Murray had 10 points (5-17 FG, 0-6 3Pt), eight rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals over 30 minutes during Sunday's 118-85 loss to the Knicks.
Murray is still searching for a groove in New Orleans after missing a month of action due to a fractured hand, continuing to struggle with shooting the ball, but he did contribute eight boards, five dimes and three swipes in Sunday's blowout loss to the Knicks. The 28-year-old star guard is averaging 14.8 points, 1.3 three-pointers and 3.5 turnovers while shooting just 30.3 percent from the field through four games overall this season, but he's also providing 6.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.8 steals per contest to help mitigate the efficiency woes for fantasy managers. Murray will look to break out of his slump against his former club in Atlanta in Monday's matchup with the Hawks, a team that's allowing the third-most points per game (119.4) in the NBA this season.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Rough shooting in return
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Murray (hand) tallied 14 points (5-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals across 25 minutes in Wednesday's 119-93 loss to the Raptors.
Murray was back in action for the first time since the season-opening Oct. 23 win over the Bulls, when he fractured his left hand late in the contest. He took back his normal spot in the starting five but didn't see his full complement of minutes, though the blowout loss may have played a factor in suppressing his playing time. Murray endured a tough shooting night in his return, but he should round into form once he gets a few more games under his belt. Expect his minutes to pick up a bit in Friday's matchup with the Grizzlies, assuming the Pelicans can make that game more competitive.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Available to play
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Murray (hand) is available to play Wednesday against the Raptors.
After missing the past 17 games for the Pelicans, Murray has the green light to return to the court. On Tuesday, coach Willie Green mentioned that he was expecting Murray to have some restrictions, but he didn't get into specifics. With Murray back, Elfrid Payton could lose a lot of steam after a handful of impressive performances.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: On track for Wednesday return
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Pelicans coach Willie Green is expecting Murray (hand) to play Wednesday against the Raptors, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports. Murray is officially listed as probable.
Murray has missed the past 17 games for the Pelicans, but he returned to practice last week. NBA reporter Chris Haynes reported Monday that Murray was targeting Wednesday's game for his return as well. Green does expect Murray to have some restrictions, but he didn't mention any specifics.
Murray (hand) is targeting a return to action Wednesday against the Raptors, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
Murray has already been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers, his 17th in a row on the shelf. However, he's been ramping up his activity at recent practices, and it's been reported previously that he would make a return at some point this week. Given how many injuries the Pelicans are dealing with, Murray's return will be a massive boost to the team. With this news, Brandon Boston's upside could soon be capped.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Won't play Monday
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Murray (hand) will not play Monday against the Pacers, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
No surprise here, as Murray was previously considered doubtful. This will be his 17th game in a row on the shelf, but he's trending in the right direction and could potentially return Wednesday against the Raptors.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Unlikely to play Monday
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Murray (hand) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Murray will likely miss a 17th straight game, but he's nearing a return to game action and has been doing on-court work at recent practices. The Pelicans have four games during the upcoming week, with a home matchup versus Toronto on Wednesday before road games against the Grizzlies on Friday and the Knicks on Sunday.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Ramps up activity
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Murray (hand) was able to do some on-court work at Monday's practice, Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.
Murray was also able to do some shooting, but he hasn't been cleared for contact just yet. After undergoing surgery back on Oct. 25, Murray was given a 4-to-6-week timetable, and it appears that he's ramping up towards a return in the near future.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Undergoes successful surgery
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Murray (hand) underwent successful surgery Friday and is expected to miss at least 4-6 weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Murray suffered a fractured left hand during Wednesday's win over Chicago. The 28-year-old guard is now expected to remain sidelined through most of November. In Murray's absence, Jose Alvarado and Jordan Hawkins are candidates to receive increased roles, at least until Trey Murphy (hamstring) returns.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Diagnosed with fractured hand
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Murray was officially diagnosed with a fractured left hand following Wednesday's 123-111 win over the Bulls, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
With tests after Wednesday's game confirming that the point guard fractured his hand, he'll likely miss at least four weeks, and his timeline for a return could be pushed back further if surgery is deemed necessary. Listed as probable heading into the day after he missed practice earlier in the week due to a personal matter, Murray was cleared to make his Pelicans debut and turned in a double-double (14 points, 10 assists) to go along with one steal and eight rebounds, though he went 0-for-3 from three-point range and struggled from the field (4-for-15). With Murray likely sidelined through most of November, the Pelicans are likely to turn to Jose Alvarado and Jordan Hawkins to pick up the slack in the backcourt, while both CJ McCollum and Brandon Ingram could see upticks in usage and ball-handling responsibilities.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Could have fractured hand
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Murray is feared to have sustained a fractured left hand during Wednesday's 123-111 win over the Bulls, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Murray logged 14 points (4-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 10 assists, two rebounds and a steal across 30 minutes during the victory. Despite the expected injury, Murray played deep into the fourth quarter, being subbed out with a minute left in the game along with the rest of New Orleans' starting lineup. If he did suffer a fractured hand, Murray could require a multi-week absence, which would open up more opportunities for Jose Alvarado and Jordan Hawkins. Per Will Guillory of The Athletic, Murray is set to undergo imaging Wednesday night.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Officially active
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Murray (personal) will play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Bulls, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
Murray was tabbed probable for Wednesday's contest for personal reasons, but as expected, the 28-year-old will make his regular-season debut with the Pelicans. After averaging 9.2 assists per game in 2021 with San Antonio, Murray didn't average more than 6.5 assists in his two seasons playing alongside Trae Young in Atlanta. In New Orleans, Murray could have the opportunity to accumulate more assists and be more of an on-ball threat.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Upgraded to probable
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Murray (personal) has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Bulls.
Murray was away from the team for a few days while attending to a family emergency but returned Tuesday and was present for Wednesday's morning shootaround. With Zion Williamson (illness) sidelined, Murray should see plenty of usage versus Chicago if given the green light.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Goes through shootaround
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Murray (personal) was present at Wednesday's shootaround, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Murray was away from the team for a few days while attending to a family emergency, and the Pelicans threw a questionable tag on the guard. Given his presence at shootaround, it's likely that he'll be in the lineup Wednesday against the Bulls, but there's no official confirmation yet.
Coach Willie Green said Murray (personal) is expected to return to the team Tuesday afternoon and get a workout in, but the point guard remains a game-time decision ahead of Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Bulls, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports. Murray is officially listed as questionable.
Murray has been away from the team for a few days while attending to a family emergency, but it sounds like he's gearing up for game action. Murray's conditioning levels following Tuesday's workout will likely determine his availability for the regular-season opener.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Misses practice Monday
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Murray (personal) was not at Monday's practice, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Murray also missed Sunday's practice as he remains away from the team while attending to a family emergency. Coach Willie Green is hopeful Murray will be back for Wednesday's Opening Night game against the Bulls, but the point guard should be considered questionable. Jose Alvarado is a candidate to see increased reps if Murray is forced to miss game action.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Not practicing Sunday
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Murray (personal) will not practice Sunday, though it is expected to be an excused absence, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
Murray will miss Sunday's open practice but is not expected to miss any time to begin the regular season. The 28-year-old appeared in three outings during the preseason, averaging 9.7 points, 5.0 assists and 4.7 rebounds across 20.9 minutes while shooting only 35.7 percent from the field.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Bounces back in preseason loss
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Murray ended with 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists across 21 minutes in Sunday's 101-99 preseason loss to the Heat.
Murray produced a solid outing in his limited run against Miami. The 25-year-old appears to be knocking the rust off after he posted only six points while shooting 2-for-9 from the field in his Pelicans debut against the Magic last Monday. Murray will likely be the club's primary ball handler coming off a career-best year with the Hawks, during which he averaged a career-high 22.5 points, 6.4 assists and 5.3 rebounds across 35.7 minutes per game in 78 regular-season appearances.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Struggles with shot Monday
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Murray delivered six points (2-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists and a steal across 17 minutes in Monday's 106-104 preseason win over the Magic.
Even though fantasy managers shouldn't put too much stock into preseason stats, Murray looked a bit rusty and struggled with his shot. However, he did look comfortable orchestrating the offense as a primary floor general, the same role in which he excelled last season when Trae Young was sidelined with a finger injury. Murray, who'll open the 2024-25 campaign as the Pelicans' starting point guard, averaged a career-high 22.5 points, along with 6.4 assists and 5.3 rebounds, per game across 78 regular-season appearances in 2023-24.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Dealt to New Orleans
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The Hawks traded Murray to the Pelicans on Friday in exchange for two future first-round picks, Dyson Daniels and Larry Nance, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Murray averaged a career-high 22.5 points, along with 6.4 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals, in 35.7 minutes across 78 games in 2023-24. However, his fit alongside Trae Young was troubling, especially on the defensive end. In New Orleans, Murray will likely return to his natural point guard spot and will be flanked on the wing by CJ McCollum and Brandon Ingram.
