Dejounte Murray Injury Status Update for March 18th, 2026
The Pelicans got some good news today — Dejounte Murray has been cleared and is officially available to play. Dejounte had previously been listed as Questionable, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Pelicans.
Dejounte Murray Season Averages
The Pelicans get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 6 games, Dejounte is averaging 16.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in 25.6 minutes per game.
| 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 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Dejounte Murray Back
With Dejounte back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Micah Peavy are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Dejounte again.
MPG: -10.2
Dejounte Murray Betting Trends
With Dejounte returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Pelicans have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Murray) Jeremiah Fears REB UNDER: 5-0 (+5.3u, 3.1 / -112 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:
Clippers @ Pelicans - March 18, 2026 Los Angeles Clippers: Darius Garland (Questionable) Kawhi Leonard (Questionable) Bradley Beal (Out) Bennedict Mathurin (Out)
Dejounte is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Pelicans and the rest of the league.