The Dejounte Murray buzz is only increasing — and to noisy levels. The Lakers and Hawks have discussed potential frameworks of a deal, including a version late last week that centered on D’Angelo Russell, Hood-Schifino, the 2029 first-round pick and additional draft compensation, according to multiple team and league sources. Talks have since stalled, but are expected to pick back up closer to the deadline.
Source: Jovan Buha @ The Athletic
Source: Jovan Buha @ The Athletic
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Erik Slater @erikslater_
NBA rumors: Hawks’ Dejounte Murray asking price coming into focus amid Nets interest
clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-haw… – 6:09 PM
NBA rumors: Hawks’ Dejounte Murray asking price coming into focus amid Nets interest
clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-haw… – 6:09 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Lakers, Bucks reportedly among teams interested in Dejounte Murray trade
nbcsports.com/nba/news/laker… – 6:04 PM
Lakers, Bucks reportedly among teams interested in Dejounte Murray trade
nbcsports.com/nba/news/laker… – 6:04 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Lakers and Hawks have been in deep trade discussions around Dejounte Murray, per @jovanbuha (theathletic.com/5202959/2024/0…).
Los Angeles’ latest offer to Atlanta for Murray:
D’Angelo Russell
Jalen Hood-Schifino
2029 first-round pick
Additional draft compensation
Talks are… pic.twitter.com/BejNzorwVY – 2:47 PM
The Lakers and Hawks have been in deep trade discussions around Dejounte Murray, per @jovanbuha (theathletic.com/5202959/2024/0…).
Los Angeles’ latest offer to Atlanta for Murray:
D’Angelo Russell
Jalen Hood-Schifino
2029 first-round pick
Additional draft compensation
Talks are… pic.twitter.com/BejNzorwVY – 2:47 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Friday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! We talked about how D’Angelo Russell is the Lakers’ X-Factor, which makes trading him a tricky proposition. Plus, will Darvin put Reddish back in the rotation when he healthy? Should he? @LockedOnNBAPods @LockedOnNetwork
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dan… – 12:00 PM
Friday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! We talked about how D’Angelo Russell is the Lakers’ X-Factor, which makes trading him a tricky proposition. Plus, will Darvin put Reddish back in the rotation when he healthy? Should he? @LockedOnNBAPods @LockedOnNetwork
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dan… – 12:00 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
FWIW, here’s Donte DiVincenzo per-36 minutes averages this season compared to Dejounte Murray
DiVincenzo:
18.1 points
5.1 rebounds
3.5 assists (vs. 1.8 turnovers)
1.8 steals
0.5 blocks
4.2 made three-pointers
3.7 BPM
62.2% TS%
Murray:
21.9 points
5.0 rebounds
5.0 assists (vs.… – 11:41 AM
FWIW, here’s Donte DiVincenzo per-36 minutes averages this season compared to Dejounte Murray
DiVincenzo:
18.1 points
5.1 rebounds
3.5 assists (vs. 1.8 turnovers)
1.8 steals
0.5 blocks
4.2 made three-pointers
3.7 BPM
62.2% TS%
Murray:
21.9 points
5.0 rebounds
5.0 assists (vs.… – 11:41 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Talked to @mmargaux8 about a knee issue that Josh Hart will have to work through the rest of the season, a few teams – including Utah – that have interest in Quentin Grimes, NYK/BKN and Dejounte Murray & more here: pic.twitter.com/Uqy7hqwWBq – 12:01 AM
Talked to @mmargaux8 about a knee issue that Josh Hart will have to work through the rest of the season, a few teams – including Utah – that have interest in Quentin Grimes, NYK/BKN and Dejounte Murray & more here: pic.twitter.com/Uqy7hqwWBq – 12:01 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Topics in Knicks mailbag this week include Evan Fournier, Bruce Brown, Alec Burks, Nets, Dejounte Murray:
sny.tv/articles/knick…
Also, a few NYK notes on interest in Bruce Brown, which extends beyond the NYK head coach:
sny.tv/articles/knick… – 7:02 PM
Topics in Knicks mailbag this week include Evan Fournier, Bruce Brown, Alec Burks, Nets, Dejounte Murray:
sny.tv/articles/knick…
Also, a few NYK notes on interest in Bruce Brown, which extends beyond the NYK head coach:
sny.tv/articles/knick… – 7:02 PM
Mike Finger @mikefinger
Sooner or later, the Spurs have to trade for an All-Star to pair with Victor Wembanyama.
Wrote about why it makes so much sense to do it now for Dejounte Murray, the prodigal point guard who’d return with the gift of knowing how good he has it: expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 5:33 PM
Sooner or later, the Spurs have to trade for an All-Star to pair with Victor Wembanyama.
Wrote about why it makes so much sense to do it now for Dejounte Murray, the prodigal point guard who’d return with the gift of knowing how good he has it: expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 5:33 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Nets are shying away from Atlanta’s asking price of two first-round picks for Dejounte Murray thus far, per @MikeAScotto.
The Hawks don’t want to take back salary beyond this season, which has been a sticking point with the Lakers. Brooklyn has Spencer Dinwiddie’s expiring. – 12:27 PM
The Nets are shying away from Atlanta’s asking price of two first-round picks for Dejounte Murray thus far, per @MikeAScotto.
The Hawks don’t want to take back salary beyond this season, which has been a sticking point with the Lakers. Brooklyn has Spencer Dinwiddie’s expiring. – 12:27 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Topics in Knicks mailbag this week include Evan Fournier, Bruce Brown, Alec Burks, Nets, Dejounte Murray: sny.tv/articles/knick… – 11:55 AM
Topics in Knicks mailbag this week include Evan Fournier, Bruce Brown, Alec Burks, Nets, Dejounte Murray: sny.tv/articles/knick… – 11:55 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Story: NBA trade deadline reporting on the Lakers, Knicks, Nets, Mavericks, Hawks, Pacers, Blazers, Pistons, Wizards, Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, OG Anunoby, Quentin Grimes, Kyle Kuzma, Jerami Grant, and more on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-trad… – 11:38 AM
Story: NBA trade deadline reporting on the Lakers, Knicks, Nets, Mavericks, Hawks, Pacers, Blazers, Pistons, Wizards, Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, OG Anunoby, Quentin Grimes, Kyle Kuzma, Jerami Grant, and more on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-trad… – 11:38 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch Dejounte Murray drain buzzer-beater game-winner for Hawks against Magic
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 1:56 AM
Watch Dejounte Murray drain buzzer-beater game-winner for Hawks against Magic
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 1:56 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron on DLo’s strong play as of late: “It takes pressure off me and AD and then our other guys because of his ability to get points in bunches. He can run off three or four threes in four or five possessions because of his ability to shoot the ball, so you know it’s key.” – 1:11 AM
LeBron on DLo’s strong play as of late: “It takes pressure off me and AD and then our other guys because of his ability to get points in bunches. He can run off three or four threes in four or five possessions because of his ability to shoot the ball, so you know it’s key.” – 1:11 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Anthony Davis on D’Angelo Russell: “He comes in and puts the work in. He stays engaged, and when he gets on the floor, he produces. He’s an elite scorer and an elite playmaker, and like I said, when he’s playing at that level, we were a tough team to beat.” – 12:43 AM
Anthony Davis on D’Angelo Russell: “He comes in and puts the work in. He stays engaged, and when he gets on the floor, he produces. He’s an elite scorer and an elite playmaker, and like I said, when he’s playing at that level, we were a tough team to beat.” – 12:43 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Anthony Davis on D’Angelo Russell’s performance: “Phenomenal. Shooting ability and playmaking. Taking the challenge defensively. He’s been playing well as of late and just being DLo.” – 12:36 AM
Anthony Davis on D’Angelo Russell’s performance: “Phenomenal. Shooting ability and playmaking. Taking the challenge defensively. He’s been playing well as of late and just being DLo.” – 12:36 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
DLo, AD and Bron tonight🔥
DLo: 29 PTS | 4 REB | 5 3PM
AD: 28 PTS | 12 REB | 9 AST
Bron: 25 PTS | 8 REB | 8 AST
The Lakers get the W vs. the Mavs 💪 pic.twitter.com/Ho7BEUP7SG – 11:11 PM
DLo, AD and Bron tonight🔥
DLo: 29 PTS | 4 REB | 5 3PM
AD: 28 PTS | 12 REB | 9 AST
Bron: 25 PTS | 8 REB | 8 AST
The Lakers get the W vs. the Mavs 💪 pic.twitter.com/Ho7BEUP7SG – 11:11 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The sometimes desultory Lakers looked determined tonight, beating DAL 127-110 to win for the 4th time in the last six games — including victories against three of the top five seeds in the West. DLo 29p on 11-of-20 (5-of-7 on 3s) 3a; AD 28p 12r 9a; LeBron 25p 8r 8a; AR 14p 7a – 10:59 PM
The sometimes desultory Lakers looked determined tonight, beating DAL 127-110 to win for the 4th time in the last six games — including victories against three of the top five seeds in the West. DLo 29p on 11-of-20 (5-of-7 on 3s) 3a; AD 28p 12r 9a; LeBron 25p 8r 8a; AR 14p 7a – 10:59 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Final: Lakers 127, Mavs 110
The Lakers improve to 21-21. They have won four of six games. They remain No. 10 in the West. AD had 28 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists. LeBron had 25 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. DLo had 29 points (five 3s).
Up next: vs. Brooklyn on Friday. – 10:59 PM
Final: Lakers 127, Mavs 110
The Lakers improve to 21-21. They have won four of six games. They remain No. 10 in the West. AD had 28 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists. LeBron had 25 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. DLo had 29 points (five 3s).
Up next: vs. Brooklyn on Friday. – 10:59 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Guard battle tonight:
DLo — Kyrie —
29 PTS 12 PTS
11-20 FG 4-16 FG
5-7 3P 1-5 3P pic.twitter.com/8xXNsulO9F – 10:52 PM
Guard battle tonight:
DLo — Kyrie —
29 PTS 12 PTS
11-20 FG 4-16 FG
5-7 3P 1-5 3P pic.twitter.com/8xXNsulO9F – 10:52 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets eyeing #Hawks‘ Dejounte Murray as potential fix point-guard problem nypost.com/2024/01/17/spo… via @nypostsports – 10:44 PM
#Nets eyeing #Hawks‘ Dejounte Murray as potential fix point-guard problem nypost.com/2024/01/17/spo… via @nypostsports – 10:44 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
The trend carrying over from last season, post-trade deadline: D’Angelo Russell is the X-Factor. Assuming LeBron and AD are having solid games, if D’Lo is on, the Lakers typically look quite dangerous. AK – 10:42 PM
The trend carrying over from last season, post-trade deadline: D’Angelo Russell is the X-Factor. Assuming LeBron and AD are having solid games, if D’Lo is on, the Lakers typically look quite dangerous. AK – 10:42 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
D’Angelo Russell had been averaging 19.2 points per game on 48.6% FG’s in the 5 games since he returned from the tailbone injury, and tonight, he’s up to 29 points on 11 of 20 FG’s after hitting his 5th triple to give LAL breathing room at 105-82, with 10:25 to play. – 10:36 PM
D’Angelo Russell had been averaging 19.2 points per game on 48.6% FG’s in the 5 games since he returned from the tailbone injury, and tonight, he’s up to 29 points on 11 of 20 FG’s after hitting his 5th triple to give LAL breathing room at 105-82, with 10:25 to play. – 10:36 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
D’Angelo Russell has been excellent tonight with 29 points (11-20 FGs, 5-7 3PT, 2-2 FTs). He and AD have been driving this second-half rout. – 10:36 PM
D’Angelo Russell has been excellent tonight with 29 points (11-20 FGs, 5-7 3PT, 2-2 FTs). He and AD have been driving this second-half rout. – 10:36 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Lakers 97, Mavericks 80
LA outscored DAL 42-27 in the third. Anthony Davis is one assist away from his third career triple-double: 28 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists. DLo has 24 points (9-18 FGs, 4-6 3s). LeBron has 18 points. LA is shooting 40.9% on 3s (9-22). – 10:29 PM
Third quarter: Lakers 97, Mavericks 80
LA outscored DAL 42-27 in the third. Anthony Davis is one assist away from his third career triple-double: 28 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists. DLo has 24 points (9-18 FGs, 4-6 3s). LeBron has 18 points. LA is shooting 40.9% on 3s (9-22). – 10:29 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Dejounte Murray in the Hawks’ win over the Magic 🔥
😤 26 PTS
😤 5 REB
😤 5 AST
😤 2 STL
😤 GAME-WINNER
(via @ATLHawks)
pic.twitter.com/eihDsV7GZi – 10:10 PM
Dejounte Murray in the Hawks’ win over the Magic 🔥
😤 26 PTS
😤 5 REB
😤 5 AST
😤 2 STL
😤 GAME-WINNER
(via @ATLHawks)
pic.twitter.com/eihDsV7GZi – 10:10 PM
Trey Kerby @treykerby
Dejounte Murray two game-winners against the Magic. Really sticking it to Paolo. – 9:59 PM
Dejounte Murray two game-winners against the Magic. Really sticking it to Paolo. – 9:59 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
FINAL: Hawks 106, Magic 104
A walkoff pullup midrange jumper from Dejounte Murray w/ .4 to go seals it… – 9:55 PM
FINAL: Hawks 106, Magic 104
A walkoff pullup midrange jumper from Dejounte Murray w/ .4 to go seals it… – 9:55 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Dejounte Murray tonight:
26 PTS
5 REB
5 AST
2 STL
11-18 FG
and a game winner. statmuse.com/nba/player/dej… – 9:55 PM
Dejounte Murray tonight:
26 PTS
5 REB
5 AST
2 STL
11-18 FG
and a game winner. statmuse.com/nba/player/dej… – 9:55 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Lakers 55, Mavs 53
Anthony Davis has 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. DLo has 13 points. LeBron has 9. LA is shooting 46%. They’re just 5 of 9 at the FT line (55.6%) and 4 of 16 on 3s (25%). Luka Doncic has 20 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. – 9:42 PM
Halftime: Lakers 55, Mavs 53
Anthony Davis has 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. DLo has 13 points. LeBron has 9. LA is shooting 46%. They’re just 5 of 9 at the FT line (55.6%) and 4 of 16 on 3s (25%). Luka Doncic has 20 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. – 9:42 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Not a strong close to the 1st half for the Lakers, who allowed the 4 FT’s to Dallas, then turned it over on their final two possessions.
They lead 55-53 heading into the half, nonetheless, with Davis going for 16-8-5, and D’Angelo Russell 13 points. – 9:42 PM
Not a strong close to the 1st half for the Lakers, who allowed the 4 FT’s to Dallas, then turned it over on their final two possessions.
They lead 55-53 heading into the half, nonetheless, with Davis going for 16-8-5, and D’Angelo Russell 13 points. – 9:42 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
First quarter: Lakers 32, Mavs 26
Lakers outscored Mavs 22-9 to close the first quarter. Anthony Davis has 10 points and 5 assists. LeBron has 7 points. DLo has 6. LA is shooting 56%. They have 10 assists on 14 made shots. The only real blemish was FT shooting (2-5). – 9:12 PM
First quarter: Lakers 32, Mavs 26
Lakers outscored Mavs 22-9 to close the first quarter. Anthony Davis has 10 points and 5 assists. LeBron has 7 points. DLo has 6. LA is shooting 56%. They have 10 assists on 14 made shots. The only real blemish was FT shooting (2-5). – 9:12 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Hawks starters
F 41 Saddiq Bey 6-8 215
F 1 Jalen Johnson 6-8 220
C 15 Clint Capela 6-10 240
G 5 Dejounte Murray 6-4 180
G 11 Trae Young 6-1 180 – 7:11 PM
Hawks starters
F 41 Saddiq Bey 6-8 215
F 1 Jalen Johnson 6-8 220
C 15 Clint Capela 6-10 240
G 5 Dejounte Murray 6-4 180
G 11 Trae Young 6-1 180 – 7:11 PM
Zach Kram @zachkram
New Kram Session, featuring:
– Concerns about Dejounte Murray as a deadline difference maker
– Wembanyama’s ridiculous stats at center
– Jabari Smith Jr.’s under-the-radar development
theringer.com/nba/2024/1/17/… – 12:44 PM
New Kram Session, featuring:
– Concerns about Dejounte Murray as a deadline difference maker
– Wembanyama’s ridiculous stats at center
– Jabari Smith Jr.’s under-the-radar development
theringer.com/nba/2024/1/17/… – 12:44 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
“I know what the main goal is. The main goal is today. Today I’m an Atlanta Hawk and that’s all that matters. Help do my job and try to get a win. That’s the most important,” #Hawks guard Dejounte Murray to @andscape on his focus amidst trade rumors. bit.ly/3O6OcLn – 11:03 AM
“I know what the main goal is. The main goal is today. Today I’m an Atlanta Hawk and that’s all that matters. Help do my job and try to get a win. That’s the most important,” #Hawks guard Dejounte Murray to @andscape on his focus amidst trade rumors. bit.ly/3O6OcLn – 11:03 AM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Sixers don’t appear to be interested in Pascal Siakam, Zach LaVine or Dejounte Murray, per @ShamsCharania.
“I have not gotten the sense they are going to pursue those three.” pic.twitter.com/A5T7z49kJv – 10:43 AM
The Sixers don’t appear to be interested in Pascal Siakam, Zach LaVine or Dejounte Murray, per @ShamsCharania.
“I have not gotten the sense they are going to pursue those three.” pic.twitter.com/A5T7z49kJv – 10:43 AM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
New episode of @LockedOnHeat with @dramil13
– What Jimmy Butler’s return means for the Heat in the second half
– Do they need a trade?
– Dejounte Murray intel
– The Kyle Lowry situation
open.spotify.com/episode/6F28nv… – 9:14 AM
New episode of @LockedOnHeat with @dramil13
– What Jimmy Butler’s return means for the Heat in the second half
– Do they need a trade?
– Dejounte Murray intel
– The Kyle Lowry situation
open.spotify.com/episode/6F28nv… – 9:14 AM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Heat nuggets on the Lowry flip notion; Dejounte Murray and what must be considered here; interesting Woj stuff on Spoelstra; JJ Redick insight on Heat
miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col…
And something eyebrow-raising (in a very good way) about Tyler AND from Spo about his staff. And more: – 7:49 PM
Heat nuggets on the Lowry flip notion; Dejounte Murray and what must be considered here; interesting Woj stuff on Spoelstra; JJ Redick insight on Heat
miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col…
And something eyebrow-raising (in a very good way) about Tyler AND from Spo about his staff. And more: – 7:49 PM
More on this storyline
Michael Scotto: Sources: Trade talks with the Lakers and Hawks involving D’Angelo Russell, Jalen Hood-Schifino and a 2029 Lakers first-round pick for Dejounte Murray would be contingent on Russell being flipped to a third team. More from yesterday’s story on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-trad… -via Twitter @MikeAScotto / January 19, 2024
Michael Corvo: D’Angelo Russell explained to me how he relied on confidence to get him through his struggles in December. “I know my credibility. I know what I’m capable of and never forget it. My confidence will always be high.” -via Twitter / January 18, 2024
Ham, however, envisions Russell as a central figure in another Lakers’ midseason turnaround. “We re-signed him because we knew he could help us. We still believe he can help us. We believe in him. Everyone keeps talking about — it’s that time of the year I guess, with the trade talk … The reality of it is, we have what we had down the stretch last year, as well as more firepower. … We can stop looking around and just look at ourselves. There’s a ton of excellent basketball that we can play. … He’s right at the forefront of that.” -via Clutch Points / January 18, 2024
Chris Haynes: Milwaukee Bucks are among multiple teams who are registering interest in trading for Atlanta Hawks star Dejounte Murray, league sources tell @NBAonTNT , @BleacherReport . -via Twitter @ChrisBHaynes / January 19, 2024
Any framework for a Dejounte Murray trade to the Lakers would likely involve guard D’Angelo Russell, league sources told HoopsHype. However, that would be contingent on Russell being flipped to a third team from Atlanta in the process. Russell’s $18.69 million player option for next season and his playing style next to Trae Young isn’t viewed as a fit for the Hawks. The Hawks are not looking to take back salary past this season, league sources told HoopsHype. The Hawks coveted Lakers guard Austin Reaves in trade talks surrounding Murray but were denied by Los Angeles, league sources said. Given the recent success the Knicks have had following the OG Anunoby acquisition, New York isn’t in a rush to push their chips in for Murray, league sources told HoopsHype. Several rival executives who spoke with HoopsHype are already unofficially penciling in Anunoby to re-sign with the Knicks this offseason. Thus far, Brooklyn is shying away from Atlanta’s asking price of at least two first-round picks for Murray, HoopsHype has learned. Since December 26, the Nets have won only one game, with a Friday night matchup against the Lakers next on their schedule. -via HoopsHype / January 18, 2024