Dejounte Murray requests trade, with Pelicans saying they will explore options
NBA player Dejounte Murray has requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans following a difficult tenure marked by injuries and poor team performance. The organization is currently evaluating its options regarding the guard's future.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans said Friday they will try to trade disgruntled guard Dejounte Murray after his representatives with Klutch Sports requested a move.
“Today, Dejounte Murray’s representatives informed us of his request to be traded,” the Pelicans said in a statement. “We will evaluate potential trade opportunities that are in the best interest of our organization.”
The 30-year-old Murray was ruled out Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies because of a left ankle sprain, and Pelicans coach Jamahl Mosley said Murray was not at the Smoothie King Center.
“He’s not in the building, from what I’ve been told,” Mosley said.
The Pelicans acquired Murray in a June 2024 trade with the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for two first-round picks, Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance Jr. and E.J. Liddell.
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