Murray has requested a trade from the Pelicans, with the Suns being a potential destination.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania on Friday, Dejounte Murray has requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans. His agent, Rich Paul, will also consult with the Pelicans' management to try and find a viable solution.

Charania's report was subsequently confirmed by the Pelicans. They posted on the X platform: "Today, Dejounte Murray's agent conveyed his trade request to us. We will evaluate all possible trade opportunities to ensure that we make the choice that is in the best interests of the team."

According to multiple reporters, including Chris Haynes, the Phoenix Suns have expressed interest in Jamal Murray. Murray himself is also keen to join the Suns and hopes to facilitate a trade involving Suns guard Jalen Green. However, the two teams have not yet begun negotiations on any related proposals.

The 30-year-old Murray is a 1.93-meter tall, 85-kilogram guard who entered the NBA in 2016 as the 29th overall pick in the first round. He played for the San Antonio Spurs and the Atlanta Hawks, appearing in 472 regular season games, averaging 15.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.4 steals in 29.1 minutes per game, and winning numerous individual accolades, including one All-Star selection and one steals title.

In July 2024, Murray was traded from the Hawks to the Pelicans in a multi-player trade. To date, he has played 54 regular season games for the Pelicans, averaging 16.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.9 assists, and 1.9 steals in 31.2 minutes per game, with a field goal percentage of 41.9% and a three-point percentage of 30.0%.

The Pelicans have been struggling this season, currently sitting in 12th place in the Western Conference with a 4-9 record after 13 rounds. Murray has played 9 games during this period, contributing 13.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.6 steals.

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