Pelicans' Dejounte Murray Suffers Torn Achilles, Out For Season

The New Orleans Pelicans have suffered a major setback as guard Dejounte Murray tore his Achilles tendon during a game against the Boston Celtics, effectively ending his season. Murray, who had previously missed time due to a fractured hand, was averaging 17.9 points, 7.6 assists, and 2.1 steals across 30 games this season. With Murray's injury, the Pelicans join a long list of sidelined players, including stars Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, which has contributed to their disappointing 12-37 record. Pelicans coach Willie Green expressed the difficulty of losing a key player who contributes significantly to the team's dynamics. This injury further complicates the Pelicans' efforts to recover and compete in the remainder of the season, prompting potential strategy adjustments as they lean on remaining players. The team will need to adapt quickly to maintain competitiveness amidst ongoing injury challenges.