Murray produced 10 points (4-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 104-91 loss to the Nuggets.
Although it's a small sample size, Murray at least appears initially to be just about all the way back from Achilles surgery that limited him in the prior two seasons. Through four appearances, Murray has averaged 17.8 points, 6.0 assists, 5.8 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 32.3 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Productive in loss to Jazz
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Murray amassed 16 points (7-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, six assists and three steals over 30 minutes during Friday's 120-119 loss to Utah.
Zion Williamson (23 points) was the only other Pelicans starter to score in double digits. Murray was able to suit up for just 45 regular-season games over his first two seasons in New Orleans, but the veteran point guard is healthy to begin 2026-27 and looks poised to regain the form he had earlier in his career in stints with Atlanta and San Antonio, when he averaged more than 20 points, six assists and five boards a game in three straight seasons.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Mellifluent start to season
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Murray amassed 23 points (9-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, seven assists, three blocks and two steals over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 123-120 loss to the Pacers.
Murray didn't miss a beat, delivering a two-way masterclass despite the loss Wednesday. He led the team in minutes, points, assists, steals and blocks, rewarding anyone who took a chance on him in drafts. While his production could ebb and flow, to some degree, managers should feel relatively confident when it comes to his floor, given his proven ability to contribute across multiple categories, as evidenced in this performance.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Ready for season opener
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Murray (toe) said Monday he'll be fine to play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Pacers, per Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site.
Murray battled a bruised toe to close out the preseason, but all signs point toward him being good to go for the start of the regular season. The star guard should be able to handle a normal workload Wednesday, and Murray is looking to build on last year's successful comeback from an Achilles injury.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Out again Friday
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Murray (toe) won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the Wizards, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Murray looked good in the preseason opener on Oct. 7, but then sat out the final three exhibition games due to a toe issue. He'll have another four days to rest up before the Pelicans' regular-season opener against the Pacers on Oct. 21, and for now, he can be considered questionable for that one. If he's not ready by Opening Night, Jeremiah Fears and Jordan Poole would get a bump in value.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Sidelined against Dallas
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Murray (toe) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game versus the Mavericks, Ron Harrod of DLLS Mavs reports.
Murray has appeared in just one preseason game due to a toe injury. The Pelicans play their final exhibition Friday versus Washington, though it's unknown if Murray will suit up for that contest.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Ruled out Thursday
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Murray (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Heat, Andrew Lopez of Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.
Murray is dealing with a right toe contusion, though head coach Jamahl Mosley said his absence Thursday is precautionary. The veteran point guard's next chance to play in the preseason will come Wednesday against Dallas.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Productive in preseason win
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Murray played 19 minutes in Tuesday's preseason win over the Thunder, scoring six points (2-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT) while adding six assists and four rebounds.
The 30-year-old point guard appears healthy heading into 2026-27 after injuries limited him to just 45 regular-season games over his first two seasons with the Pelicans. Murray will likely have his workload monitored in the preseason, but New Orleans is hoping he can regain the form that saw him average 22.5 points, 6.4 assists, 5.3 boards, 2.6 threes and 1.4 steals over 35.7 minutes in 2023-24, his final season with Atlanta.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Key player for 2026-27
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Murray (hand) remains a cornerstone of New Orleans' backcourt despite missing the first half of last season due to a torn Achilles tendon.
Murray's playing time was monitored closely after his delayed 2025-26 debut, and he missed the final games of the regular season due to a bruised hand. Assuming he's fully healthy entering training camp, Murray should reclaim a starting role and provide veteran leadership alongside the Pelicans' young guards. His ability to contribute across the board as a scorer, facilitator and defender gives him a chance to bounce back in 2026-27.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Not playing vs. Minnesota
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Murray (hand) is out for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.
Murray will end up missing the Pelicans' final five games of the season due to a bruised left hand, but overall, this was a lost year for the veteran floor general. He missed the first half of the season while rehabbing from a torn Achilles and was limited to just 14 regular-season appearances (all starts) in 2025-26. He will end the season with averages of 16.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 6.4 assists per contest.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Tagged out for Friday
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Murray (hand) is out for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Murray is on the mend from a bruised left hand and will miss a fourth consecutive matchup as a result of the injury. His next opportunity to return will arrive Sunday in Minnesota in the regular-season finale.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Murray (hand) is out for Tuesday's game against the Jazz.
Murray will be sidelined for a third straight contest, though he remains day-to-day, considering he was previously listed as questionable. It remains to be seen if the Pelicans attempt to clear him for the final two games of the regular season with nothing to play for.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Could return Tuesday
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Murray (hand) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Jazz.
Murray will have a chance to return to the court Tuesday after missing two consecutive games -- one due to rest and the other because of a bruised left hand. He'll presumably need to prove his health during shootaround and warmups to gain clearance to play. New Orleans should have another update on his status closer to game time.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Downgraded to out
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Murray (hand) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Magic.
Murray missed Friday's loss in Sacramento due to rest purposes during the second night of a back-to-back set, but he'll be sidelined Sunday due to a new hand injury. Given he was initially listed as questionable, Murray appears to be day-to-day. However, it's unclear if he'll suit up during the final week of the regular season, as the Pelicans have nothing to play for. With Trey Murphy (ankle) also sidelined Sunday, Jeremiah Fears should see increased usage.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Questionable for Sunday
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Murray is questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Magic due to a left hand contusion.
Murray sat out Friday's loss to the Kings for rest purposes, but now he's in danger of missing Sunday's game due to a bruised hand. If he needs to skip another match, Jeremiah Fears would have the opportunity to play extended minutes.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Not available Friday
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Murray has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Kings due to right Achilles injury management.
As expected, Murray will miss the second leg of the Pelicans' back-to-back set for maintenance purposes after he played 28 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Trail Blazers. Jeremiah Fears will likely replace Murray in the starting five Friday and could be in line for a 30-plus-minute role.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Scores 19 vs. Houston
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Murray totaled 19 points (8-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Sunday's 134-102 loss to Houston.
Murray sit out Friday's loss to the Raptors, but he returned to the lineup Sunday and posted a solid line across the board while contributing in each of the five major categories. Murray has scored in double digits in every game but one since making his season debut Feb. 24, averaging 17.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.6 steals per game across 13 appearances.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Available versus Houston
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Murray (hand) is available for Sunday's game against Houston.
Murray was initially listed as questionable for this contest due to a left hand contusion. However, the hand injury won't keep him off the court versus Houston. Murray's availability could result in less production from Jeremiah Fears, who was in line to get the start once again if needed.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Iffy for Sunday with bruised hand
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Murray is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rockets due to a left hand contusion.
Murray sat out the Pelicans' 119-106 loss to the Raptors on Friday due to right Achilles injury management, but it's a new injury that is now putting his availability for Sunday's contest up in the air. If Murray ends up missing a second straight contest, the Pelicans would likely turn to rookie Jeremiah Fears to log heavy minutes at point guard for another game.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Sitting out Friday
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Murray (Achilles) will sit out Friday against the Raptors.
Murray will be held out for injury management during the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Murray joining Trey Murphy (ankle) on the shelf, guys like Jeremiah Fears and Jordan Hawkins will likely see more minutes.
