Murray Out: Hand Fracture In Pelicans Debut

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Post on Oct 25, 2024

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Murray's Pelicans Debut Cut Short by Hand Fracture - Ouch!

De'Aaron Fox's New Orleans debut didn't go as planned, folks. The Pelicans' shiny new point guard fractured his hand in the first half of their preseason opener against the Miami Heat. Talk about a bummer!

Fox, acquired in a blockbuster trade with the Sacramento Kings, was looking to make a statement in his first game with his new team. Unfortunately, that statement was "I'm outta here!" after a collision with Heat center Bam Adebayo.

Now, nobody wants to see a player get hurt, especially in their first game with a new team. It's a huge blow to the Pelicans, who were counting on Fox to lead the offense and be a key part of their playoff push.

What Happens Now?

The Pelicans have yet to release a timeline for Fox's return, but it sounds like he'll be sidelined for a while. This could be a big problem for New Orleans, who already have a lot of pressure to perform this season.

The silver lining? The injury happened during the preseason, so the team has some time to adjust. They'll need to rely on the likes of CJ McCollum and Brandon Ingram to step up and carry the scoring load in Fox's absence.

Word on the street is they're looking into signing a point guard to fill the void, maybe a veteran like Rajon Rondo or Dennis Schröder? We'll have to wait and see what the Pelicans decide to do.

But hey, at least it wasn't a season-ending injury, right? Here's to a speedy recovery for Fox!