One of the most overlooked moves that occurred during the NBA offseason was the New Orleans Pelicans trading for Dejounte Murray. In a trade that saw the team move four players and two future first-round picks,

Dejounte Murray praised the New Orleans Pelicans while throwing shade at the Atlanta Hawks and San Antonio Spurs.

The team's starting lineup, which is set to feature Herb Jones at center, looks formidable, but they could already end up being short handed for their first game. Head coach Willie Green revealed that both Williamson and Murray are going to be game-time decisions for their season-opener against the Chicago Bulls.

Here, they are allowing me to play my real position. Playing point guard. Keeping everything organized. And making dudes better. And doing what I do best.” Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune Oleh Kosel: Willie Green said that Dejounte Murray remains away from the team for a family emergency but is hopeful he’ll be available for the Pelicans season opener against the Bulls on Wednesday.

The Pelicans and their fans have been waiting for new guard Dejounte Murray to make his debut and the possibility exists that he could do that at the start of the NBA season.

It’s like he never has a bad day. He comes in and has great energy, he’s got a great smile. He has a unique relationship with all of his teammates and all of the staff here. He’s one of the guys who becomes a pillar of your program.