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Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray Nears Return, Expected to Debut Within a Week

James Borrego says Murray’s progress looks encouraging after a lengthy Achilles recovery.

Overview

  • Interim coach James Borrego said he expects Murray to be playing NBA games in about a week.
  • Murray fully participated in team practices on Wednesday and Thursday, according to NOLA.com.
  • He has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
  • The guard has been sidelined since January 31, 2025 after rupturing his right Achilles tendon.
  • Acquired from Atlanta in 2024, he also missed 17 games with a fractured left hand early in his Pelicans tenure.