Dejounte Murray of the New Orleans Pelicans is dealing with an elbow injury. He is expected to play in the upcoming game against the Boston Celtics. His status is listed as probable.
Murray has been managing right elbow bursitis since January 25, 2025. Despite this, he has played in recent games and contributed significantly. On January 29, against the Dallas Mavericks, he scored 27 points in 33 minutes with a shooting percentage of 52.9%. He also recorded five rebounds and six assists.
This season, Murray averages 17.9 points per game and leads his team in assists with an average of 7.6 per game. He ranks third on his team for points per game and second for rebounds at an average of 6.5 per game. The Pelicans have performed better offensively when he plays, averaging more points compared to games he misses.
