A former all-star wants out of New Orleans.
Murray was traded to the Pelicans in the 2024 off-season from the Atlanta Hawks. After one season that saw the Pelicans miss the post-season and a 4-8 start to this season in the Big Easy, however, the 30-year-old is seeking another fresh start.
Initially drafted 29th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2016 NBA Draft, Murray became an all-star with the Spurs in 2022 before he began what has now become a journeyman career, being traded to the Hawks in June, 2022.
Murray is owed a little over $32.7 million this season and has a player option for next season worth about $30.7 million.
Chris Haynes of NBA on Prime reported Friday that the Phoenix Suns have already expressed interest in potentially acquiring Murray, who just started his ninth NBA campaign.
The NBA trade deadline isn’t until Feb. 11, 2027.
Last season, Murray averaged 16.7 points, 6.4 assists and 5.4 rebounds per game in just 14 games played for New Orleans after coming back from a torn Achilles tendon in his right foot the season before. This season, Murray is putting up 13.4 points, 4.4 assists and 4.6 rebounds per contest through nine games played.