Sports · November 13, 2026
Sources: Murray wants trade from Pelicans; both sides working on resolution
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray has requested a trade from the franchise, a move confirmed by the team in an official statement on Friday. The request follows a period of public friction, including deleted social media posts from Murray that alluded to "sabotage" and internal team frustrations following a blowout loss to the Brooklyn Nets. The Pelicans organization has stated it will evaluate potential trade opportunities that align with the organization's best interests. Murray's agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, is reportedly working with the team to find a resolution, and the Phoenix Suns have been identified as a suitor with interest in the guard.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Dejounte Murray has requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans.
- The Pelicans released a statement confirming the trade request and stating they will evaluate opportunities in the best interest of the organization.
- Murray's representatives from Klutch Sports informed the team of the request.
- Murray made social media posts regarding team issues that were later deleted.
Reported by only some outlets
- The Phoenix Suns have expressed interest in acquiring Murray.
- Murray missed a game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday due to a left ankle sprain.
- Murray was not present at the Smoothie King Center for the game on Friday night.
- Murray's deleted posts mentioned 'sabotage' and criticized fan/analyst perspectives on the team's play.
- The Pelicans were 1-8 with Murray in the lineup this season at the time of the request.
Confirmed
- Dejounte Murray requested a trade through his agents at Klutch Sports.
- The New Orleans Pelicans issued a statement confirming the request and their intent to evaluate trades.
- Murray deleted social media posts critical of the team's situation following a loss to the Nets.
Reported
- The Phoenix Suns have registered interest in adding Murray. (Chris Haynes)
- Murray was not in the building for the game against the Grizzlies. (Jamahl Mosley)
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