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25. Februar 2026
Fares well in debut
Murray (Achilles) provided 13 points (5-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three assists, two rebounds and one steal across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 113-109 win over the Warriors.
Analyse
Playing in his first game since Jan. 31, 2025 after completing his recovery from surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon, Murray stepped right into the starting five and delivered a fine performance, taking into account how much time he missed. Heading into Tuesday, interim head coach James Borrego told Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network that he had a plan regarding how much playing time Murray would receive, and the point guard's restriction ended up being 25 minutes. The Pelicans will likely proceed cautiously with ramping Murray up and are expected to hold him out for one half of future back-to-back sets, but it may take the 29-year-old just a few more games before he's consistently playing over 30 minutes.
25. Februar 2026
Starting in season debut
Murray (Achilles) will start at point guard in his season debut Tuesday against Golden State, Jake Madison of the "Locked On Pelicans" podcast reports.
Analyse
Murray will take the court for the first time since Jan. 31, 2025 after a lengthy recovery from a torn right Achilles tendon. The Pelicans will monitor his playing time closely, but Murray doesn't have a specific minute restriction in place. Derik Queen will shift to the bench to make room for Murray in the starting five.
23. Februar 2026
Available for Tuesday
Murray (Achilles) has been cleared to play Tuesday against Golden State.
Analyse
Murray said Monday that he would make his season debut Tuesday against the Warriors, and the team confirmed this statement by listing the guard as available on the injury report. It remains to be seen how the Pelicans will choose to deploy the 29-year-old after such a long layoff. It wouldn't be a shock to see him come off the bench so the team is more easily able to control his workload.
23. Februar 2026
Ready to make season debut
Murray (Achilles) said Monday that he'll play in Tuesday's game against the Warriors, Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.
Analyse
It sets the stage for Murray to make his highly anticipated return to the court after rupturing his Achilles in January of last year. The star guard may not start in his season debut, but he could eventually force someone like Saddiq Bey or Herbert Jones into a reserve role. Considering it's been over a full calendar year since Murray last suited up, he's likely to face a significant minutes restriction Tuesday.
21. Februar 2026
Out Saturday
Murray (Achilles) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the 76ers.
Analyse
Murray appears to be nearing a return to game action after tearing his Achilles in January 2025, though he won't play Saturday. His next opportunity to make his season debut will come Tuesday against the Warriors.
21. Februar 2026
Doubtful Saturday
Murray (Achilles) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the 76ers.
Analyse
Murray tore his Achilles in January 2025 and has yet to make his season debut. While he's expected to return in the near future, the 29-year-old point guard is unlikely to do so Saturday. If Murray is ultimately ruled out, his next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday against the Warriors.
19. Februar 2026
Nearing return to action
Murray (Achilles) is expected to make his season debut at some point in the next week, Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.
Analyse
After tearing his Achilles in January of last year, Murray is in the final stages of his rehab while fully participating in practice. Although the star guard is closing in on making his first appearance of the 2025-26 campaign, Murray is almost certainly bound for a significant minutes restriction for at least his first several games back on the court. Murray's eventual return is likely to cut into the playing time of Jeremiah Fears at point guard.
