Kings Waive Elfrid Payton, Tristen Newton, Viktor Lakhin

Sacramento Kings Part Ways With Former NBA 1st-Round Pick

On Sunday, the Sacramento Kings announced that they were parting ways with three players: Viktor Lakhin, Tristen Newton and Elfrid Payton. Payton, who signed an Exhibit 9 contract last month, is the biggest name among the three players released. He’s a former first-round pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2014, but he had his best […]

Kings Waive Elfrid Payton, Tristen Newton, Viktor Lakhin

The Sacramento Kings waived guard Elfrid Payton and Tristen Newton and center Viktor Lakhin. Payton, Newton and Lakhin had all been signed to non-guaranteed camp contracts. Newton and Lakhin are expected to join the Stockton Kings for the G League season. Payton's deal did not include and Exhibit 10, so it's unclear what his plans are for the upcoming season. The Kings roster now stands in compliance for the regular season. Sacramento has 14 pla…

Kings waive Elfrid Payton, two others

The Kings have waived veteran guard Elfrid Payton, along with Tristen Newton and Viktor Lakhin, the team announced Saturday, via Sean Cunningham of NBC Sacramento. Payton signed a non-guaranteed camp deal in September and had been competing for a spot on the standard roster. The former No. 10 overall pick has played nine NBA seasons. […]

Kings Waive Viktor Lakhin, Tristen Newton, Elfrid Payton

The Kings have waived training camp invitees Viktor Lakhin, Tristen Newton and Elfrid Payton, the team announced today (Twitter link via Sean Cunningham of NBC Sacramento). Payton, a nine-year veteran who was selected 10th overall in the 2014 draft, is the most well-known player among the group for NBA fans. He signed his Exhibit 9 […]