Pelicans evaluating possibilities after trade request from Dejounte Murray, who recently rebutted criticism on social media
The New Orleans Pelicans are seeking trade options for Dejounte Murray following his formal trade request. The situation follows a period of poor team performance and public friction between Murray and social media critics.
Why it matters
The trade request marks a significant roster development for the Pelicans and highlights the growing tension between professional athletes and social media commentary.
The New Orleans Pelicans are evaluating potential trade opportunities for Dejounte Murray after a trade request from the All-Star guard, the team announced Friday .
The news comes the same week the 30-year-old Murray rebutted criticism on social media with since-deleted posts, one of which reportedly featured profanity. The Pelicans are 4-8 this season, including 1-8 in the games Murray has appeared in.
Murray won't play in Friday night's NBA Cup group-play game between New Orleans and the Memphis Grizzlies, the Pelicans announced, citing his left ankle sprain . His agent Rich Paul and Pelicans officials were reported by ESPN's Shams Charania to be working on a resolution earlier in the day.
The Phoenix Suns have expressed interest in the 2022 All-Star, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes.
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