Whenever a player deletes a tweet, it is not a good sign. It appears that is the case for Dejounte Murray, who is seeking a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans.
After the Pelicans lost to the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, Murray posted on X and made a bold allegation about the team. Apparently, it was also the last straw for the mercurial guard, who is unhappy with his role and is now seeking to play elsewhere.
According to ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel, the Pelicans could call the Phoenix Suns for a possible deal.
“Should the Suns aim to move (Jalen) Green for a legitimate point guard, New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray is already a name being connected to Phoenix as a trade target,” wrote Siegel.
According to The Athletic's Sam Amick, the 30-year-old Murray has a “strong interest” in going to Phoenix.
“His camp has been hopeful that a deal would materialize in which he would be swapped for Suns guard Jalen Green,” said Amick.
“Team sources on both sides recently insisted there had not been any talks between the teams about that deal. But that certainly could change.”
Murray is averaging 13.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.6 steals. He is trying to regain his form after being limited to 14 games last season due to an Achilles injury.
Article Continues BelowMurray did not play against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. New Orleans was crushed, 142-111, to drop to 4-9.
Green, for his part, has seen his numbers regress in his second season in Phoenix. He is averaging 11.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.1 assists.
Both players could benefit from a change of scenery, and a potential swap between the Pelicans and the Suns is something to monitor.