Dejounte Murray is dealing with an elbow injury but is expected to take the court for the New Orleans Pelicans. The team has not indicated any change in his status for their upcoming game against the Utah Jazz on January 17, 2025. This update comes after Murray’s strong performance against the Dallas Mavericks.
What It Means
Dejounte Murray has been a key contributor for the Pelicans this season, averaging 17.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, and leading the team with 7.6 assists per game. In his most recent outing against the Mavericks, he scored 30 points on 45.5% shooting from the field, along with seven rebounds and seven assists over 33 minutes of play. The Pelicans have averaged 111.8 PPG in games he has played compared to just 103 PPG when he hasn’t been on the court.
