On Wednesday night, the New Orleans Pelicans will host the LA Clippers.
The Pelicans are coming off a 129-111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks (at home).
Dejounte Murray did not play in the game.
New Orleans Pelicans Make Dejounte Murray Announcement
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 2: Dejounte Murray #5 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during the third quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on December 2, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
UPDATE: Dejounte Murray has been upgraded to available (h/t Underdog NBA).
For Wednesday’s game, Murray has been listed as questionable on the injury report.
Law Murray of The Athletic wrote (on Tuesday): “Pelicans reportedly that Bryce McGowens (toe fracture) is out for tomorrow vs Clippers.
Dejounte Murray (illness) is questionable Zion Williamson will play after missing March 1 at LA”
GettyNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 31: Dejounte Murray #5 of the New Orleans Pelicans leaves the game with an injury during the first half against the Boston Celtics at the Smoothie King Center on January 31, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
Murray is currently averaging 19.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.8 steals per contest while shooting 54.7% from the field and 35.1% from three-point range in eight games.
He is in his second season playing for the Pelicans (after missing most of last year).
GettyNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – MARCH 11: Dejounte Murray #5 of the New Orleans Pelicans (R) gets into an altercation with Immanuel Quickley #5 of the Toronto Raptors during the fourth quarter of an NBA game at Smoothie King Center on March 11, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Murray And The Pelicans
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 19: Dejounte Murray #5 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks to pass against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Toyota Center on December 19, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
The Pelicans enter play as the 12th seed in the Western Conference with a 23-46 record in 69 games.
They have won six out of their last ten games (and are 14-21 at home).
Right now, the Pelicans are 10.0 games back of the Portland Trail Blazers for the final play-in tournament spot.
GettyMEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 29: Dejounte Murray #5 of the New Orleans Pelicans takes a shot during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies of an Emirates NBA Cup game at FedExForum on November 29, 2024 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
Murray has also spent time with the San Antonio Spurs and Atlanta Hawks over ten seasons in the league.
He made the 2022 NBA All-Star Game with the Spurs.
In his most recent game (on March 13), Murray put up 35 points.
Clippers Right Now
GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 01: Head coach Tyronn Lue of the Los Angeles Clippers calls out a play during the first quarter of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Intuit Dome on March 01, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
The Clippers are the eighth seed with a 34-34 record in 68 games.
They are in the middle of a two-game losing streak (but have won seven out of their last ten).
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