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NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
3 days ago
Friday’s game will be the fourth that Murray has missed due to a hand injury. Jeremiah Fears, who set a franchise rookie record with 40 points on Tuesday, will once again figure prominently in the Pelicans’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
5 days ago
Murray will miss a third straight game, and it’s unclear if we’ll see him again before the season ends. Until Murray returns, Jeremiah Fears should see an elevated workload.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
6 days ago
Murray missed the Pelicans’ two most recent games, but has the possibility of taking the floor on Tuesday. The Pelicans have lost eight consecutive games and own one of the worst records in the league. Should Murray return, he’ll provide efficient scoring and solid work as both a passer and rebounder.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
7 days ago
Murray will miss a second consecutive game as he deals with a left hand contusion. Jeremiah Fears was the replacement in the starting lineup the last time New Orleans did not have Murray or Trey Murphy, so he’s likely to receive the nod against the Magic.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
8 days ago
Murray, who did not play in Friday’s loss to the Kings, is dealing with a left hand contusion. The player most impacted by Murray’s availability is Yves Missi, who moved into the starting lineup the last time out. If Murray returns on Sunday, Missi will head to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
9 days ago
Murray will be held out against the Kings due to right Achilles injury management. Jeremiah Fears could replace him in the starting lineup, making Fears a potential streaming option in a favorable matchup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
14 days ago
Murray, who logged 28 minutes after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Raptors, finished Sunday’s defeat with a complete stat line on excellent percentages. Over the past two weeks, the veteran point guard has provided sixth-round value in eight-cat formats. Unfortunately, the Week 23 schedule works against Murray and those rostering him. Not only are the Pelicans off until Thursday, but their three-game week includes a back-to-back. As a result, Murray could be limited to two appearances.
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
14 days ago
Murray is back after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Raptors. His return will push Jeremiah Fears to the bench, where the rookie is not as valuable to fantasy managers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
15 days ago
Murray did not play in Friday’s loss to the Raptors, as it was the Pelicans’ second game in as many nights. Jeremiah Fears moved into the starting lineup in Toronto, and he would be worth streaming in deep leagues if given another start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
17 days ago
Despite not having to deal with the injured Cade Cunningham, Murray had a tough go of it in Detroit on Thursday. In addition to the poor shooting, with the Pelicans’ guard missing all three of his three-point attempts and going 5-of-12 from two, he committed five turnovers. Murray managers received decent value in rebounds, assists and steals, but the efficiency was lacking. Given how the Pelicans have handled Murray’s availability, it’s likely he won’t play against the Raptors on Friday.
Source: Rod Walker
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
17 days ago
Initially listed as questionable, Murray is good to go for Thursday’s game. However, with it being the first of two games in as many nights for the Pelicans, fantasy managers should plan for the likelihood that Murray does not play against the Raptors on Friday. If Trey Murphy (ankle), who remains questionable for Thursday’s game, can’t play, Yves Missi could still make a spot start.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
18 days ago
Due to right Achilles injury management, Murray is likely to miss one of New Orleans’ next two games due to the back-to-back. If he plays against the Pistons, fantasy managers should plan for the likelihood that he’ll sit the following night in Toronto. Yves Missi has been Murray’s replacement in the past. Still, with Trey Murphy (ankle) also questionable, Jeremiah Fears likely takes on a more prominent role if Murray and Murphy sit.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
19 days ago
Murray had a rough shooting night in the loss, which led to a new season low for scoring. However, he set a new season high for assists and has averaged 10.7 dimes per game over his last three appearances. Murray has helped New Orleans get some wins late in the year after a rough start and has helped fantasy managers during the process. They have a back-to-back coming up on Thursday and Friday; expect Murray to sit one of those games.
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
23 days ago
Murray is back after sitting out Thursday’s win over the Clippers, which was the second game in as many nights for the Pelicans. His return means that Yves Missi will head to the bench after starting the last time out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
24 days ago
Thursday’s game is the second in as many nights for Murray and the Pelicans, so he’ll sit for injury management reasons. In the past, Yves Missi has moved into the starting lineup, with Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy and even Herb Jones taking on more playmaking responsibilities.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
25 days ago
Murray returned from a one-game absence (illness) to log his first double-double of the season. He had a fairly balanced performance overall as a lead guard, shooting efficiently en route to tallying the third-most points on the team, while functioning as the clear table setter on Wednesday. The veteran guard has played very well early in his return from Achilles surgery. He could be an important player throughout the fantasy playoffs.
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
25 days ago
Murray missed Monday’s game against the Mavericks due to illness, but it appears that he will return on Wednesday. The Pelicans had inserted Yves Missi into the starting lineup to go bigger against the Mavericks. He will probably move back to the bench on Wednesday.
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
26 days ago
Murray is questionable with an illness after missing Monday’s win over the Mavericks. The Pelicans opted for a bigger lineup without Murray on Monday with Yves Missi playing with the starters. Missi had four points, 10 rebounds and five assists in 28 minutes and could be in for a similar workload if Murray is ultimately ruled out again.
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
27 days ago
Murray is out after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report. The Pelicans went big the last time he missed a game, with Yves Missi moving into the starting lineup. A similar approach on Monday would raise Missi’s short-term fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
28 days ago
Murray had his most productive game of the season on Friday, dropping 34 points in a loss to the Rockets. If he’s unable to play on Monday, the Pelicans could go big, with Yves Missi moving into the starting lineup. He received the nod the last time Murray missed a game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
30 days ago
While the Rockets managed to win the game, they never came up with a suitable answer to Murray defensively. Enjoying his most productive game of the season, the Pelicans’ guard shot 8-of-10 from the field in the first half. Murray shot 6-of-8 in the second half, finishing with his first 30-point game of the season. The Pelicans don’t play again this week, and their four-game Week 21 includes a back-to-back. As a result, Murray managers may have him for three games.
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Jayson Tatum isn’t the only player who’s looked good recently since returning from a ruptured Achilles tendon. Murray has improved by the game in New Orleans, and his showing against the Raptors was his best yet. The Pelicans point guard surpassed the 20-point mark for the first time this season, and he also provided solid value in rebounds, assists and steals. The concern for fantasy managers going into the playoff weeks for Yahoo! default leagues: the schedule. New Orleans has a back-to-back in Weeks 21, 22 and 23, which isn’t good for Murray’s availability.
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Murray is back after sitting out Thursday’s win over the Kings. His return pushes Yves Missi to the bench, with the Pelicans beginning Friday’s game without a true center.
Source: NBA Lineups
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Murray sat out Thursday for the first leg of the Pelicans’ back-to-back set, but he’ll be back in action against Phoenix and should handle a normal workload. Jeremiah Fears’ fantasy appeal takes a hit as a result of Murray’s availability.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Murray will sit out Thursday’s game for injury management reasons, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. The Pelicans could go back to DeAndre Jordan, who moved into the starting lineup a few games before Murray made his season debut.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Though Murray wasn’t able to get much going as a scorer in this game, he was able to stuff the stat sheet in a way that not many can. He also set a new season high for minutes, which is great to see after such a lengthy absence. Murray should be considered a must-roster player at this point, though that doesn’t mean he’ll play in back-to-backs. They play the Kings and Suns on Thursday and Friday, so expect him to be available for the more difficult matchup in Phoenix.
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Murray is back after sitting out Saturday’s win over the Jazz for injury management reasons. His return likely pushes Bryce McGowens to the bench, eliminating the wing’s streaming value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
After making his first two appearances of the season as a starter, Murray will miss Saturday’s game for injury management reasons. Derik Queen was the starter in the games before Murray’s return, but his struggles may prompt interim head coach James Borrego to move Jeremiah Fears into the lineup instead.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Efficiency was still as issue for Murray in his second game of the season, but he was better in other areas. There aren’t many players that can match Dejounte’s combination of assists and steals. He logged 26 minutes in this game, which was more than enough for the Pels to get a third straight win. He may sit for the rematch with the Jazz on Saturday to ensure he is available to play the Clippers on Sunday, which would likely allow Jeremiah Fears to start.
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Suiting up for the first time in nearly 13 months, Murray was immediately moved into the starting unit. The Pelicans said he’d be on a minutes restriction, and he ended up logging 25 minutes, which isn’t a strict limit. It was a strong outing considering the layoff, and he should be considered a must-roster player if he’s going to continue to play this much. Next up is a trip to Utah on Thursday, and with a back-to-back this weekend, he will likely only play one of those games.