Dejounte Murray

Dejounte Murray has been listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Pacers.

Fantasy Impact

Murray will likely remain sidelined, but he does appear to be closer to making a return. Brandon Boston Jr. should continue to see more opportunity for the Pelicans offense.

Dejounte Murray has successfully undergone surgery on his fractured left hand and will be out 4-6 weeks.

Fantasy Impact

Murray suffered a fractured hand in the season opener and will be sidelined for at least the next month. CJ McCollum should take over at point guard in his absence for the Pelicans.

Dejounte Murray underwent tests that confirmed a fractured left hand.

Fantasy Impact

Murray suffered the injury in the final quarter of Wednesday's season opener. CJ McCollum should take on a larger role in his absence for the Pelicans.

Dejounte Murray (personal) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls.

Fantasy Impact

A personal issue recently popped up for Murray, leaving him questionable to play against the Bulls. He is reportedly going to be a game-time decision, and it remains to be seen if he will be able to play in the team's season opener. CJ McCollum and Jordan Hawkins will both be primed for more work if the star guard is not well enough to make his debut for the Pelicans on Wednesday.

The Atlanta Hawks have traded Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans.

Fantasy Impact

New Orleans is trading a 2025 first-round (via the Lakers) and a least-favorable Milwaukee/Pelicans 2027 first-round pick, Larry Nance Jr., and more, for Murray. It was expected that Atlanta could make some trades this offseason and this becomes the first one that they make.