Report: Hornets work out veteran point guard Elfrid Payton

In a recent NBA rumors and intel article, HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reported that the Charlotte Hornets have worked out veteran point guard Elfrid Payton.

Payton, who also recently worked out for the Minnesota Timberwolves, is 29 years old and holds career averages of 10.1 points, 4 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game. Across eight NBA seasons, he’s appeared in 500 games for four different teams after being picked 10th in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic.

Last season, Payton played in 10 games for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. He put up 7.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6 assists per game for the Indiana Pacers’ G League affiliate. Payton departed the team in the spring to sign with Osos de…