APRIL 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
DEJOUNTE MURRAY #5 - POINT GUARD - NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
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Early Top 50 fantasy basketball Roto rankings for 2022-23 Eric Wong offers an early breakdown of the players who should be on the Top 50 radar for fantasy basketball roto drafts next season.
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Ends season in rough fashion Murray had 16 points (5-19 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one block in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 113-103 loss to the Pelicans.
Impact Murray was by no means invisible in the play-in loss, as he led San Antonio with five assists and tied for the team lead with nine rebounds. However, he was largely clamped down on offense by Herbert Jones and finished with a poor 5-for-19 shooting line. Despite the disappointing finale, Murray enjoyed a breakout campaign, finishing as a top-10 fantasy performer by averaging 21.1 points, 9.2 dimes, 8.3 boards, 2.0 steals and 1.3 three-pointers, each of which was a career-best mark.
APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Plays 32 minutes in loss Murray (illness) notched 17 points (5-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven assists, three steals and one rebound across 32 minutes during Sunday's 130-120 loss to the Mavericks.
Impact Before the game, head coach Gregg Popovich heavily implied that Murray, among others, wouldn't see his full workload, but that turned out to be false. Playing for the first time since March 30 after missing five games with an illness, Murray played well into the fourth quarter of a game that didn't carry any postseason implications. While the lack of transparency may have been frustrating for those that rostered him in DFS, the fact that Murray was able to get his wind back before Wednesday's play-in game at New Orleans has to be viewed as a positive.
APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dejounte Murray 17 PTS, 7 AST, 3 STL in Return ' San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks
APRIL 11, 2022 • YOUTUBE
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To see limited action in finale Murray will play limited minutes during Sunday's regular-season finale against the Mavericks, Paul Garcia of Project Spurs reports.
Impact Coach Gregg Popovich did not specify just how many minutes Murray will see, but he noted that the star point guard, along with jakob Poeltl, Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson, will each only play enough to "get a workout and get a rhythm." For DFS purposes, all four players should likely be avoided, but the fact that Murray is back in the lineup after missing five straight games with a non-COVID illness is a very encouraging sign ahead of Wednesday's play-in game against New Orleans.
APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Available Sunday Murray (illness) is not listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Mavericks, Ty Jager of PoundingTheRock.com reports.
Impact Murray has missed five straight games due to an illness and subsequent conditioning issues. However, the dynamic point guard is expected to be available Sunday to get his rhythm back ahead of Wednesday's win-or-go-home play-in matchup against the Pelicans.
APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Out Saturday Murray (illness) is out Saturday against the Warriors for reconditioning purposes, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Impact Murray will miss a fifth straight game due to an illness and subsequent conditioning issues. His next chance to play is the Spurs' final regular-season game, Sunday at Dallas.
APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Out at Minnesota Murray (illness) is out Thursday against the Timberwolves, Bruno Passos of PoundingTheRock.com reports.
Impact An illness will keep Murray out for a fourth straight game, and he'll have just two more chances to return before the end of the regular season. Tre Jones figures to remain with the starters.
APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Spurs beat Nuggets 116-97, earn spot in play-in tournament
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APRIL 6, 2022 • NESN.COM
Remains out Tuesday Murray (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Impact Murray is slated to miss a third straight game due to an illness. Tre Jones is expected to serve as the starting point guard once again.
APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
San Antonio puts road win streak on the line against Denver
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Ruled out Sunday Murray (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Impact Although coach Gregg Popovich said prior to Sunday's game that he considered Murray probable, the 25-year-old will be forced to miss a second consecutive matchup due to an illness. Tre Jones will likely serve as the starting point guard once again.
APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
