NBA star Dejounte Murray requests trade after Pelicans clash, public frustration spills onto social media
DEJOUNTE MURRAY ACCUSES NEW ORLEANS PELICANS OF INSIDE 'SABOTAGE' IN DELETED SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS Murray’s tenure with the Pelicans was dogged by injuries.
Key points
- The Pelicans acquired Murray in a June 2024 trade with the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for two first-round picks, Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance Jr.
- "We will evaluate potential trade opportunities that are in the best interest of our organization." Murray, 30, was ruled out Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies due to a left ankle sprain.
- The timing of Murray’s trade request drew some scrutiny, as it surfaced while the Pelicans were on a four-game losing streak.
After one social media reporter mentioned the Pelicans were 3-0 without him in the lineup, Murray wrote back: "From what’s going on INSIDE, this sounds like someone hit you to say this!
Additional details
- "Today, Dejounte Murray’s representatives informed us of his request to be traded," the Pelicans said in a statement.
- The apparently strained relationship between Dejounte Murray and the New Orleans Pelicans took another turn Friday.
- Representatives for the All-Star guard at Klutch Sports requested a trade, prompting the team to say it would evaluate potential opportunities.
- "That’s why it’s so glaring when we don’t, because I know what this team has shown during training camp, what it has shown during the preseason." Mosley also said the Pelicans need to return to the style of play they showed earlier this season.
- He recently made his frustrations with the team clear through several critical social media posts.
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