Dejounte Murray requests trade from Pelicans; both sides working on resolution

Fantasy basketball: Murray wants out of New Orleans after nine games this season. His status complicates holding him, and the Atlanta pieces sent for him have…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 13, 2026 · Updated November 15, 2026

Dejounte Murray has requested a trade from the Pelicans, and his agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, is working with team officials on a resolution. Murray, 30, was acquired from Atlanta in June 2024 for Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance Jr. and E.J. Liddell plus two first-round picks. He is making $32.8 million this season and has a player option for $30.8 million next season. The Pelicans are 4-8 and have lost four straight games.

Murray is doubtful for Friday with an ankle injury and is averaging 13.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.6 steals, 0.6 blocks and 0.9 threes in 31.4 minutes across his nine games this season. His usage sits at 20.3% with 53.1% true shooting. In nine-category leagues he ranks 60th overall with a 1.02 value, whilst his projection is 33.3 fantasy points in default points scoring. Daniels has thrived in Atlanta, posting 9.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, 5.7 assists and a league-leading 3.0 steals across 12 games.

Fantasy impact

Player by player

Dejounte Murray

Murray is averaging 13.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.6 steals, 0.6 blocks and 0.9 threes over his previous 9 games whilst shooting 43.1% from the field and 92.6% from the line. He has started every contest and logged 31.4 minutes a game. His 20.3% usage at 53.1% true shooting produces 29.6 fantasy points in default points scoring.

The trade request creates uncertainty around his playing time and role until a deal materialises. He is doubtful for Friday with an ankle injury, so check he is active before tip. His Roundup Score sits at 76 out of 99, ranking 60th overall. Hold him for now given his steals, assists and projected 33.3 fantasy points, but monitor the situation closely as his value could shift quickly depending on where he lands.

Dyson Daniels

Daniels was dealt to Atlanta in the June 2024 trade that brought Murray to New Orleans. Over his previous 10 games he has averaged 8.7 points, 7.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 2.4 steals, 0.3 blocks and 0.2 threes in 30.5 minutes, shooting 45.9% from the field and 58.3% from the line whilst starting every game. His 14.5% usage at 50.3% true shooting has delivered 33.3 fantasy points in default points scoring.

The defensive specialist ranks 55th overall with a Roundup Score of 77 out of 99 and a nine-category value of 1.47. His 3.0 steals per game this season lead the league and make him valuable in category formats despite poor shooting percentages and minimal threes. He is projected for 31.9 fantasy points and has one game left this week on Friday.

Larry Nance Jr.

Nance was also included in the June 2024 trade to Atlanta but now plays for Indiana. Over his previous 10 games he has posted 5.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.2 blocks and 1.1 threes in 15.6 minutes off the bench. He has shot 47.4% from the field and 57.1% from the line with a 13.5% usage at 62.1% true shooting, producing 12.3 fantasy points in default points scoring.

His Roundup Score sits at 27 out of 99, ranking 379th overall with a nine-category value of minus 6.3. His projected 11.1 fantasy points reflect his limited role. He has one game left this week on Friday but offers no fantasy value outside the deepest formats.

E.J. Liddell

Liddell was the third piece sent to Atlanta in the Murray trade. Last season over 26 games he averaged 5.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.2 steals, 0.4 blocks and 0.7 threes in 13.4 minutes, shooting 48.7% from the field and 80.8% from the line. He started 19% of those contests and produced 11.5 fantasy points in default points scoring.

His Roundup Score is 26 out of 99, ranking 387th overall with a nine-category value of minus 6.58. He is projected for 11.5 fantasy points but has not appeared this season. He holds no fantasy relevance in standard formats.

What to do

• Hold Murray if you have roster space, but be prepared to move quickly once a trade destination emerges that could shift his usage and role.

• Add Daniels in category leagues if he is somehow available, as his elite steals and strong all-around numbers make him a top-60 asset.

• Avoid Nance and Liddell in all standard formats, as neither offers enough minutes or production to warrant consideration.

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