Elfrid Payton agrees to 1-year deal with Suns

The Phoenix Suns have officially signed Elfrid Payton to a 1-year deal, sources tell The Athletic.

Source: Shams Charania/The Athletic

ANALYSIS: Payton will join the Suns' loaded roster in a reserve role as the third-string point guard behind Chris Paul and Cameron Payne. Starting last season for the New York Knicks, Payton averaged 10.1 points and 3.2 assists per game.

BasketballNews.com's Evan Sidery broke the news last week about the Suns and Payton working towards an eventual signing.