Former Washington Huskies star Dejounte Murray wants a trade from his NBA squad.
ESPN's Shams Charania reported Friday that Murray, currently a member of the 4-8 New Orleans Pelicans, has requested a trade, and both sides are expected to work to come to a resolution. Murray will not play Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies in an NBA Cup game due to a sprained ankle.
NBA on Prime insider Chris Haynes later reported Friday that the Phoenix Suns have expressed interest in trading for the former Husky.
The Phoenix Suns have registered interest in New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray who has let it be known that he seeks a change of scenery, league sources tell me.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 13, 2026
Murray, according to ESPN's sources, wants a chance to play meaningful basketball
in a new setting.
Initially acquired in June 2024 from the Atlanta Hawks for a package that included two first-round picks and defensive stalwart Dyson Daniels, the 30-year-old Murray has missed all but 54 games in the last three seasons due to various injuries. He broke his hand in the 2024 season opener and was ruled out for the 2024-25 season in January with a torn Achilles. That has brought his averages down from 22.5 points, 6.4 assists, and 5.3 rebounds in 2023-24 to 16.6 points, 6.6 assists, and 5.9 rebounds with the Pelicans.
Murray has been vocal on social media about his displeasure, posting then deleting a post on Wednesday that read "From what's going on INSIDE, this sounds like someone hit you to say this! THE 'SABOTAGE' IS REAL!," in response to a post noting that New Orleans is 3-0 without Murray in the lineup and 1-8 with him.
After a Pelicans podcast highlighted what they felt were mistakes from the former Husky in a 145-111 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, Murray responded: "Ohhhhh let's talk about it. When you run post plays, are they suppose to catch on the block or the 3pt line? Let's hear it mr social media coach, GM, and President? You have no f---ing clue what we dealing with. Maybe you should ask the whole team individually how they feel on a serious note and then pull rethink alot of [sh-t]."
The former Husky was an All-Star in 2022 and is set to make $32.8 million this season. He has a player option for $30.8 million for next season as well.
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