Dejounte Murray
#5PG · New Orleans Pelicans
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 513 | 15.6 | 5.8 | 5.4 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 45.5% | 34.0% | 79.2% |
| 2025-26 | 10 | 18.7 | 5.1 | 6.2 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 52.7% | 34.0% | 84.2% |
| 2024-25 | 31 | 17.5 | 6.5 | 7.4 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 39.3% | 29.9% | 82.3% |
| 2023-24 | 78 | 22.5 | 5.3 | 6.4 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 45.9% | 36.3% | 79.4% |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$63.6M
AAV
$21.2M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Dejounte Murray's contract with the New Orleans Pelicans grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C- CVI grade. At $21.2M per year over 3 years, this is a mid-tier contract. Dejounte's deal falls in the mid-tier tier for NBA Point Guards. At 29, Dejounte still has productive years ahead, though the contract extends into the decline phase. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Dejounte Murray earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Point Guard. Across 513 career games, Dejounte has averaged 15.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game. Dejounte's strongest metric is FG% at 4546.1, compared to the NBA Point Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is PPG at 15.6, below the Point Guard median of 15.0. Among 93 NBA Point Guards graded this season, Dejounte ranks 34th in overall performance. Dejounte will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Current Sentiment
Murray generates mixed sentiment—flashes of brilliance tempered by consistency concerns and injury questions. On-court dominance shown in recent games excites fans, but C+ grade reflects reliability doubts. Contract appears reasonable at $21.2M, though production must justify starter expectations consistently. Recurring injury reports overshadow positive performances, creating frustrating narrative around availability. Pelicans fans cautiously optimistic but wary; Murray's health trajectory will determine season narrative.
Transaction History
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