Basketball guard Dejounte Murray is requesting a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans, according to multiple reports. The move is framed as part of his dissatisfaction after what outlets describe as a difficult stint with the team, with several sources citing Murray’s desire for a new “landing spot.”
Some outlets focus on the trade request itself and on the early stages of discussions. ESPN reports that Murray’s agent and Pelicans officials are working on a resolution, citing Shams Charania, while The Athletic also says sources confirm the request. CBS Sports additionally lays out possible destinations and notes Murray’s All-Star status in 2022.
Other coverage emphasizes off-court context, pointing to social media posts that angered or upset fans. Fox News and CBS Sports describe deleted posts in which Murray criticized the Pelicans or vented publicly after a blowout loss; Yahoo Sports adds that the team is reportedly working on trading him and mentions that Murray has recently replied to criticism from fans. Across outlets, the tone varies between “trade request and discussions” and “social media fallout,” but the central claim is consistent: Murray wants out of New Orleans.
