Dejounte Murray Suffers Torn Achilles Tendon in Another Blow to Pelicans

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray helped from the floor after suffering an injury against the Boston Celtics. | Via NBA in YouTub

Dejounte Murray is the latest member of the New Orleans Peiicans to suffer a serious injury.

On Friday night against the Boston Celtics, Murray went down in a heap after suffering an ugly non-contact injury to his right leg. He was helped from the court and immediately fans feared the worst. They were correct.

ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania is reporting Murray suffered a torn Achilles tendon and will miss the rest of the season.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray has suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/HlRNXoYPzJ

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 1, 2025

That is a huge blow to the Pelicans who are a disappointing 12–37 after losing to the Celtics on Friday.

Already this season, forward Brandon Ingram missed 21 games and counting after suffering a sprained ankle, while Zion Williamson missed nearly two months with a hamstring injury. Those are the Pelicans' leading scorers, while Murray, a former All-Star, is a key part of the rotation.

The Pelicans gave up a lot to land Murray from the Atlanta Hawks this offseason, sending Dyson Daniels, E.J. Liddell, Larry Nance Jr., Cody Zeller and two first-round picks in exchange for the 28-year-old guard.

So far this season, Murray is averaging 17.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, 7.6 assists and a career-high 2.1 steals in 33.5 minutes per game.

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