The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that guard Dejounte Murray has been diagnosed with a ruptured right Achilles tendon. An MRI taken last night confirmed the injury, which occurred during the first quarter of last night's game against the Boston Celtics.
Murray will miss the remainder of the season.
Per the New Orleans Times-Picayune, "Murray, in his eighth NBA season, is in his first season with the Pelicans. He was acquired in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks during the offseason. He came into the game averaging 17.9 points, 7.6 assists and 6.5 rebounds. Trey Murphy said he played the rest of the game for his teammate. "It hurts a lot, I can't lie to you," said Murphy, who scored 40 points in the loss. "He's been through a lot already."