Topic: Elfrid Payton

Forwards Nikola Mirotic and Julius Randle will watch from the bench Wednesday night when the New Orleans Pelicans visit the Bucks in Milwaukee.

The Miami Heat has lost six straight home games, an alarming skid for a team that made the playoffs last season and brought back everyone of significance on its roster.

The New Orleans Pelicans miss point guard Elfrid Payton's ball handling and defense.

The New Orleans Pelicans hope to get starting point guard Elfrid Payton back from a sprained right ankle when they host his former team Saturday night.

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Nothing went right for the Oklahoma City Thunder over the season's first 10 days.

The Portland Trail Blazers haven't forgotten being on the wrong side of a first-round playoff sweep at the hands of the New Orleans Pelicans last season.

The New Orleans Pelicans had perhaps the most impressive opening-night performance of any team in the NBA.

Phoenix Suns guard Elfrid Payton is no longer the proud owner of one of the best hairstyles in the NBA.

Golden State's recent slump extended into Saturday, and it could keep the Warriors from home court advantage if they make the NBA Finals.

PHOENIX -- Gotcha.