The New Orleans Pelicans absorbed their fourth straight loss after getting blown out by the New Jersey Nets, 145-111, at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday. It was an embarrassing defeat in front of the home crowd, and given the way things are going, the outlook appears bleak for the Pelicans.
In particular, Dejounte Murray seems to be unhappy with his role. Having a disgruntled player is a recipe for disaster, and the Pelicans might want to nip it in the bud as soon as possible.
After the lopsided loss to the Nets, an NBA page on X noted that the Pelicans are 1-8 with Murray in the lineup and 3-0 without him. It triggered the 30-year-old guard, who posted an angry response.
“From what's going on INSIDE, this sounds like someone hit you to say this! THE ‘SABOTAGE' IS REAL!”
The tweet has since been deleted, but many have screenshotted it.
There have been rumors that Murray does not like coach Jamahl Mosley, whom the Pelicans hired in the offseason. In nine games, Murray is averaging 13.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.6 steals in 31.3 minutes.
He had five points, two rebounds, four assists, and two turnovers in 28 minutes against the Nets.
It is unclear what Murray was alluding to in his post, but tension must be simmering in New Orleans, which might be reflective of the team's 4-8 record.
Murray is trying to regain his All-Star form after playing just 45 games in the past two seasons due to an Achilles injury.
The Pelicans will host the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.