Four New Orleans Pelicans Options For Dejounte Murray Trade
Nov 14, 2026 2:16 AM

The New Orleans Pelicans could explore these options after guard Dejounte Murray requested a trade.

The New Orleans Pelicans have had a crazy few days, which culminated in Dejounte Murray requesting a trade, which the team confirmed on Friday afternoon.

This is not a shocking development, as it was clear that Murray was frustrated with the organization. Now that it has happened, the Pelicans can move on until they find a trade.

Finding a deal for him might not be super easy, given the public nature of his exit and his contract, which combine to make a package that not many teams want to take on. New Orleans will have to take on a bad contract, most likely.

There's no telling who exactly is interested in Murray right now, but here are some early option that make sense:

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Phoenix Suns SG Jalen Green

Green is the first name that came to many people's minds. He's more of a natural shooting guard, the Suns would be smart to move on from him and his contract is essentially the exact same as Murray's. Green's numbers don't exactly excite as he is averaging 11.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.1 assists on 41.9/27.0/66.7 shooting splits. The fit in Phoenix isn't great, though, so there is hope that he would bounce back in a different role. He is also still just 24, so there is potential for a longer-term fit with this move as well.

Charlotte Hornets C Naz Reid

This would be the Pelicans trading a two-year contract (assuming Murray picks up his option) for a four-year contract, but Reid would be a perfect fit next to Williamson. The center has put up points this year, but there has been some friction and Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic has already reported that the chances of him getting moved are "high."

Reid is a career 47.0% from three on 4.1 attempts per game. Having a shooter like that next to Williamson would be great. It has already shown how much an actual spacer helps out in the lineups with both him and Karlo Matkovic this year.

Miami Heat F Bobby Portis/Nikola Jovic

Another option would be contacting the Heat to see about picking up this duo, who combine to make just under $31 million. It may take some extra maneuvering to get it done, but Miami needs to make some moves so it would be worth exploring.

Portis is another player who could help with rebounding and spacing. He shot 45.6% from three last year on 4.4 attempts per game. Jovic, like Reid, just signed this deal, but his is a rookie extension. At just 23 years old, he could fit in with this new group even if they do a bit of a rebuild at some point. He is a good playmaker for his size and is a solid defender.

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