4 Perfect Spots for Dejounte Murray at the NBA Trade Deadline

Bonus Team: Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers were assumed to be Murray's most likely landing spot when rumors started to make the rounds. The two-way guard would likely fit well alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. However, after D’Angelo Russell’s recent play, Los Angeles looks to have shifted away from a significant move. However, things change in a heartbeat within the NBA, so it’s worth noting the Lakers as a possible landing spot.

New Orleans Pelicans

The Pelicans are one of the latest teams to be linked to the former All-Star. New Orleans has the assets and salaries to land Murray, but what they’re willing to offer Atlanta will be the deciding factor. The Hawks don’t necessarily need to trade the playmaker, as he’s locked in on a long-term deal. However, if the Pelicans can meet the asking price, NOLA could be an excellent spot for Murray, surrounded by names like Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and CJ McCollum.

New York Knicks

The Knicks have been another team rumored to have checked with the Hawks about their asking price for Murray. And while it may have been just doing their due diligence, New York was one of the frontrunners to land Murray before he was dealt to Atlanta. Nonetheless, being an elite two-way player would make him the perfect fit in nearly any team's system, even more so in a Tom Thibodeau system.

San Antonio Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs are the team that drafted Murray and molded him into the player he is today. Under Gregg Popovich, the Washington product blossomed into an all-around playmaker. The Spurs traded Murray as they entered a rebuilding stage, deciding to do right by him and giving him a chance to compete elsewhere. However, with Victor Wembanyama now the centerpiece of their franchise, San Antonio believes that Murray could be a great fit alongside the generational talent.

Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors haven’t been closely linked to Murray, but Masai Ujiri has been known to sneak in and land big-time players out of nowhere. With Toronto shipping OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam out, the team is clearly looking to reshape their roster. But with Ujiri straying away from a complete rebuild, pairing Murray alongside Scottie Barnes could be a start.

Bonus Team: Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers were assumed to be Murray's most likely landing spot when rumors started to make the rounds. The two-way guard would likely fit well alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. However, after D’Angelo Russell’s recent play, Los Angeles looks to have shifted away from a significant move. However, things change in a heartbeat within the NBA, so it’s worth noting the Lakers as a possible landing spot.