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NBA Fans Devastated By Dejounte Murray News

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Oct 24, 2024 1:31 PM ET

Dejounte Murray is in his first year as a member of the New Orleans Pelicans.

On Wednesday evening, he helped the team defeat the Chicago Bulls by a score of 123-111.

Murray had 14 points, eight rebounds, ten assists and one steal while shooting 4/15 from the field and 0/3 from the three-point range.

B.I. to Dejounte to Theis for the first bucket of the season pic.twitter.com/DV32XHw371
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) October 24, 2024

After the game, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Murray suffered a fractured hand.

Via Charania: "Tests confirm a fractured left hand for Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray, sources tell ESPN. Murray is now sidelined for an extended period of time."

Tests confirm a fractured left hand for Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray, sources tell ESPN. Murray is now sidelined for an extended period of time. https://t.co/9XiJPg0ukZ
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 24, 2024

Many fans reacted to the tough news.

Kevin O'Connor: "This stinks. Didn't even get to see him with Zion"

This stinks. Didn't even get to see him with Zion
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) October 24, 2024

@PlayoffLucro: "Damn man injuries alr ruining the season "

Damn man injuries alr ruining the season
— Lucro (@PlayoffLucro) October 24, 2024

@KIRANPATIL8055N: "Welp the Pelicans season might already be over before it started...

A fractured hand can take up to 2 months to heal.

still don't have a serviceable big

and the West is stacked

Damn... Get well soon Murray"

Welp the Pelicans season might already be over before it started...

A fractured hand can take up to 2 months to heal.

still don't have a serviceable big

and the West is stacked

Damn... Get well soon Murray
— Kiran Patil (@KIRANPATIL8055N) October 24, 2024

@KennySpenceNBA: "Absolutely hate this because he’s exactly what they’ve been needing since the Jrue trade"

Absolutely hate this because he’s exactly what they’ve been needing since the Jrue trade https://t.co/Nq2UoXWOsN
— Silas P. Silas (@KennySpenceNBA) October 24, 2024

@SixthManJake: "PELICANS SEASON OVER ALREADY "

PELICANS SEASON OVER ALREADY
— SMJ (@SixthManJake) October 24, 2024

@Beastbr00k0: "Russ recovered from a fractured hand in weeks. Hopefully Dejounte can too. Prayers"

Russ recovered from a fractured hand in weeks. Hopefully Dejounte can too. Prayers
— Beastbrook (@Beastbr00k0) October 24, 2024

Murray finished last season with averages of 22.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 45.9% from the field and 36.3% from the three-point range in 78 games.

Following the Bulls, the Pelicans will visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday evening in Oregon.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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