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Dejounte Murray News / Hoops Wire / November 13

Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray reposts his own trade request report

Dejounte Murray seems comfortable letting everyone know he wants out of New Orleans. He even helped distribute the report. Murray reposted ESPN insider Shams Charania’s report that he wants a trade from the Pelicans, according to a screenshot shared by Shamit Dua on X.

Dejounte Murray News / Field Level Media / November 13

Report: Pelicans working on G Dejounte Murray's trade request

Following Dejounte Murray's trade request, New Orleans Pelicans officials and the guard's agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, are working to fulfill his wishes, ESPN reported Friday.

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NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Final Injury Report for Grizzlies-Pelicans: Will Trey Murphy III, Zach Edey Play?

The New Orleans Pelicans are at home Friday night as they host the Memphis Grizzlies in a Western Conference matchup as part of NBA Cup group play. New Orleans enters Friday’s game with a 4-8 record after losing at home to the Brooklyn Nets Wednesday night.

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Dejounte Murray landing spots: Three possible destinations after Pelicans guard requests trade · CBSSports.com

Sources: Murray wants trade from Pelicans; both sides working on resolution · ESPN

Pelicans' Dejounte Murray reportedly wants trade after venting about franchise in deleted social media posts · CBSSports.com

Pelicans' Dejounte Murray vents on social media and his now-deleted posts could accelerate a trade · CBSSports.com

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Dejounte Murray News / Hoops Rumors / November 13

Pelicans' Dejounte Murray requests trade; Suns interested

Veteran guard Dejounte Murray is seeking a trade out of New Orleans and the Pelicans are working with his agency to find a “resolution,” sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN.

Dejounte Murray News / Hoops Wire / November 13

Dejounte Murray seeks trade from Pelicans, Suns among interested teams

Dejounte Murray wants a change of scenery, and the Pelicans are working with his representation to explore one. Murray has indicated he would like to be traded, with agent Rich Paul beginning discussions with the front office on a resolution, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / November 13

Pelicans All-Star has reportedly demanded a trade

The New Orleans Pelicans officially have an unhappy star on their hands. Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray wants a trade from the team, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Friday.

New Orleans Pelicans News / The Lead / November 13

Pelicans Skid Exposes Defensive Issues and Lack of Buy-In

The New Orleans Pelicans’ past three games have been among the worst stretches in franchise history. Ahead of Friday night’s NBA Cup game against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Pelicans have lost four straight games, with the last three coming by double-digit margins.

Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Pelicans news: Jamahl Mosely finds silver lining Zion Williamson praise amid cold stretch

The New Orleans Pelicans have been searching for answers, only to deal with more questions with each discouraging loss. A four-game losing streak, defensive breakdowns, and a 4-8 record have left first-year coach Jamahl Mosley with little to celebrate.

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Dejounte Murray News / Fadeaway World / November 13

Why The Celtics Should Think Twice Before Trading For Dejounte Murray

The NBA has seen a dramatic rise in trade rumors following the first month of action. With several injuries alongside a healthy share of underwhelming performances, many players unfortunately (or fortunately) find themselves on the trade block.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 13

5 Pelicans on the Hot Seat as New Orleans' Season Begins to Unravel

The New Orleans Pelicans have already reached a point where changes to the rotation might not be enough. With the team sitting at 4-8 after a historically bad stretch of losses, questions about individual performances are giving way to bigger concerns about the roster's future.

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Trey Murphy News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Pelicans vs. Grizzlies injury report: Trey Murphy III among 4 doubtful NOLA players for NBA Cup

The New Orleans Pelicans will look to end their four-game losing streak when they host the Memphis Grizzlies at Smoothie King Center on Friday in the NBA Cup.

NBA News / The Lead / November 13

The Pelicans’ Disarray Has Reached a Breaking Point

When Jordan Poole fielded questions from reporters after the Pelicans’ 51-point loss to the Warriors, his frustration was palpable. Player injuries and seemingly lackluster chemistry have marred the Pelicans’ start to the season, and this game rubbed salt in an open wound.

Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 12

Why point Zion Williamson gets ‘excellent’ grade despite Pelicans’ franchise-worst losing streak

The scoreboard told an embarrassing story, but Zion Williamson was not interested in hiding from it. Jamahl Mosley’s misfiring New Orleans Pelicans had just surrendered 145 points to the Brooklyn Nets in a 34-point home loss, completing the worst three-game stretch by point differential in franchise history.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 12

Pelicans’ Losing Skid Is Exposing the Problems That Their Win Streak Hid

The New Orleans Pelicans won four straight games and briefly appeared to be finding their footing. Four losses later, they're facing questions that go well beyond their 4-8 record.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 12

What Jamahl Mosley said about bad body language before Dejounte Murray’s crashout

The New Orleans Pelicans have a problem that extends beyond missed shots, blown defensive assignments, and embarrassing losses. Frustration is spilling into public view, exposing cracks in a locker room still searching for an identity under Jamahl Mosley.

Dejounte Murray News / Hoops Wire / November 12

Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray fires back in deleted post: ‘The sabotage is real’

The Pelicans have enough problems on the court. Dejounte Murray’s latest social media response adds another question off it. Following Wednesday’s 145-111 home loss to the Nets, Murray responded to an NBA Central post highlighting New Orleans’ 1-8 record when he plays and 3-0 mark when he doesn’t.

Zion Williamson News / Hoops Wire / November 12

Pelicans’ Zion Williamson after another blowout: ‘Fans don’t deserve this’

Zion Williamson wasn’t interested in finding a positive spin after the Pelicans followed a 51-point loss with a 34-point defeat at home. “Nobody wants to lose like this.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Athlon Sports / November 11

Final Injury Report for Nets-Pelicans: Will Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III Play?

The New Orleans Pelicans are at home Wednesday night as they host the Brooklyn Nets in an interconference matchup. New Orleans enters Wednesday’s game with a 4-7 record after losing on the road to the Golden State Warriors Monday night.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 10

Nets, Pelicans meet in aftermath of jarring defeats

Two teams still "figuring it out" will meet Wednesday night in New Orleans when the Pelicans face the Brooklyn Nets. New Orleans (4-7) is coming off the franchise's worst regular-season loss, a 51-point beatdown by the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.

Jordan Poole News / Hoops Rumors / November 10

Jordan Poole Hopes To Return To Warriors

Asked after Monday’s blowout loss in Golden State whether he’d ever consider a return to the Warriors, Pelicans guard Jordan Poole didn’t hesitate, according to Luca Evans of The San Francisco Chronicle.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 10

Jordan Poole has surprising take on a potential reunion with Warriors

Jordan Poole sounded like a man longing for the good old days on Monday in his return to the Bay Area. The New Orleans Pelicans guard played the most minutes of any player in his team’s 138-87 blowout loss to the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 8

Pelicans look to begin another streak against reeling Clippers

After their four-game winning streak was interrupted with a loss on Friday, the New Orleans Pelicans will be out for redemption when they open a quick two-game California road trip with a visit to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif.

Saddiq Bey News / Field Level Media / November 4

Saddiq Bey's overtime surge propels Pelicans past Jazz

Zion Williamson scored 23 and Saddiq Bey logged eight of his 22 points in overtime to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a 120-113 victory over the visiting Utah Jazz on Wednesday.