Dejounte Murray Injury Status Update for April 5th, 2026
Dejounte Murray of the Pelicans has been ruled out and will not play today. Dejounte was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 65th game Dejounte has missed this season.
Dejounte Murray Season Averages
Dejounte's absence leaves a significant hole in the Pelicans rotation. Across 13 games this season, he's averaging 17.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game while playing 27.7 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.7 | 17.1 | 5.2 | 6.5 | 12.8 |
Pelicans Performance With & Without Dejounte Murray
The numbers tell a clear story about Dejounte's value to the Pelicans. With Dejounte in the lineup this season, the team is 5-8. Without him, they've gone 20-45. The Pelicans's net rating is 3.1 points worse per 100 possessions when Dejounte plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (112.5 vs 116.0), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 5-8 | 20-45 | — |
| Off Rating | 116.0 | 112.5 | -3.5 |
| Def Rating | 117.9 | 117.5 | -0.3 |
| Net Rating | -1.9 | -5.0 | -3.1 |
| PPG | 115.0 | 114.9 | -0.1 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Dejounte Murray?
When Dejounte sits, other Pelicans players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Micah Peavy stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Dejounte has been out this season, Micah Peavy has averaged 3.3 additional field goal attempts and 6.3 extra minutes.
FGA: +3.3 | MPG: +6.3
Dejounte Murray Betting Trends
For bettors, Dejounte's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Pelicans's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Dejounte has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Murray) Saddiq Bey PTS OVER: 38-19 (+16.4u, 14.4 / -112 avg. line) Jeremiah Fears REB OVER: 37-24 (+13.7u, 3.3 / -101 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Dejounte Murray's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Magic @ Pelicans - April 5, 2026 New Orleans Pelicans: Trey Murphy III (Out) Dejounte Murray (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Dejounte's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Pelicans.