Point guard Dejounte Murray is demanding a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
The report follows recent tension between the one-time All-Star and the franchise. Incidents include Murray directing insults at head coach Jamahl Mosley during a game and accusing the team of leaking negative stories about him to the press.
Adding to the friction is a crowded backcourt in New Orleans. Murray has been competing for playing time with second-year guard Jeremiah Fears, who
has helped lead the Pelicans to a 3-0 record in games Murray missed.
Per Charania, Murray’s agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, is currently working with the Pelicans’ front office to facilitate a trade.
Murray is averaging 13.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4.4 assists in 31.3 minutes per game over 9 appearances this season. He is shooting 43.1% from the floor and 31.6% from the three-point arc, both below his career averages.
The 6’4 guard was an All-Star for the San Antonio Spurs in 2022.
New Orleans holds a 4-8 record so far this season.
