point Range

HIGHLIGHTS: Elfrid Payton hits from Three-Point Range

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

HIGHLIGHTS: Elfrid Payton goes Coast-to-Coast

HIGHLIGHTS: Elfrid Payton goes Coast-to-Coast

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

HIGHLIGHTS: Elfrid Payton to Anthony Davis Ally-Oop | New Orleans Pelicans at Houston Rockets

HIGHLIGHTS: Elfrid Payton to Anthony Davis Ally-Oop | New Orleans Pelicans at Houston Rockets

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Nikola Vucevic and Elfrid Payton react to win over Knicks

Nikola Vucevic and Elfrid Payton react to win over Knicks

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

HIGHLIGHTS: Elfrid Payton fools everyone

HIGHLIGHTS: Elfrid Payton fools everyone

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Elfrid Payton triple-double leads Pelicans Past Rockets

Elfrid Payton triple-double leads Pelicans Past Rockets

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

HIGHLIGHTS: Elfrid Payton making it all happen

HIGHLIGHTS: Elfrid Payton making it all happen

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

HIGHLIGHTS: Elfrid Payton uses the glass perfectly

HIGHLIGHTS: Elfrid Payton uses the glass perfectly

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Elfrid Payton on his 5th Consecutive Triple-Double, win over Dallas

Elfrid Payton on his 5th Consecutive Triple-Double, win over Dallas

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Serge Ibaka, Elfrid Payton give back for Christmas

Serge Ibaka, Elfrid Payton give back for Christmas

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

HIGHLIGHTS: Elfrid Payton DUNKS the Ally-Oop from Davis

HIGHLIGHTS: Elfrid Payton DUNKS the Ally-Oop from Davis

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS