Dejounte Murray suffers season-ending Achilles injury for Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans suffered a significant setback when guard Dejounte Murray ruptured his Achilles tendon during a game against the Boston Celtics, which will sideline him for the rest of the season. Murray fell to the ground after attempting a shot and grabbing his leg, leading to an emotional response from teammates and coach Willie Green, who acknowledged the challenge of losing a key player. Prior to the injury, Murray had been averaging 17.9 points, 7.6 assists, and had already missed 17 games earlier this season due to a broken hand. The Pelicans are currently struggling with a record of 12-37, compounded by injuries to other key players like Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. Murray's absence raises concerns for the team's future performance, given his pivotal role since joining the Pelicans this season. The team will await further assessments of his injury to plan for the remainder of the season.