New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray took to X on Wednesday night to allege “sabotage” within the organization after the team suffered a 145‑111 home defeat to the Brooklyn Nets. Murray’s posts were quickly deleted, but the comments highlighted growing frustration among players.
Social‑media accusations
In a now‑removed post, Murray wrote, “From what’s going on INSIDE, this sounds like someone hit you to say this!! THE ‘SABOTAGE’ IS REAL!!” He followed up with a longer message criticizing teammate Saddiq Bey’s floor spacing and suggesting the entire roster is unhappy behind closed doors.
Recent performance slump
The Pelicans entered the game 4‑8 on the season, marking their fourth straight loss. The loss to Brooklyn was the team’s second heavy defeat in a week, after a 51‑point loss to Golden State that set a franchise record for margin.
Against the Nets, Murray recorded five points on 2‑of‑6 shooting, four assists and two turnovers in 28 minutes. He has scored in single digits in three of his last four outings, fueling speculation that he is dissatisfied with his role.
Team reaction
Following the blowout, star forward Zion Williamson called the effort “unacceptable” and urged the squad, including Murray, to reflect on their performance. Reports indicate Murray has clashed with head coach Jamahl Mosley, who was hired this past offseason.
What’s next for New Orleans?
The Pelicans must address the internal tension quickly if they hope to reverse their losing streak. Coach Mosley and the front office have not publicly responded to Murray’s allegations, but the team’s next games will test whether the reported discord can be resolved.
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