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. His agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, is working with team officials to reach a resolution. The Pelicans organization issued a statement confirming the request and noted they would evaluate trade opportunities that align with the team's best interests. This move follows public frustration from Murray, including a since-deleted social media post regarding 'sabotage' within the organization and previous comments about his training environment. Murray was notably absent from the arena during Friday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies, officially ruled out with an ankle sprain.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Dejounte Murray has requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans
- Rich Paul of Klutch Sports is representing Murray in the trade process
- The New Orleans Pelicans issued an official statement confirming the trade request
- Murray was not present at the arena for Friday's game against the Grizzlies
Reported by only some outlets
- Murray posted and then deleted a social media comment suggesting 'sabotage' was occurring inside the team
- The Pelicans are 1-8 in games Murray has played this season
- Murray was officially ruled out of Friday's game due to a left ankle sprain
- The Phoenix Suns have reportedly expressed interest in Murray
- Murray previously criticized the organization in 2025 regarding access to training and court time
Confirmed
- Dejounte Murray requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans on November 13, 2026.
- The Pelicans confirmed the request via an official statement.
- Rich Paul is handling the trade negotiations for Murray.
- The Pelicans were 1-8 in games where Murray played this season.
Reported
- The Phoenix Suns have expressed interest in acquiring Murray. (Chris Haynes via New York Post)
- Murray was not in the building for the game against Memphis. (Jamahl Mosley via Fox News)
Rumor
- There is 'sabotage' occurring inside the Pelicans organization. (Dejounte Murray via a deleted X post)
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