Is Dejounte Murray coming back tonight? Pelicans vs. Warriors injury report
On Tuesday evening, The New Orleans Pelicans will hit the floor at home for a game against the Golden State Warriors. For the first time in over a year, Dejounte Murray will be in the lineup for the Pelicans, as he takes the floor for the first time since tearing his Achilles last season, his first in New Orleans. Here’s everything we know about Murray’s injury and his playing status against the Warriors.
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Dejounte Murray’s playing status against the Warriors on Tuesday
It will certainly be a sight for sore eyes when Dejounte Murray takes the floor on Tuesday against Golden State. It’s unclear at this point if head coach James Borrego plans to start the point guard, but regardless, he’s sure to get a standing ovation from the fans at the Smoothie King Center whenever he steps on the floor.
Meanwhile, Trey Murphy III will be out for the Pelicans with a right shoulder strain, while Yves Missy is also out with a left calf strain.
For the Warriors, Stephen Curry will be sidelined as he deals with a knee injury, while new trade acquisition Kristaps Porzingis is also out with an illness. Draymond Green and De’Anthony Melton are both questionable.
Murray was acquired by the Pelicans from the Atlanta Hawks in the summer of 2024 in exchange for a package centered around Dyson Daniels, who won Rookie of the Year in his first season in Atlanta.
Murray had a mixed tenure with New Orleans to open last year before tearing his Achilles, but he’s sure to provide a steady balance of playmaking and shot creation for a Pelicans team that desperately needs both.
The Pelicans and Warriors are scheduled to tip off at 8:00 PM ET.
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