BREAKING: New Orleans Pelicans Trade For Dejounte Murray, Larry Nance Jr. And Dyson Daniels Sent To Atlanta Hawks

New Orleans makes a huge trade for a guard and send two players and draft pick in exchange.

Feb 7, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) brings the ball up court against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports / Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

NBA insider, Adrian Wojnarowski, reports that New Orleans continues to reshape its roster by trading for Dejounte Murray to add to the Pelicans' backcourt.

New Orleans was 0-24 when trailing entering the fourth and 2-14 in close games and see Murray as a player who can generate offense late in games. Pels remain committed to core that includes Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum. Pels are trying to find common ground with Brandon Ingram…

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 28, 2024

Full trade on ESPN: Dejounte Murray for Larry Nance Jr., Dyson Daniels, 2025 first-round pick (via Lakers), 2027 first-round pick (least favorable of Bucks-Pels) https://t.co/4BLEuDodqT

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 28, 2024

In exchange, Atlanta will receive Larry Nance Jr., Dyson Daniels, the 2025 first-round pick (via Lakers), and the 2027 first-round pick (least favorable of Bucks-Pels).

Nov 4, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports / Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

The speculation was that Trae Young would be packaged in a deal to New Orleans; instead, it's Murray.

Murray played in 78 games, averaging 22.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 6.4 assists and shooting 45.9% from the floor and 36.3% from beyond the arc. During his NBA career, Murray averaged 15.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists.