June 29, 2024 - According to renowned basketball reporter Adrian Wojnarowski, the Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans on an All-Star guard
Dejounte Murray
The Trade. The deal is expected to reshape the roster structure of both teams and have a major impact on the league landscape for the upcoming 2024-25 season.
According to Worthington, the details of the deal are as follows:
The Eagles gave it away:
Dejounte Murray 2024 2nd round pick (from Eagles)
Pelicans give away:
Larry Nance Jr. Dyson Daniels 2025 first-round pick from the Los Angeles Lakers (protected) 2027 first-round pick lower in the draft among the New Orleans Pelicans and Milwaukee Bucks (protected)
Behind this trade reflects the different strategic considerations of the two teams. The Pelicans have been looking for a breakthrough over the past few seasons, hoping to go far in the playoffs. They believe that Murray's arrival will provide the team's backcourt with steady leadership and scoring ability, especially in key moments of the game to turn things around.
During the 2023-24 season, Dejounte Murray proved to be an impactful presence on the floor, contributing 22.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 1.4 steals per game, making him one of the most versatile guards in the league. His arrival will greatly enhance the Pelicans' competitiveness, especially in the Western Conference.
For the Hawks, the trade appears to mark part of their ongoing rebuilding program. They sent the team's centerpiece, Dejounte Murray, for a host of assets, including young forwards Larry Nance Jr. and Dyson Daniels, as well as two future first-round draft picks. These assets will help the Hawks continue to accumulate young talent over the next few seasons and set the team up for the long haul.
Not only is this trade a major adjustment to both teams' current rosters, but it also signals a further evolution of the league's landscape going forward. As the dust settles from the trade, fans will be watching closely to see how these two teams perform in the upcoming season and how they utilize their new roster configurations to achieve their respective goals.
