With only three weeks to go before the season begins, we're taking a look at three teams that could surpass expectations over the next seven months.
Dejounte Murray may be known for his on-court toughness, but a recent viral story shows a softer, generous side of the New Orleans Pelicans guard. A young man took a shot in the dark by sending Murray a direct message on Instagram, asking if he needed his lawn cut.
Over the last two seasons, Atlanta’s front office righted the ship after the failed Dejounte Murray and Trae Young backcourt experiment. It secured two first-round picks and Dyson Daniels, the 2024-25 Most Improved Player, in return for Murray.
How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Last season, the New Orleans Pelicans had huge expectations. They traded for Dejounte Murray, hoping he would be the final piece to get them over the hump.
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
The Pelicans' 2024-2025 season was one to forget. After a promising trade to acquire DeJounte Murray, injuries piled up quickly for a team that had made the playoffs the year prior.
The 2024-25 season was mired by injuries for the New Orleans Pelicans. Several key players missed time due to injuries, and the team opted to move in a different direction following the in-season trade of Brandon Ingram, and offseason trade of CJ McCollum, two of the longest tenured players on the roster.
The Atlanta Hawks have struggled the last few seasons with three-point shooting, as they have ranked towards the bottom half of the NBA in that category.
Even before the WNBA increased in popularity over the last two years, NBA players were still showing love and support for the game. Whether that was Steph Curry showing support for Sabrina Ionescu or players in general showing up to games, there is plenty of crossover between the NBA and WNBA world, on and off the court.
What a difference a year makes. At this time last offseason, there was not much optimism surrounding the Atlanta Hawks. They failed to make the playoffs, got the No.
What a difference a year makes. At this time last offseason, there was not much optimism surrounding the Atlanta Hawks. They failed to make the playoffs, got the No.
A disastrous season for the New Orleans Pelicans was headlined by Dejounte Murray's torn Achilles early in the 2024-2025 season. The Pelicans had shown considerable promise after making the playoffs the previous season and acquiring Murray to bolster their backcourt.
After New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray sounded off on his front office after a trying 2024-25 campaign, Pelicans head of basketball operations Joe Dumars responded to the harsh remarks.
The New Orleans Pelicans have no shortage of problems, and Joe Dumars needs to address them as soon as possible. Many questions have been presented about the state of the Pelicans, especially during the David Griffin era.
In an emotional and powerful interview on The Pivot Podcast, New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray opened up about the incredible lengths legendary coach Gregg Popovich once went to out of pure love and concern, not just for his player, but for the man behind the jersey.
Dejounte Murray recently appeared on The Pivot Podcast to explain what went wrong in his first season with the New Orleans Pelicans, as the team finished with a woeful 21-61 record, good for 14th in the Western Conference.
It was a miserable season for 28-year-old Dejounte Murray, and Pelicans fans are looking for any signs of life after finishing 14th in the standings. While there are many factors to blame for their failed campaign, Murray says it was a combination of several big problems that all coincided to completely throw him off course.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray will miss the rest of the season after tearing his right Achilles tendon during Friday's game against the visiting Boston Celtics.
The New Orleans Pelicans traded for Dejounte Murray before the season in hopes he could get their team over the playoff hump. Instead, he's been the unluckiest player in a season full of awful injury luck.
Veteran New Orleans guard Dejounte Murray tore his right Achilles tendon during the Pelicans' Friday game against the visiting Boston Celtics and will miss the rest of the season, ESPN and veteran NBA journalist Chris Haynes reported.
Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray has torn his right Achilles tendon, ending his 2024-25 season.
The New Orleans Pelicans lost another close home game, this time to the Los Angeles Clippers 116-113 on Monday night. Monday's loss is the 10th straight for New Orleans, as they have lost all five games on their home stand and will now head on the road.
Dejounte Murray’s long-awaited return to the New Orleans Pelicans lineup was anything but celebratory. Instead, it became a Thanksgiving Eve nightmare as the Pelicans were embarrassed 119-93 at home by the Toronto Raptors — a team that entered the night winless in 10 road games.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray has been sidelined since just after opening night with a fractured left hand, a blow that disrupted what many hoped would be a breakout season for him in the Big Easy.
The Pelicans are finally getting some reinforcements.
The fractured left hand Dejounte Murray suffered in his Pelicans debut Wednesday night will keep him out of action for four to six weeks, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN.
Former All-Star guard Dejounte Murray fractured his left hand in his Pelicans debut against the Bulls on Wednesday, per ESPN's Shams Charania.
The New Orleans Pelicans’ big summer acquisition has gotten hurt after just 30 total minutes played for them.
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