New Orleans Pelicans guard
Dejounte Murray will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 NBA season
after tearing his right Achilles tendon during a game against the
Boston Celtics, as reported by NBA reporters Chris Haynes and Shams
Charania. 

The injury occurred in the first
quarter when Murray fell to the ground while grabbing his rebound.
He was assisted off the court and did not return. An MRI confirmed
the severity of the injury. 

Pelicans head coach Willie Green
expressed sympathy over Murray’s injury, stating, “It’s a tough
blow for us. Dejounte has been a significant part of our team, and
our thoughts are with him as he begins his
recovery.” 

ANALYSIS: This is a huge blow
for the Pelicans in a tough season as Murray, 28, was averaging
17.5 points, 7.4 assists, and 6.5 rebounds over 31 games. He joined
the Pelicans in the offseason after being traded from the Atlanta
Hawks for Dyson Daniels.

The Pelicans, already dealing
with injuries to key players such as Zion Williamson, Herb Jones,
and Brandon Ingram, now face an even greater challenge as they cope
with Murray’s absence. 

This is not Murray’s first major
injury; he missed the entire 2018-19 season due to a torn ACL and
had recently returned from a broken hand earlier this
season.

The Pelicans will need to rely
on their depth as they navigate the remainder of the season without
one of their key contributors.