The New Orleans Pelicans are inching toward getting healthy. Elfrid Payton was upgraded to probable on the latest injury report. Payton has not played since November 16th when he fractured his pinkie finger against the New York Knicks.
Payton returning to the lineup will be a welcome sight as outside of Jrue Holiday the Pelicans have struggled mightily from the guard position. Tim Frazier has tried his best, but he is not cut out to be a starting point guard in this league. Frank Jackson was recently sent down to the G-League before being recalled recently.