Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Could return around January
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ESPN's Shams Charania reported Wednesday that Murray (Achilles) could return right after New Year's, according to Pelicans Film Room.
"He is making progress. He is doing better. Every single day, he is doing a little more," Charania said. "I would look at right after New Year's as to where Dejounte Murray could pinpoint to make his return." Recent reports regarding Murray have been positive, but it's essential to note that he'll likely face significant restrictions once he receives clearance to return. With his upside and impressive fantasy resume, however, he'll certainly be worth stashing in most formats.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Remains without return timetable
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Murray's (Achilles) rehab is going well, but there remains no timetable for his return to action, Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.
Murray was diagnosed with a torn right Achilles tendon back on Jan. 31, and it remains unclear how close he is to returning to the court. The star guard figures to at least be limited in training camp this fall, though it's possible be may not be cleared to participate in any significant capacity. Until Murray is ready to suit up for the Pelicans, Jordan Poole should serve as the top point guard while rookie Jeremiah Fears and veteran Jose Alvarado fight for the backup role.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Tears Achilles, out for season
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Murray was diagnosed with a torn right Achilles tendon after exiting in the first quarter of Friday's 118-116 loss to the Celitcs and will miss the rest of the season, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Murray went down with a non-contact injury with just under four minutes remaining in the first quarter and needed to be carried to the locker room. Early tests have confirmed the Pelicans' worst fears, and the 28-year-old point guard's first season in New Orleans will come to an end with him having appeared in 31 of the team's first 49 games while averaging 17.5 points (on a career-worst 39.3 percent shooting from the field), 7.4 assists, 6.5 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.7 three-pointers in 32.6 minutes per contest. Murray will likely undergo surgery in the near future, but given the nature of his injury, he could still face an uphill battle to gain clearance for the start of training camp in the fall. Jose Alvarado started the second half of Friday's game in Murray's stead and should be in store for a big boost in playing time over the rest of the season.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Won't return Friday
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The Pelicans announced that Murray suffered a lower right leg injury in the first quarter of Friday's game against the Celtics and won't return.
Murray posted four points (2-6 FG), five rebounds and three turnovers in eight minutes before leaving the game with 3:51 remaining in the first quarter after going down with a non-contact injury. Jose Alvarado started the second half in place of Murray, who appears to be at risk of missing additional time due to the injury. The Pelicans will presumably put Murray through further tests before a timeline for his return is established.
Murray headed to the locker room midway through the first quarter of Friday's game against the Celtics after suffering an apparent non-contact injury to his right ankle, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
While the extent of Murray's injury isn't fully known, he'll most likely be sidelined for the remainder of the contest before the Pelicans provide an update on his status. Jose Alvarado and CJ McCollum are likely to handle most of the ballhandling for the Pelicans on Friday.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Officially good to go
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Murray (elbow/finger) is available for Friday's game versus the Celtics.
Murray has been upgraded from probable to available Friday despite dealing with right below bursitis and a right index finger sprain. Murray is averaging 21.6 points, 7.1 assists, 6.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 33.0 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Probable for Friday
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Murray (finger) has been listed as probable for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Murray may continue to play through his finger and elbow injuries. He's been listed as probable for Friday's game against the defending NBA champions. The injuries don't seem to bother him too much, as he's coming off an impressive performance in Wednesday's loss to the Pelicans, finishing with 27 points, five rebounds and six assists.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Upgraded to available
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Murray (finger) is available for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.
Probable tags have become the norm for Murray as he manages a finger sprain and some swelling in his right elbow. He fared well in Monday's loss to Toronto, finishing with 21 points (5-17 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 11-14 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals in 36 minutes.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Probable for Wednesday
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Murray (finger) has been listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.
After missing Saturday's loss to the Hornets, Murray returned to the floor for the Pelicans in Monday's loss to the Raptors. Despite dealing with a sprained right index finger and a right elbow issue, the veteran guard is trending toward playing in a second straight contest following a one-game absence.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Teases triple-double in return
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Murray supplied 21 points (5-17 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 11-14 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals in 36 minutes during Monday's 113-104 loss to the Raptors.
After missing Saturday's game due to a finger sprain, Murray was productive in his return, although his shooting may have been affected by the sore digit. The veteran point guard has scored at least 20 points in seven of his last 10 appearances, averaging 21.8 points, 7.1 assists, 6.5 boards, 2.5 threes and 1.8 steals over that span.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Available to play
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Murray (finger) is available to play Monday against the Raptors, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Murray missed Saturday's 123-92 loss to the Hornets as he continues to battle a finger sprain and some swelling in his elbow. Murray has appeared in 12 games throughout January, posting averages of 19.5 points, 7.8 assists, 6.3 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 2.2 three-pointers. Jordan Hawkins will likely move to the bench with this news.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Uncertain to play Monday
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Murray (finger/elbow) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Toronto.
Murray missed Saturday's 123-92 loss to the Hornets primarily due to a right index finger sprain, though the Pelicans are also listing him with right elbow bursitis. If the star point guard remains sidelined Monday, Jordan Hawkins will likely make a second consecutive start.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Ruled out Saturday
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Murray (finger/elbow) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hornets, Andrew Lopez of Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.
Murray is listed on the injury report with right elbow bursitis and a right index finger sprain, but the latter issue appears to be the greater concern, given that Pelicans head coach Willie Green said Saturday that the point guard will get an X-ray on his hand. With Murray sidelined for at least one contest, CJ McCollum will likely see more time on the ball, while Jordan Hawkins and Jose Alvarado could be in store for elevated minutes out of the backcourt.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Deemed questionable for Saturday
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Murray is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Hornets due to right elbow bursitis and a right index finger sprain.
Murray hasn't missed a game since Nov. 25 but could sit out Saturday due to multiple injuries. If Murray is downgraded to out, Jose Alvarado and Jordan Hawkins are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Solid stat line in loss Friday
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Murray notched 26 points (10-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), six rebounds and seven assists over 31 minutes during Friday's 139-126 loss to the Grizzlies.
Murray continues to deal with a probable tag on the injury report since he's dealing with right elbow bursitis, but the injury hasn't limited the floor general in recent games. He has surpassed the 25-point mark in four of his last six appearances, a span in which Murray is averaging 21.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 1.2 steals across 33.8 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Will play Friday
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Murray (elbow) is available for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Murray has been a mainstay on the injury report of late due to lingering right elbow bursitis, though he hasn't missed a game since Nov. 25. Over his last five outings, the 28-year-old has averaged 21.0 points, 7.8 assists, 7.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 34.4 minutes per contest.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Probable for Friday
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Murray (elbow) has been listed as probable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Murray is trending toward suiting for Friday's game against Memphis, even though he's dealing with an elbow issue. The talented guard is coming off one of his best games of the season for the Pelicans, as he came one rebound shy of recording a triple-double, finishing with 26 points, nine rebounds and 11 assists in Monday's win against the Jazz.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Expected to play against Milwaukee
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Murray (elbow) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Despite dealing with right elbow bursitis, Murray is expected to give it a go for the Pelicans on Wednesday. Over his last eight games, the star guard has averaged 21.4 points, 7.0 assists, 6.5 rebounds, 2.1 steals and 3.0 three-pointers.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Double-doubles in win
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Murray provided 26 points (8-24 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 8-8 FT), nine rebounds, 11 assists and two steals in 45 minutes during Monday's 123-119 overtime victory over the Jazz.
Murray recorded his eighth double-double of the season for the shorthanded Pelicans. Zion Williamson missed this game with an illness, so Murray, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy soaked up a ton of usage and combined to score 95 points in the overtime win. Murray is averaging 18.9 points, 7.9 assists, 6.3 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 2.3 three-pointers in 11 January outings, but he's shooting just 41.0 percent from the field.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Good to go Monday
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Murray (elbow) will play Monday against the Jazz.
No surprise here, as Murray will shake off yet another probable tag as he continues to play through some swelling in his right elbow. He's likely going to see increased usage Monday with Zion Williamson (illness) sidelined.
