Trade Request and Contract Situation
Dejounte Murray wants to leave the New Orleans Pelicans. The guard has made it clear to the team that he is ready to play a key role in meaningful basketball elsewhere. His agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, is working with team officials to find a resolution.
Murray is earning 32.8 million dollars this season. He also holds a player option for 30.8 million dollars next season. The 30 year old guard was an All Star in 2022 and arrived in New Orleans to help the team compete, but things have not gone according to plan.
Struggles on the Court and Deleted Posts
The Pelicans have struggled this season, starting with four wins and eight losses. They are currently on a four game losing streak. Their recent slump included a heavy 145-111 loss at home against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday.
Tensions surfaced on social media after that game. Murray responded to a post mentioning that the team is 3-0 without him and 1-8 with him on the court. He wrote, "From what's going on INSIDE, this sounds like someone hit you to say this! THE 'SABOTAGE' IS REAL!" He later deleted the post.
Trade History and Injury Record
New Orleans acquired Murray from the Atlanta Hawks in June 2024. To get him, the Pelicans traded away two first round picks along with Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance Jr. and E.J. Liddell. Murray was coming off a strong 2023-24 season with Atlanta, where he averaged 22.5 points, 6.4 assists and 5.3 rebounds per game.
However, injuries have plagued him recently. He has played only 54 games over the last three seasons. He broke his hand during the 2024 season opener and suffered a season ending ruptured right Achilles tendon in January 2025.
Production Drop in New Orleans
Since joining the Pelicans, Murray has averaged 16.6 points, 6.6 assists and 5.9 rebounds while shooting 41.9 percent from the floor. His scoring output has dropped even further this season to just 13.4 points per game.
With both sides now looking for an exit, the franchise and Paul will try to find a new team where Murray can play a main role.
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