Dejounte Murray Demands Trade From Pelicans, 1 Team Steps up
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray wants a trade from the franchise, and his agent Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and team officials have started working on a resolution for the one-time All-Star, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/OoozAwcqvN
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 13, 2026
According to Shams Charania, Murray's agent Rich Paul has already "started working on a resolution" that would get his client to another destination.
And Murray has made it clear that he will not play again for the Pelicans until a trade is done. The team has issued its own statement on the trade request.
New Orleans Pelicans statement on Dejounte Murray: “Today, Dejounte Murray’s representatives informed us of his request to be traded. We will evaluate potential trade opportunities that are in the best interest of our organization.”
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 13, 2026
“Today, Dejounte Murray’s representatives informed us of his request to be traded. We will evaluate potential trade opportunities that are in the best interest of our organization.”
Fellow insider Chris Haynes says the Phoenix Suns have made it be known that they are interested.
The Suns are showing interest in Dejounte Murray, per @ChrisBHaynes https://t.co/uZpUcay4Ln
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) November 13, 2026
In fact, Sam Amick of The Athletic has suggested that Murray has "strong interest" in joining the Suns.
This makes plenty of sense, as Jalen Green has not really worked as a backcourt partner for Devin Booker. Murray would provide a lot more of the playmaking and ball-handling, allowing Book to play off the ball more, his more natural position.
In fact, there's already a proposed trade out there that would swap the two for each other:
Hypothetical trade, who says no? Suns receive: Dejounte Murray Pelicans receive: Jalen Green 2nd-round pick https://t.co/oooVZZWnAX
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) November 13, 2026
More suitors will surely arise, and we'll keep you posted.
For New Orleans, the point guard position will be turned over to 2025 lottery pick Jeremiah Fears, who has been excellent this season. He's 15.3 PPG, 4.5 RPG, & 4.9 APG.