Blinksportsnews247According to NBA insider Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets are seeking Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray.Before the trade deadline of February 8th, it is widely anticipated that the Hawks will deal Murray.
Regarding Dejounte Murray, Brian Windhorst said, “I understand that the Lakers and Hawks have spoken, and I understand that they said, ‘Okay, check back after January 15.'” That’s not just the Lakers, Woj is trying to convey. Additionally, I am aware that the Knicks are involved; I would watch the Nets.”
Murray is shooting 46.9% from the field, 39.1% from outside the arc, and 82.1% from the free-throw line this season while averaging 21.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.4 steals, and 0.3 blocks. Earning $17.7 million, the Washington product was a one-time All-Star.In July, Murray inked a four-year, $114 million contract extension with the Hawks.
One of the NBA’s best two-way players, Murray is expected to earn $24.8 million in 2024–25 and $26.8 million in 2025–26.Murray’s agent is Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group. Paul is the representative of LeBron James and Anthony Davis of the Lakers, which is why many in the NBA think Murray will end up in Los Angeles.
According to NBA insider Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times, the Hawks wanted Immanuel Quickley and a first-round pick from the Knicks for Murray. The Hawks and Knicks were unable to reach a trade agreement, and in the end, New York traded OG Anunoby to the Toronto Raptors for Quickley and RJ Barrett.
NBA expert Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports reports that Murray sees the Nets as the perfect trade destination. Mikal Bridges’ entourage needsMurray, a native of Seattle, has averaged 14.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.4 steals, and 0.3 blocks over his NBA career while playing for the Hawks and Spurs. As a member of the Spurs, he was named to the All-Defensive Second Team in 2017–18 and took home the 2021–22 Steals title. more talent, according to Brooklyn.
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