New Orleans Pelicans star Dejounte Murray has stunned the NBA franchise by demanding a trade after just 12 games of the season.

The former NBA All-Star and his agent, Rich Paul, have already started working with the Pelicans on finding him a new team and the Phoenix Suns are among those interested, according to reports.

'Today, Dejounte Murray's representatives informed us of his request to be traded,' the Pelicans said in a statement.

'We will evaluate potential trade opportunities that are in the best interest of our organization.'

Murray will not play in Friday night's NBA Cup game against the Memphis Grizzlies because of a left ankle sprain. 

It comes just days after he appeared to claim there was 'sabotage' going on behind the scenes in New Orleans.

Replying to a post that revealed the Pelicans are 1-8 with him on the court, Murray said: 'From what's going on INSIDE, this sounds like someone hit you to say this!! THE "SABOTAGE" IS REAL!!' 

A furious Murray made the bombshell claim after the Pelicans were destroyed 145-111 by the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. 

The 30-year-old joined the Pelicans in 2024 after being traded away by the Atlanta Hawks for Dyson Daniels and two first-round picks, plus other players.

But he has played just 54 times over the past three seasons after fracturing his hand on his New Orleans debut before tearing his Achilles in January 2025.

Murray, who signed a $114 million extension in 2023 and is due to earn $32.8 million this season, is averaging just 13.4 points per game this season. His contract also includes a $30.8 million player option for next season. 

It comes at the worst possible time for Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley. He was hired in the offseason but his team has now lost four straight games going into Friday night's game with the Grizzlies.