Dejounte Murray

{{Infobox basketball biography

| name = Dejounte Murray

| image = Dejounte Murray 2022.jpg

| image_size =

| caption = Murray at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game

| position = Point guard / shooting guard

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 4

| weight_lb = 180

| league = NBA

| team = New Orleans Pelicans

| number = 5

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|9|19}}

| birth_place = Seattle, Washington, U.S.

| high_school = Rainier Beach (Seattle, Washington)

| college = Washington (2015–2016)

| draft_year = 2016

| draft_round = 1

| draft_pick = 29

| draft_team = San Antonio Spurs

| career_start = 2016

| years1 = {{nbay|2016|start}}–{{nbay|2021|end}}

| team1 = San Antonio Spurs

| years2 = 2016–2017

| team2 = →Austin Spurs

| years3 = {{nbay|2022|start}}–{{nbay|2023|end}}

| team3 = Atlanta Hawks

| years4 = {{nbay|2024|start}}–present

| team4 = New Orleans Pelicans

| highlights = * NBA All-Star ({{nasg|2022}})

NBA All-Defensive Second Team ({{nbay|2017|end}})
NBA steals leader ({{nbay|2021|end}})
Second-team All-Pac-12 (2016)
Fourth-team Parade All-American (2015)
Washington Mr. Basketball (2015)

}}

Dejounte Dashaun Murray ({{IPAc-en|d|ə|ˈ|ʒ|ɒ|n|t|eɪ}} {{respell|də|ZHON|tay}};{{cite press release|title=2023-24 start of season NBA pronunciation guide|url=https://www.nba.com/news/2023-24-start-of-season-nba-pronunciation-guide|website=NBA.com|date=October 24, 2023|access-date=May 17, 2024}} born September 19, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played one season of college basketball for the Washington Huskies, where he earned second-team all-conference honors in the Pac-12 as a freshman in 2015–16. He was selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the 2016 NBA draft with the 29th overall pick. In 2022, Murray was named to his first NBA All-Star Game and led the league in steals. He is the Spurs' franchise leader in career triple-doubles. He has also played for the Atlanta Hawks.

Early life

Murray grew up in the impoverished South End area of Seattle, Washington.{{Cite magazine |last=Pina |first=Michael |date=2021-05-11 |title=Dejounte Murray: From Harrowing Upbringing to Burgeoning NBA Stardom |url=https://www.si.com/nba/2021/05/11/dejounte-murray-spurs-upbringing-daily-cover |access-date=2023-11-27 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us}} Throughout his upbringing, he was exposed to gun and drug violence, homelessness, and parental incarceration.{{Cite web |last=Marquez |first=R. J. |date=2020-06-26 |title=Spurs' Dejounte Murray opens up about tough upbringing, being labeled a 'gang member' during NBA draft |url=https://www.ksat.com/sports/2020/06/26/spurs-dejounte-murray-opens-up-about-tough-upbringing-being-labeled-a-gang-member-during-nba-draft/ |access-date=2023-11-27 |website=KSAT |language=en}} Prior to high school, Murray spent time in juvenile detention.{{Cite web |last=Marquez |first=R. J. |date=2020-06-26 |title=Spurs' Dejounte Murray opens up about tough upbringing, being labeled a 'gang member' during NBA draft |url=https://www.ksat.com/sports/2020/06/26/spurs-dejounte-murray-opens-up-about-tough-upbringing-being-labeled-a-gang-member-during-nba-draft/ |access-date=2023-11-27 |website=KSAT |language=en}}

High school career

Murray attended Rainier Beach High School in Seattle, Washington.{{cite web|last=Allen|first=Percy|url=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/dejounte-murray-already-trying-to-help-lead-the-way-for-uw-mens-basketball/|title=Dejounte Murray already trying to help lead the way for UW men's basketball|work=SeattleTimes.com|date=July 14, 2015|access-date=April 22, 2016}} The school is a basketball powerhouse, having produced such NBA talents as Jamal Crawford, Doug Christie, Terrence Williams, Nate Robinson, and Kevin Porter Jr. Crawford encouraged Murray to take basketball seriously.{{Cite web |last=Marquez |first=R. J. |date=2020-06-26 |title=Spurs' Dejounte Murray opens up about tough upbringing, being labeled a 'gang member' during NBA draft |url=https://www.ksat.com/sports/2020/06/26/spurs-dejounte-murray-opens-up-about-tough-upbringing-being-labeled-a-gang-member-during-nba-draft/ |access-date=2023-11-27 |website=KSAT |language=en}} Murray led the Vikings to three Class 3A state championships titles.{{cite web|url=https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/article/Changing-of-the-point-guards-How-Dejounte-Murray-12630493.php|title=Changing of The Point Guards: How Dejounte Murray Was Built to Succeed a Legend|date=21 February 2018|work=www.expressnews.com|access-date=22 August 2019}}

Among other honors that he received, Murray was named Washington Mr. Basketball by the Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association as well as The Seattle Times State Player of the Year.{{cite web|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/high-school/seattle-times-boys-basketball-state-player-of-the-year-dejounte-murray/|title=Seattle Times' boys basketball state player of the year: Dejounte Murray|date=14 March 2015|work=The Seattle Times|access-date=22 August 2019}}

College career

As a freshman at the University of Washington in 2015–16, Murray was named second-team All-Pac-12 and Pac-12 All-Freshman Team{{cite web|url=https://pac-12.com/news/2016/3/7/2015-16-pac-12-mens-basketball-all-conference-honors.aspx|title=2015-16 Pac-12 Men's Basketball All-Conference Honors|work=Pac-12.com|date=March 7, 2016|access-date=April 22, 2016}} after averaging 16.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.8 steals in 33.5 minutes while starting all 34 games.{{cite web|last=Allen|first=Percy|url=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/dejounte-murray-signs-with-lebron-james-agency-agent-rich-paul/|title=UW Huskies' Dejounte Murray signs with LeBron James' agency, agent Rich Paul|work=SeattleTimes.com|date=March 29, 2016|access-date=April 22, 2016}}

On March 23, 2016, Murray declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his final three years of college eligibility.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/15054665/marquese-chriss-dejounte-murray-washington-huskies-declaring-nba-draft|title=Marquese Chriss, Dejounte Murray are one-and-done at Washington|work=ESPN.com|date=March 23, 2016|access-date=April 22, 2016}}{{cite web|last=Allen|first=Percy|url=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/washingtons-dejounte-murray-and-marquese-chriss-declare-for-nba-draft/|title=Washington's Dejounte Murray and Marquese Chriss declare for NBA draft|work=SeattleTimes.com|date=March 23, 2016|access-date=April 22, 2016}}

Professional career

=San Antonio Spurs (2016–2022)=

On June 23, 2016, Murray was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 29th overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/spurs/spurs-select-dejounte-murray-first-round-2016-nba-draft/|title=Spurs Select Dejounte Murray in First Round of 2016 NBA Draft|work=NBA.com|date=June 23, 2016|access-date=June 23, 2016}} He joined the Spurs for the 2016 NBA Summer League,{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/spurs/spurs-announce-2016-utah-summer-league-roster/|title=Spurs Announce 2016 Utah Summer League Roster|work=NBA.com|date=July 1, 2016|access-date=January 3, 2017}} and on July 14, he signed his rookie-scale contract with the team.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/spurs/san-antonio-signs-first-round-pick-dejounte-murray|title=San Antonio Signs First Round Draft Pick Dejounte Murray|work=NBA.com|date=July 14, 2016|access-date=July 14, 2016}} On October 29, 2016, in the Spurs' third game of the 2016–17 season, Murray made his NBA debut. In just under nine minutes off the bench, he recorded two rebounds and one assist in a 98–79 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/murrade01/gamelog/2017/|title=Dejounte Murray 2016-17 Game Log|work=Basketball-Reference.com|access-date=December 28, 2016}} On January 12, 2017, he scored a season-high 10 points in a 134–94 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900009|title=Leonard scores 31 points, Spurs rout Lakers 134-94|work=ESPN.com|date=January 12, 2017|access-date=January 13, 2017}} He surpassed that on January 19, scoring 24 points in a 118–104 win over the Denver Nuggets.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900060|title=Leonard has 34, Spurs overcome Gasol's injury to top Nuggets|work=ESPN.com|date=January 19, 2017|access-date=January 20, 2017}} During his rookie season, he had multiple assignments with the Austin Spurs of the NBA Development League.{{cite web|url=http://dleague.nba.com/news/assignments/|title=2016-17 NBA Assignments|work=NBA.com|access-date=December 22, 2016|archive-date=September 6, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906020056/http://dleague.nba.com/news/assignments/|url-status=dead}}

On May 5, 2017, with Tony Parker out for the rest of the playoffs with a leg injury, the Spurs started Murray at point guard in Game 3 of their second-round series against the Houston Rockets.{{cite web|last=Feigen|first=Jonathan|url=http://www.chron.com/sports/rockets/article/Spurs-Dejounte-Murray-starts-in-place-of-Tony-11125586.php|title=Spurs' Dejounte Murray starts in place of Tony Parker|work=Chron.com|date=May 5, 2017|access-date=May 6, 2017}} He scored two points in 15 minutes, as the Spurs took a 2–1 lead in the series with a 103–92 win.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400952492|title=Aldridge steps up to help Spurs down Rockets 103-92|work=ESPN.com|date=May 5, 2017|access-date=May 6, 2017}} He helped the Spurs clinch the series against the Rockets with 11 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in a Game 6 win. He became just the fourth rookie in Spurs history to record a point/rebound double-double in a playoff game, joining David Robinson, Tim Duncan, and Kawhi Leonard.{{cite web|last=Orsborn|first=Tom|url=http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Murray-other-youngsters-answered-call-for-11142599.php|title=Murray, other youngsters answered call for shorthanded Spurs|work=ExpressNews.com|date=May 12, 2017|access-date=May 13, 2017}} The Spurs went on to lose to the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals.{{Cite news |last=Cacciola |first=Scott |date=2017-05-23 |title=Warriors Sweep Spurs to Reach Third Finals in Three Years |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/23/sports/basketball/golden-state-warriors-sweep-san-antonio-spurs.html |access-date=2022-03-14 |issn=0362-4331}}

In the Spurs' season opener on October 18, 2017, Murray had 16 points, five rebounds, and two assists while starting in place of Parker in a 107–99 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400974440|title=Aldridge's double-double leads Spurs by Timberwolves, 107-99|work=ESPN.com|date=October 18, 2017|access-date=October 18, 2017}} On December 9, 2017, he tied his career high with 14 rebounds in a 104–101 win over the Phoenix Suns.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975134|title=Depleted Spurs beat Suns for 8th win in 9 games|work=ESPN.com|date=December 9, 2017|access-date=December 9, 2017}} On February 3, 2018, in a 120–111 loss to the Utah Jazz, Murray became the first player since Kawhi Leonard with 500 points and 300 rebounds in his first 100 games with the Spurs.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975527|title=Rubio's season-high 34 leads Jazz by Spurs, 120-111|work=ESPN.com|date=February 3, 2018|access-date=February 4, 2018}} On March 19, 2018, in an 89–75 win over the Warriors, Murray had eight rebounds to set the franchise record for rebounds in a season by a point guard. Murray reached 385 rebounds in 1,436 minutes, surpassing Johnny Moore's 378 in 2,689 minutes.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975802|title=Aldridge's double-double fuels Spurs by Warriors, 89-75|work=ESPN.com|date=March 19, 2018|access-date=March 19, 2018}} In Game 4 of the Spurs' first-round playoff series against the Warriors, Murray was 3-for-3 on three-pointers in the first half, the most three-pointers made in the playoffs without a miss by a Spurs player since Steve Kerr (2003) and Patty Mills (2014) were 4-for-4 in a half.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401029455|title=Ginobili, Aldridge help Spurs beat Warriors to avoid sweep|work=ESPN.com|date=April 22, 2018|access-date=April 22, 2018}} At the season's end, he earned NBA All-Defensive Second Team honors,{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/spurs/dejounte-murray-named-nba-all-defensive-second-team|title=Dejounte Murray Named to NBA All-Defensive Second Team|work=NBA.com|date=May 23, 2018|access-date=May 23, 2018}} becoming the then-youngest player in NBA history to be named All-Defense, which would be broken by another Spur, Victor Wembanyama, in 2024.{{cite web|last=Adams|first=Micah|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/au/san-antonio-spurs/news/dejounte-murray-torn-acl-san-antonio-spurs-injury-patty/1d9kra1lnkse11rg91x8xn22k0|title=What Dejounte Murray's injury means for Patty Mills|work=SportingNews.com|date=October 9, 2018|access-date=October 9, 2018}}

On October 7, 2018, Murray suffered a torn right anterior cruciate ligament injury in a preseason game against the Rockets.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/spurs/news/spurs-injury-update-10/8/18|title=Spurs Injury Update – 10/8/18|work=NBA.com|date=October 8, 2018|access-date=October 8, 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/article/2018/10/08/spurs-dejounte-murray-torn-acl|title=San Antonio Spurs' Dejounte Murray diagnosed with torn right ACL|date=October 8, 2018|work=NBA.com|access-date=October 8, 2018}} He missed the entire 2018–19 season.{{cite web|last=Mathur|first=Ashish|url=https://clutchpoints.com/spurs-news-lakers-star-lebron-james-told-dejounte-murray-to-stay-confident-and-be-patient-during-acl-rehab/|title=Lakers star LeBron James told Spurs guard Dejounte Murray to 'stay confident and be patient' during ACL rehab|date=June 22, 2019|work=clutchpoints.com|access-date=June 23, 2019}}

In October 2019, the Spurs and Murray agreed to a four-year, $64 million contract, taking the contract to $70 million with incentives.{{cite web |date=2019-10-21 |title=Spurs' Murray agrees to 4-year, $64M extension |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27897540/spurs-pg-dejounte-murray-agrees-four-year-64-million-extension |access-date=2022-03-14 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}

On December 26, 2020, Murray recorded his first career triple-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in the Spurs' 119–114 win against the Toronto Raptors.{{cite web |title=DeRozan, Spurs rally past Raptors 119-114 in home opener |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401267187 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=December 27, 2020 |date=December 26, 2020}} On February 8, 2021, he recorded 27 points, 10 rebounds, and a career-high eight steals in the Spurs' 105–100 win against the Warriors.{{cite web |title=Murray, DeRozan guide Spurs past Warriors, 105-100 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401267531 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=February 9, 2021 |date=February 8, 2021}}{{cite web |title=Spurs' Dejounte Murray: Scores team-high 27 points |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/spurs-dejounte-murray-scores-team-high-27-points/ |website=CBS Sports|access-date=February 9, 2021 |date=February 8, 2021}}

On February 7, 2022, Murray was named to his first NBA All-Star team as an injury replacement for Draymond Green.{{cite web|title=Dejounte Murray Selected to 2022 NBA All-Star Game|url=https://www.nba.com/spurs/dejounte-murray-selected-2022-nba-all-star-game|access-date=February 8, 2022|website=NBA.com}} On February 13, in a 124–114 win over the Pelicans, Murray became the first player in NBA history to record at least 30 points, 10 rebounds, and no more than one turnover in consecutive games since individual turnovers were first tracked in 1977–78.{{cite news|last=Orsborn|first=Tom|date=February 13, 2022|url=https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/San-Antonio-Spurs-eyeing-playoff-push-after-16915184.php|title=San Antonio Spurs eyeing playoff push after back-to-back wins|work=San Antonio Express-News|access-date=February 21, 2022}} He finished second, behind Ja Morant, in voting for the Most Improved Player award.{{cite web |title=Ja Morant Topped Darius Garland And Dejounte Murray To Win The NBA's Most Improved Player Award |url=https://uproxx.com/dimemag/ja-morant-nba-most-improved-player-2021-22-award-memphis-grizzlies-voting/ |access-date=April 25, 2022 |website=Uproxx|date=April 25, 2022 }}

=Atlanta Hawks (2022–2024)=

On June 30, 2022, Murray was traded with Jock Landale to the Atlanta Hawks for Danilo Gallinari and multiple future first-round picks.{{Cite web |title=Atlanta Completes Trade with San Antonio Spurs; Acquires Dejounte Murray and Jock Landale in Exchange for Danilo Gallinari and Future First Round Draft Picks |url=https://www.nba.com/hawks/news/hawks-acquire-all-star-guard-dejounte-murray |access-date=June 30, 2022 |website=NBA.com}} On October 19, Murray made his Hawks debut, putting up 20 points, 11 assists, five rebounds, and five steals in a 117–107 win over the Houston Rockets.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/hawks-news-dejounte-murray-drops-epic-atlanta-debut-not-seen-in-nearly-30-years/|title=Dejounte Murray drops epic Atlanta debut not seen in nearly 30 years|website=ClutchPoints|last=Yapkowitz|first=David|date=October 19, 2022|access-date=October 19, 2022}} On November 2, Murray recorded a then-career-high 36 points,{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=James L. |date=2022-11-04 |title=Dejounte Murray Looks Like The Running Mate Trae Young Needed |url=https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/dejounte-murray-looks-like-the-running-mate-trae-young-needed/ |access-date=2022-11-06 |website=FiveThirtyEight }} along with four rebounds, nine assists, and six steals in a 112–99 win against the New York Knicks.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-02 |title=Murray has career-high 36, Hawks rally past Knicks, 112–99 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401468265 |access-date=2022-11-06 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} On November 5, Murray recorded his first career triple-double with the Hawks, putting up 22 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists, and three steals in a 124–121 overtime win against the New Orleans Pelicans.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-05 |title=Murray, Young lead Hawks past Pelicans 124–121 in OT |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401468289 |access-date=2022-11-06 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} On November 25, Murray recorded a then-career-high 39 points on eight three-pointers made in a 122–128 loss against the Houston Rockets.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/game/atl-vs-hou-0022200278|title=Green Has 30 Points, Rockets Rally To Beat Hawks 128-122|website=NBA.com|last=Rieken|first=Kristie|date=November 26, 2022|access-date=November 26, 2022}}

On January 20, 2023, Murray led the Hawks to a 129–124 win over the New York Knicks with 29 points and a season-high 12 assists.{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/nba/game/new-york-knicks-vs-atlanta-hawks-january-20-2023|title=Murray's 29 help Hawks finish strong, beat Knicks 139-124|website=SI.com|date=January 20, 2023|access-date=March 4, 2023}} On January 30, Murray scored a then career-high 40 points, along with eight rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and zero turnovers in a 129–125 loss against the Portland Trail Blazers.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/game/atl-vs-por-0022200763|title=Lillard Outduels Murray 42-40 As Blazers Triumph|website=NBA.com|date=January 30, 2023|access-date=January 31, 2023}} On March 3, Murray scored a then career-high 41 points on 17-of-22 shooting, 5-of-5 from three, and 2-of-2 from the free throw line in a 129–111 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/game/por-vs-atl-0022200947 |title=Hawks Ride Murray's Career-High 41 Past Blazers |website=NBA.com |date=March 3, 2023|access-date=March 4, 2023}} In Game 3 of the Hawks' first round playoff series against the Boston Celtics, Murray put up 25 points, six rebounds, five assists, and one steal in a 130–122 win. He joined Trae Young as the first pair of Hawks teammates to each put up at least 25 points, five rebounds, and five assists in a playoff game since Lenny Wilkens and Bill Bridges in 1966.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/hawks-news-trae-young-dejounte-murray-set-playoff-record-win-vs-celtics|title=Trae Young, Dejounte Murray reach Hawks playoff feat not seen in 57 years after huge Game 3 win vs Celtics|website=ClutchPoints|last=Songco|first=Paolo|date=April 21, 2023|access-date=April 21, 2023}}

On October 30, 2023, Murray tied his then career-high 41 points while also putting up seven rebounds, five assists, and two steals in a 127–113 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/hawks-news-dejounte-murray-career-night-vs-anthony-edwards-timberwolves-has-fans-going-bonkers|title=Dejounte Murray's career night vs. Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves has Hawks fans going bonkers|website=ClutchPoints|last=Guinhawa|first=Angelo|date=October 30, 2023|access-date=October 30, 2023}} On November 9, Murray made a game-winning three-pointer in a 116–115 win over the Orlando Magic.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/hawks-news-trae-young-reignites-luka-doncic-rivalry-with-epic-mexico-city-performance|title=Hawks' Trae Young reignites Luka Doncic rivalry with Mexico City heater|website=ClutchPoints|last=Pagaduan|first=Jedd|date=November 9, 2023|access-date=November 9, 2023}}

On January 17, 2024, Murray put up 26 points, five assists, five rebounds, and a buzzer-beating, game-winning shot in a 106–104 win over the Orlando Magic.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/hawks-news-dejounte-murrays-epic-game-winner-vs-magic-sparks-wild-trade-talk|title=Hawks: Dejounte Murray's epic game-winner vs. Magic sparks wild trade talk|website=ClutchPoints|last=Smith|first=Christopher|date=January 17, 2024|access-date=January 17, 2024}} On January 19, in the Hawks’ next game, Murray had 22 points, 11 assists, and another game-winning shot in a 109–108 win over the Miami Heat.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/hawks-news-dejounte-murray-snatches-heats-soul-with-epic-game-winner-amid-trade-rumors|title=Hawks' Dejounte Murray snatches Heat's soul with game-winner amid trade rumors|website=ClutchPoints|last=Pagaduan|first=Jedd|date=January 19, 2024|access-date=January 19, 2024}} On March 28, Murray scored a career-high 44 points, including a game-winning mid-range jumpshot in a 123–122 overtime win over the Boston Celtics.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/hawks-news-dejounte-murray-sends-fans-into-pandemonium-with-game-winner-vs-celtics|title=Hawks star Dejounte Murray sends fans into pandemonium with game-winner vs Celtics|website=ClutchPoints|last=Barnes|first=Randall|date=March 28, 2024|access-date=March 28, 2024}}

=New Orleans Pelicans (2024–present)=

On July 6, 2024, Murray was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans for Dyson Daniels, E.J. Liddell, Larry Nance Jr., Cody Zeller (via sign-and-trade), and two future first-round draft picks.{{cite web|title= Pelicans acquire Dejounte Murray|url=https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/dejounte-murray-guard-new-orleans-pelicans-trade-atlanta-hawks-2024-nba-free-agency|website=NBA.com|date=July 6, 2024|access-date=July 6, 2024}} He made 31 starts for the Pelicans during the 2024–25 NBA season, averaging 17.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists. On January 31, 2025, Murray sustained a non-contact leg injury in the first quarter against the Boston Celtics and was helped to the locker room before it would be revealed to be a torn right Achilles tendon, putting an abrupt end to his season.{{cite web|title=Report: Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray out for season with torn right Achilles tendon|url= https://www.nba.com/news/pelicans-murray-injury|website=NBA.com|date=January 31, 2025|access-date=February 1, 2025}}

Career statistics

=NBA=

==Regular season==

| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2016}}

| style="text-align:left;"|San Antonio

| 38 || 8 || 8.5 || .431 || .391 || .700 || 1.1 || 1.3 || .2 || .2 || 3.4

| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2017}}

| style="text-align:left;"|San Antonio

| 81 || 48 || 21.5 || .443 || .265 || .709 || 5.7 || 2.9 || 1.2 || .4 || 8.1

| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2019}}

| style="text-align:left;"|San Antonio

| 66 || 58 || 25.6 || .462 || .369 || .798 || 5.8 || 4.1 || 1.7 || .3 || 10.9

| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2020}}

| style="text-align:left;"|San Antonio

| 67 || 67 || 31.9 || .453 || .317 || .791 || 7.1 || 5.4 || 1.5 || .1 || 15.7

| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2021}}

| style="text-align:left;"|San Antonio

| 68 || 68 || 34.8 || .462 || .327 || .794 || 8.3 || 9.2 || style="background:#cfecec;"|2.0* || .3 || 21.1

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2022}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Atlanta

| 74 || 74 || 36.4 || .464 || .344 || .832 || 5.3 || 6.1 || 1.5 || .3 || 20.5

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2023}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Atlanta

| 78 || 78 || 35.7 || .459 || .363 || .794 || 5.3 || 6.4 || 1.4 || .3 || 22.5

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2024}}

| style="text-align:left;"| New Orleans

| 31 || 31 || 32.6 || .393 || .299 || .823 || 6.5 || 7.4 || 2.0 || .4 || 17.5

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| colspan=2 style="text-align:center"|Career

| 503 || 432 || 29.3 || .453 || .340 || .790 || 5.8 || 5.4 || 1.5 || .3 || 15.5

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|All-Star

| 1 || 0 || 27.0 || .636 || .333 || 1.000 || 5.0 || 5.0 || .0 || 1.0 || 17.0

==Playoffs==

| style="text-align:left;"|2017

| style="text-align:left;"|San Antonio

| 11 || 2 || 15.3 || .377 || .000 || .680 || 2.5 || 2.5 || 1.5 || .1 || 5.7

| style="text-align:left;"|2018

| style="text-align:left;"|San Antonio

| 5 || 5 || 19.2 || .452 || .667 || .778 || 4.2 || 1.8 || 1.0 || .4 || 7.8

| style="text-align:left;"|2023

| style="text-align:left;"|Atlanta

| 5 || 5 || 38.1 || .447 || .378 || 1.000 || 7.2 || 6.8 || 2.0 || .2 || 23.0

|- class="sortbottom"

| colspan=2 style="text-align:center"|Career

| 21 || 12 || 21.6 || .426 || .391 || .767 || 4.0 || 3.3 || 1.5 || .2 || 10.3

=College=

| style="text-align:left;"|2015–16

| style="text-align:left;"|Washington

| 34 || 34 || 33.5 || .416 || .288 || .663 || 6.0 || 4.4 || 1.8 || .3 || 16.1

Personal life

Murray has two daughters: Riley (born in 2019){{Cite web |last=Rohlin |first=Melissa |date=March 10, 2022 |title=San Antonio Spurs rising star Dejounte Murray enjoying fatherhood to the fullest |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/dejounte-murray-san-antonio-spurs-fatherhood-melissa-rohlin |access-date=2023-11-27 |website=FOX Sports |language=en-US}} and Icelynn (born in 2023).{{Cite web |last=Andriyashchuk |first=Yuriy |date=2023-04-11 |title=Jania Meshell welcomes child with Dejounte Murray |url=https://hip-hopvibe.com/news/jania-meshell-and-dejounte-murray-welcome-their-first-child-together-photos/ |access-date=2023-11-27 |website=Hip Hop Vibe |language=en-US}}