Hawks Trade All-Star Murray to Pelicans

The Atlanta Hawks have finalized a trade sending All-Star guard Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans. In return, the Hawks acquire guard Dyson Daniels, forwards E.J. Liddell and Larry Nance Jr., center Cody Zeller, and two future first-round picks. Hawks GM Landry Fields cited the need to reshape the roster and regain assets as primary reasons for the trade, expressing well-wishes for Murray. The deal excludes Pelicans' forward Brandon Ingram, who remains injury-prone and was deemed not worth a max contract by the Hawks. The trade aims to enhance the Hawks' competitiveness for deeper playoff runs while adding veteran leadership and young talent to their roster.