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Another trade worth discussing is DeJounte Murray’s transfer to the New Orleans Pelicans. Murray, who once exhibited All-Star potential with his impressive stats, has struggled to establish a consistent identity on his latest team. He has found himself in a convoluted role, often appearing as the sole playmaker while his scoring has faltered, with averages plummeting to 15.8 points per game on poor shooting percentages.

While the Pelicans gave away promising young player Dyson Daniels, who quickly emerged as one of the league’s underrated talents, they seemingly failed to create a proper environment for Murray to thrive. Currently, the Pelicans sit at 5-29, indicating that the trade has yet to pay dividends and raises doubts about their overall strategic direction.