Suns reportedly connected to Dejounte Murray as he eyes trade from Pelicans
When was the last time a point guard and client of Klutch Sports Group tweeted something vague that appeared to show a distaste for his job just before he was traded?
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New Orleans Pelicans point guard Dejounte Murray was a little too honest on social media about his current job Thursday, and according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, that is because he wants a trade out of town.
Apparently, the Phoenix Suns have already “registered interest” with New Orleans about Murray’s availability, long-time NBA reporter Chris Haynes added Friday.
Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro reported that there are no active conversations between the Suns and Pelicans about Murray or anyone else — and that Phoenix is being patient, wanting to figure out its current roster before making any drastic changes. The Athletic’s Sam Amick, a national NBA reporter, added that there was nothing materializing between the teams but that Murray’s camp hoped a trade could happen sending him to Phoenix.
The Phoenix Suns have had no conversations with the New Orleans Pelicans regarding Dejounte Murray at this time. They have not checked in with them and are not calling around The thought of trading for a PG had a lot to do with unlocking the best version of Devin Booker but Book…
— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) November 13, 2026
The 30-year-old Murray missed a large part of the last two seasons due to a torn Achilles.
He is averaging 13.4 points, 4.4 assists and 4.6 rebounds per game on 43% shooting and 30% accuracy from 3-point range this year as a starter for the Pelicans.
The 30th overall pick in 2016 by the San Antonio Spurs is a one-time All-Star (2022) who was also the league’s steals leader that season. He made All-Defensive Second Team in 2018.
There were plenty of Dejounte Murray-to-Suns connections before the report
Haynes reported on Oct. 29 that there has been locker room frustration in Phoenix over the lack of a point guard.
But the connection to the Suns also makes financial sense for them.
Murray has this season plus a player option ($30.7 million) left on his deal that somewhat mirrors current Phoenix guard Jalen Green’s $36 million option for 2027-28. Green has struggled to score and with a different role on a team splitting touches with Devin Booker, Miles Bridges and Dillon Brooks.
Then there’s the history of Klutch and the Suns at play:
When was the last time a point guard and client of Klutch Sports Group tweeted something vague that appeared to show a distaste for his job just before he was traded?
When Eric Bledsoe famously tweeted on Oct. 22, 2017 that “I Dont wanna be here.”
Bledsoe was ultimately shut down and dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks.
Klutch has a strong presence on Phoenix’s 2026-27 roster.
According to Athleteagent.com, they represent six current Suns: Brooks, Bridges, Koa Peat, Oso Ighodaro, Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming and Jordan Goodwin.
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He can't be worse than JG... but I don't think he is going to be very good either. He's coming off a torn Achilles and he relied on his quickness at his best. Cant shoot and isn't the defender he once was.
Prob the best they can do for JG but not so sure this moves the needle that much.
Yes!
Gillespie is definitely capable of doing what we need! And I can’t figure out why he isn’t getting recognized as the PG for this squad.. If I’m to reach the only issue I can see on the surface may be with some hesitation in driving to the rim at times? But even this is minor
Don’t get it - especially when the best teams around the league are showing what happens when you have a top shelf PG!
Hay Matt, it makes sense to me to get this guy! You have a keen eye for trading for injury-prone guys, so go for it!The only positive thing in this narrative is it would let Book be able to be Book, by the way you have a point guard on you team who last year was hitting around 40% from the 3-point line & played really good D & had No problem finding his open teammates to fill the basket!