The Atlanta Hawks pulled off a thrilling victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. Dejounte Murray created a further buzz of NBA trade rumors after his buzzer-beater sealed the Hawks' 106-104 victory. Fans are taking note of the star guard's timely performance.
Dejounte Murray further fuels trade rumors after his dazzling performance
Atlanta had the final possession of the game as the clock winded. Murray sped down the court, put a move on his defender, and launched a mid-range shot that sank at the buzzer. Of course, the crowd and his teammates went wild. Now, fans on social media are involved in the craze:
bro really tryna get his trade stock up
— LeMusiala (@itz_sell) January 18, 2024
Trading Dejounte Murray is going to really suck.
— Austin (@AustinPlanet) January 18, 2024
And they're talking about trading him😭😭
— Muhammad Zubair (@MZaibi74) January 18, 2024
It is no secret the Hawks are open to trading Murray. The team originally acquired the former All-Star in a blockbuster move during the summer of 2022. However, his presence has not helped the team make it past the first round of the playoffs so far.
Still, Murray is a two-way force was is valuable to any team. The 27-year-old averages 20.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. He adds a backcourt dynamic that is tough for opposing teams to counter.
The star guard finished the night with 26 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Perhaps his clutch performance will change Atlanta's mind about moving Murray.
The Hawks improved their record to 17-23 with their nail-biting win over the Magic. If they can keep the momentum going, they will be able to put themselves back into the playoff conversation.
As Dejounte Murray's name continues to swirl in NBA trade rumors, it will be interesting to see the stance Atlanta takes by the trade deadline.
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