Dejounte Murray Injury Status | Ruled Out
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 61st game Dejounte has missed this season.
Dejounte Murray Season Averages
Dejounte's absence leaves a significant hole in the Pelicans rotation. Across 6 games this season, he's averaging 16.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game while playing 25.6 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.6 | 16.0 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 11.3 |
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 3-3. Without him, they've gone 18-42. The Pelicans's net rating is 5.8 points worse per 100 possessions when Dejounte plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (112.7 vs 116.8), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 3-3 | 18-42 | — |
| Off Rating | 116.8 | 112.7 | -4.1 |
| Def Rating | 116.2 | 117.9 | +1.7 |
| Net Rating | 0.6 | -5.2 | -5.8 |
| PPG | 119.0 | 115.2 | -3.9 |
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 10.2 extra minutes.
MPG: +10.2
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: 34-19 (+12.3u, 14.1 / -112 avg. line) Jeremiah Fears REB OVER: 34-23 (+12.0u, 3.3 / +100 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:
Mavericks @ Pelicans - March 16, 2026 Dallas Mavericks: Kyrie Irving (Out) Dereck Lively II (Out) Daniel Gafford (Out) New Orleans Pelicans: 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.