Dejounte Murray Requests Trade, Latest NBA Rumors & Top Landing Spots for Pelicans Star
Bleacher Report • • sports
Key Points:
- New Orleans Pelicans point guard Dejounte Murray has requested a trade, with the team evaluating potential opportunities that align with their organizational interests.
- The Phoenix Suns have shown interest in acquiring Murray, potentially involving a trade that could send shooting guard Jalen Green to the Pelicans, while the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks are also considered possible destinations.
- Murray's performance has declined recently, averaging 10.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.2 assists in his last five games, and he was ruled out of the Pelicans' NBA Cup game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
- The trade could address needs for the Suns, Heat, and Bucks, each seeking improved backcourt options to support their key players like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo in Miami, and Tyler Herro in Milwaukee.
- Murray has expressed dissatisfaction with his time in New Orleans, citing his recovery from a torn Achilles as his "worst experience in the NBA," and previously indicated he never expected to play for the Pelicans.
