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Pelicans' Murray Requests Trade After Social Media Outburst
Dejounte Murray, a Pelicans guard, wants to be traded after deleting posts criticizing his team's performance.
In brief
Dejounte Murray, a Pelicans guard, wants to be traded after deleting posts criticizing his team's performance. Dejounte Murray requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans following deleted social media posts questioning the team's handling of his role. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Murray Requests Trade
Dejounte Murray, a Pelicans guard, wants to be traded after deleting posts criticizing his team's performance.
Deleted Social Media Posts
Murray deleted tweets criticizing the Pelicans' handling of his role, including questions about post plays and accusations of team sabotage.
“When you run post plays, are they suppose to catch on the block or the 3pt line? Let's hear it Mr social media coach, Gm and President? You have no f, - ing clue what we dealing with.”
Team Response
The Pelicans said they will evaluate trade opportunities that benefit their organization, with the Phoenix Suns showing interest.
Contract Status
Murray is in his final guaranteed season with a $30.7 million player option for the 2027-28 season.
The big picture
Dejounte Murray requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans following deleted social media posts questioning the team's handling of his role.
