New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray requested a trade from the franchise on Friday, November 14, 2026, prompting team officials and Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul to begin working on a resolution.
Jeremiah Fears Gains Minutes While Murray Faces Market Interest
- Roster Shifts: The Pelicans are positioned to hand extended backcourt minutes to second-year point guard Jeremiah Fears following the trade request.
- Trade Market: Phoenix, Miami, and Milwaukee have surfaced as potential suitors monitoring Murray’s availability and salary matching.
- Value Fluctuation: Murray’s fantasy stock remains volatile as he works through a left ankle sprain and a sluggish start averaging 13.4 points per game.
Trade Request Follows Social Media Outburst
The formal trade demand arrives just days after Murray vented his frustrations on social media. “no f— ing clue what we are dealing with,” Murray responded to fans in a now-deleted post following a 145-111 blowout loss to the Brooklyn Nets, claiming that team dysfunction ran deep.
A deleted Dejounte Murray tweet after tonight's loss… https://t.co/zclepRojP2
“From what’s on INSIDE, this sounds like someone hit you to say this!! THE ‘SABOTAGE’ IS REAL!” Murray wrote in a since-deleted post captured by users and highlighted by Yahoo Sports.
The Pelicans confirmed the development in an official statement on Friday. “Today, Dejounte Murray’s representatives informed us of his request to be traded,” the organization said, adding that management “will evaluate potential trade opportunities that are in the best interest of our organization.”
Dejounte Murray just tweeted and deleted this 🤔 pic.twitter.com/rSAqV6Iepd
Murray Struggles with Injuries and Declining Scoring Averages
Murray joined New Orleans in a June 2024 trade with the Atlanta Hawks that cost the Pelicans two first-round draft picks along with Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance Jr., and E.J. Liddell, as detailed by ESPN. His tenure in Louisiana has since been derailed by major injuries.
After breaking his hand in the 2024 season opener, Murray suffered a ruptured right Achilles tendon in January 2025. He has appeared in only 54 games across the past three seasons, shooting 41.9% from the floor overall.
| Metric / Season | 2023-24 (Atlanta) | Current 2026-27 (New Orleans) |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 22.5 | 13.4 |
| Assists Per Game | 6.4 | 4.4 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 5.3 | 4.6 |
Financially, Murray is earning $32.8 million this season and holds a player option worth roughly $30.8 million for next year. That contract structure somewhat mirrors current Phoenix guard Jalen Green’s option, with sources noting potential overlap.
Suitors Emerge as New Orleans Evaluates Options
Chris Haynes reported that the Phoenix Suns have expressed early interest, while the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks are also searching for backcourt stability.
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.
Meanwhile, the Pelicans ruled Murray out with a left ankle sprain ahead of their Friday night NBA Cup matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. With New Orleans sitting at 4-8, both sides now work toward a resolution regarding his future.
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray wants a trade from the franchise, and his agent Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and team officials have started working on a resolution for the one-time All-Star, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/OoozAwcqvN
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🚨Dejounte Murray has requested a trade from the Pelicans, per @ShamsCharania Rich Paul and the Pelicans have begun working on a resolution for the 1x All-Star pic.twitter.com/NoIEnV0GbU
Statement from the New Orleans Pelicans: Today, Dejounte Murray’s representatives informed us of his request to be traded. We will evaluate potential trade opportunities that are in the best interest of our organization.
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