The New Orleans Pelicans have begun working on trading disgruntled guard Dejounte Murray, who wants a fresh start, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Friday.
The news comes the same week the 30-year-old Murray responded to critical fans on social media with since-deleted posts that featured profanity.
The Pelicans are 4-8 this season, including 1-8 in the games Murray has appeared in.
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
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 13, 2026
The Phoenix Suns have expressed interest in the 2022 All-Star, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes.
This story is being updated.