Dejounte Murray To Miss Remainder of Season Due to Torn Achilles Injury
The New Orleans Pelicans announced that guard Dejounte Murray will miss the rest of the NBA season after suffering a torn Achilles tendon during their recent game against the Boston Celtics on January 31, 2025. The injury occurred in the first quarter as Murray fell while chasing an offensive rebound following a missed shot. He limped off the court, later confirmed to have sustained a significant injury, marking a disappointing end to his season.
Murray, an All-Star in 2022, had been averaging 17.9 points, 7.6 assists, and 6.5 rebounds per game this season. This injury comes as the Pelicans struggle with a series of significant roster setbacks, already missing key players like Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram due to their respective injuries. The team has encountered a challenging season, with Murray's absence further complicating their efforts to improve upon last year’s playoff run.
On the evening of the injury, New Orleans lost to Boston 118-116. At the time of injury, Murray had contributed four points off two successful shots in just eight minutes of play. Since joining the Pelicans from the Atlanta Hawks in the offseason, he was expected to be a pivotal part of their roster.
The Pelicans entered the game with a record of 12-36, facing numerous injury woes with eight of their top nine scorers having missed significant time. They now face the remainder of the season with a severely depleted roster and low morale.
- Murray suffered the injury while pursuing a rebound.
- He averages 17.9 points, 7.6 assists, and 6.5 rebounds per game.
- The injury is a setback as the team had hopes for a competitive season.
- Pelicans entered the game with a record of 12-36 and are missing key players.