Dejounte Murray was upgraded from out to day-to-day on the injury report at 10:55 p.m. ET Thursday, Oct. 29, after missing that night's game against the Kings for personal reasons. His expected return is listed as Saturday, Oct. 31, when the Pelicans host the Hawks.
What happened
Murray's status changed to day-to-day on the injury report at 10:55 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 29. Earlier that day he had been listed as out. The reason is listed as personal, and no other details have been announced. The report's comment says Murray was out for Thursday's game against the Kings, according to Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site. The report lists his expected return as Oct. 31. This is his second stint on the report. He was listed as day-to-day with a right toe issue on Oct. 8 and was cleared on Oct. 19.
What it means for the Pelicans
New Orleans hosts the Hawks at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 31. The Pelicans are 1-4, 13th in the conference, and they won their last game. Murray has played four games, averaging 32.3 minutes, 17.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 6.0 assists. The team is 0-4 with him and 1-0 without him. In box scores without Murray, Trey Murphy III has played 29.5 minutes a game and Zion Williamson 29.1. Jeremiah Fears has played 21.8 minutes and Saddiq Bey 21.7. The guard depth is also thin. Jordan Poole is day-to-day with a left ankle issue, and Yves Missi is out with a left knee issue.
What to watch
The next injury report before Saturday's game against the Hawks should confirm whether Murray plays. His expected return is listed as Oct. 31, which is the Hawks game, but the Pelicans have not announced his status for that night. Watch Poole's status too. If both guards are limited, Fears and Herbert Jones would likely get more of the backcourt minutes.
Is Dejounte Murray playing vs Hawks on Sat, Oct 31?
He is listed as day-to-day for personal reasons, and his expected return is listed as Oct. 31. His status for the game has not been announced.
When will Dejounte Murray be back?
The injury report lists his expected return as Oct. 31, when the Pelicans play the Hawks. He missed Thursday's game against the Kings for personal reasons.