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Dejounte Murray's trade request makes Hawks' deal look even better
When the Atlanta Hawks traded Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans in 2024, both organizations believed they were moving toward a better future. Atlanta wanted to reshape its roster after the unsuccessful Trae Young-Murray experiment, while New Orleans hoped Murray would complement Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III and Herb Jones.
Two years later, that trade looks increasingly favorable for Atlanta.
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Murray has requested a trade from New Orleans, with his representatives working alongside the organization toward a resolution. That development adds another disappointing chapter to a partnership that hasn't produced the results either side envisioned.