Dejounte Murray finishes defeat with 12 points

The good news for fantasy managers rostering Fears is that his production hasn’t suffered in the two games that Dejounte Murray has played since rejoining the team. Against the Jazz and Timberwolves, the second-year guard totaled 43 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists and four steals while shooting 15-of-32 from the field. Murray (7/2/4/1/1 with one three-pointer) played 35 minutes while Fears played 36, so playing time won’t be an issue for the latter. The question hanging over the Pelicans is whether they’ll look to move Murray, as it would free up even more room for Fears to grow as a lead guard.

In his return to the starting lineup, he produced like he did before. He got you steals which is the main benefit to having Murray on your roster. He got you a lot of free throws and hit them, which is a major plus. He led the team in minutes with 44 of them which will be something to monitor as Mosley did play him over Herb Jones to start the season.

Given Jeremiah Fears’ play while Murray was away for personal reasons, some questioned whether the veteran point guard would start on Wednesday. Murray will, with Trey Murphy’s knee tendinitis making things easier for Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley. This also means that Herb Jones will remain in the starting lineup.

Murray has missed the Pelicans’ last three games for personal reasons, and Herb Jones has replaced him in the starting lineup. Jeremiah Fears has played well as the sole point guard in Murray’s absence, which could force Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley to make a tough decision on Wednesday.

Murray, who has missed the last two games for personal reasons, was added to the Pelicans’ injury report on Monday afternoon. He’s now out, which should mean the Pelicans stick with Jeremiah Fears as their lead playmaker. Also, Herb Jones should remain in the starting lineup.

Murray was off the injury report on Sunday, but he was added back on Monday afternoon, which puts his chances of playing in jeopardy. If Murray ends up sitting out, Herb Jones could remain in the starting lineup.

Murray will be available on Monday after missing the last two games for personal reasons. His return likely means that Herb Jones will head to the bench, and it may also lower Jeremiah Fears’ fantasy ceiling.

Due to the birth of his son, Murray will miss a second straight game. That leaves Jeremiah Fears as the lone point guard in the starting lineup, raising the second-year guard’s fantasy ceiling considerably. Also, Herb Jones should get another start.

With Murray unavailable for Thursday’s win over the Kings, Herb Jones moved into the starting lineup. However, the change most affected Jeremiah Fears, who served as the primary point guard and had one of the best all-around games of his young NBA career. Murray’s return should push Jones to the bench.

Murray wasn’t initially on the injury report, but there is no reason to speculate on a possible trade here. Head coach Jamahl Mosley said his absence is due to the birth of his son. Jeremiah Fears should slide over to the primary point guard role, with Herb Jones likely stepping in as a starter.