Murray signed a four-year, $120 million contract extension with Atlanta on Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Murray was traded from San Antonio to Atlanta ahead of the 2022-23 campaign, and he played a prominent role during his first year with his new club. He averaged 20.5 points, 6.1 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 36.4 minutes per game and will be rewarded with a hefty salary bump. He should continue to see significant run with Atlanta in future seasons.
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Hawks' Dejounte Murray: Sneaky double-double in return
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Murray closed Thursday's 128-120 loss to the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals with 14 points (5-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, 11 assists and one steal in 38 minutes.
Murray returned from a one-game suspension, ending with a double-double as the Hawks were finally bundled out of the playoffs. On the whole, Murray put together a serviceable season, yet he certainly fell short of the mark in a couple of areas. His fit alongside Trae Young remains questionable, especially given his continued inability to spread the floor with any regularity.
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Hawks' Dejounte Murray: Set to return Thursday
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Murray (suspension) is slated to be available for Thursday's Game 6 against the Celtics, Coley Harvey of ESPN reports.
Murray was suspended by the NBA for Tuesday's Game 5 after he made contact with an official during Sunday's matchup. However, he'll return to action Thursday after the Hawks managed to extend the series Tuesday. The 26-year-old has been productive over his first four playoff appearances against the Celtics, averaging 25.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 2.3 steals in 38.3 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Dejounte Murray: Suspended for Game 5
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Murray has been suspended by the NBA for Tuesday's Game 5 against Boston after making contact with an official following Sunday's Game 4 loss.
This doesn't come as a surprise, as Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reported after Game 4 that a suspension was likely coming given the league's stance on players contacting officials. The Hawks are facing elimination in Game 5, so it's possible Murray has played his final contest this season. In his absence, Bogdan Bogdanovic is a strong candidate to move into the starting lineup, while AJ Griffin and Aaron Holiday could get their first minutes of the postseason. If Atlanta defeats Boston on Tuesday, Murray would be eligible to suit up in Game 6.
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Hawks' Dejounte Murray: Facing possible suspension
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Murray could be facing a potential suspension after making contact with an official following Sunday's Game 4 loss to Boston. He finished the contest with 23 points (9-20 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 40 minutes.
Murray could be seen yelling at referee, Gediminas Petraitis, as he walked off the court Sunday, and he made contact with the official as they crossed paths. The NBA typically takes a hard stance on these sorts of actions, so it's possible Murray could be suspended for Game 5 on Tuesday. If that's the case, Bogdan Bogdanovic could get a spot start. Stay tuned.
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Hawks' Dejounte Murray: Stellar from deep to lead offense
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Murray had 29 points (11-24 FG, 7-13 3Pt), six rebounds, six assists and four steals in 40 minutes during Tuesday's 119-106 loss to the Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Murray posted team-high marks in points, threes made, minutes played and a team-high-tying assist total while finishing one point short of surpassing the 30-point mark in Tuesday's loss. Murray has notched at least 20 points, five rebounds and five assists in both postseason appearances against Boston.
Murray ended with 24 points (10-25 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and three steals over 36 minutes during Saturday's 112-99 loss to the Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Murray didn't have his best outing and needed 25 shots to score 24 points, but he still carried the team offensively on an afternoon when Trae Young and Clint Capela also had rough performances. Murray ended the regular season on a solid note, scoring 15-plus points in eight of his last nine outings, and he accomplished that feat in the Play-In win over the Heat on Tuesday, so it seems he'll continue down that road in the postseason. The Hawks need him at his best to have a shot against the Celtics.
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Hawks' Dejounte Murray: Nears 20 points as leader from deep
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Murray had 18 points (7-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one block over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 116-105 Play-In Tournament victory over the Heat.
Murray connected on a team-high-tying mark from three while finishing second on the team in scoring and as one of three Hawks players with 15 or more points Tuesday. Murray has tallied 15 or more points with at least five rebounds and five assists 25 times this year, though Tuesday's impressive numbers won't count toward his regular-season stats.
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Hawks' Dejounte Murray: Not listed on injury report
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Murray (ankle) isn't listed on Atlanta's injury report ahead of Tuesday's Play-In game against the Heat.
Murray sat out the regular-season finale due to left ankle soreness, but as expected, he'll be good to go for the team's first playoff action. The sixth-year guard made 74 appearances during his first regular season with Atlanta, posting 20.5 points, 6.1 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 36.4 minutes.
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Hawks' Dejounte Murray: Ruled out against Boston
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Murray is out for Sunday's game against the Celtics due to left ankle soreness.
Murray is one of several starters that will miss the regular-season finale, as the Hawks want to keep their starting guard fresh for the Play-In matchup against Miami on Tuesday. Murray had a good regular season in his first year with the Hawks, averaging 20.5 points, 6.1 assists and 5.3 rebounds per game across 74 appearances.
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Hawks' Dejounte Murray: Posts another solid scoring night
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Murray supplied 25 points (11-21 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal over 41 minutes during Sunday's 132-130 overtime win over the Mavericks.
Murray registered his third straight game of 20-plus points and turned in his best rebounding performance since March 17. He's also collected at least one steal in 13 of his last 14 matchups. It's no surprise that Murray and Trae Young continue to shoulder the offensive load for the Hawks as the postseason approaches.
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Hawks' Dejounte Murray: Leads charge in Tuesday's win
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Murray produced a team-high 29 points (11-22 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 120-118 win over the Cavaliers.
While Trae Young was having a poor shooting night, Murray stepped up with his best scoring effort since March 3. The 26-year-old guard has scored at least 20 in three of his last four contests, and he's been busy on the defensive end as well, recording at least one steal in 11 of 12 games this month and snatching multiple steals seven times.
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Hawks' Dejounte Murray: Not on injury report
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Murray (illness) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game against Indiana, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Murray missed the last two games due to an illness, but he'll return to action for the first half of a back-to-back set Saturday. Over nine appearances this month, he's averaged 18.2 points, 5.9 assists and 5.2 rebounds in 36.6 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Dejounte Murray: Still out Wednesday
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Murray (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Murray sat out Tuesday against the Pistons due to his illness, and he'll remain sidelined for the second half of the back-to-back set. Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) and Aaron Holiday are candidates see increased run again Wednesday, while Murray's next chance to suit up will be Saturday against Indiana.
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Hawks' Dejounte Murray: Won't play Tuesday
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Murray (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup with the Pistons.
Murray will miss his first game since Dec. 16, and given Tuesday's matchup is the first half of a back-to-back set, he could be in danger of missing two contests if the aliment lingers. In his absence, Bogdan Bogdanovic, AJ Griffin and Aaron Holiday are candidates for increased roles.
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Hawks' Dejounte Murray: Dealing with non-COVID illness
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Murray is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pistons due to a non-COVID illness, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Murray's in danger of missing his first game since Dec. 16, and given Tuesday's matchup is the first half of a back-to-back set, it's possible the dynamic guard could be sidelined for two contests if the aliment lingers. If he's sidelined, Bogdan Bogdanovic, AJ Griffin and Aaron Holiday would be candidates for increased roles.
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Hawks' Dejounte Murray: Near double-double as top scorer
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Murray logged 22 points (10-25 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Sunday's 126-118 loss to San Antonio.
Murray led the team in scoring and assists while finishing two dimes shy of notching a double-double performance in Sunday's loss. Murray has posted at least 20 points, five rebounds and five assists on 17 occasions this season.
Murray closed Monday's 136-115 loss to Minnesota with 11 points (5-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals over 33 minutes.
Murray is in a brutal shooting stretch. In his last six games, Murray is averaging 15.2 points while shooting 36.7 percent from the floor and 16.7 percent from three. His shooting isn't the only problem. The five turnovers give Murray nine over the last two games. At the very least, the 26-year-old is producing some defensive stats, as he has multiple steals in five of his last six games. Fantasy managers need Murray to find his shooting touch as the season comes to an end.
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Hawks' Dejounte Murray: Strong two-way effort in loss
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Murray registered 14 points (7-18 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and three steals in 39 minutes during Saturday's 134-125 loss to the Celtics.
Murray struggled to find his rhythm on the offensive end but still ended with 14 points to go with three steals. While his shooting woes are nothing new, he has been able to step up his defensive contributions of late. Over the past five games, he is averaging 2.2 steals, perhaps as a result of having a defensive-minded coach. He is just inside the top 30 for the season, in line with where he was being drafted.
Murray supplied 41 points (17-22 FG, 5-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Friday's 129-111 win over the Trail Blazers.
It was a hot shooting night for Murray, who scored a career-high 41 points, including 23 in the first half, on 77.3 percent from the field. It was also the second time this season he's hit the 40-point mark. His fantasy production this season has come with some inconsistency, but overall, the young guard is now averaging 21.2 points (on a career-best 47.2 percent from the field), 6.1 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game.
