Why Dejounte Murray might be exactly who the Pelicans need

The Pelicans formally introduced guard Dejounte Murray on Tuesday, and the eight-year NBA veteran sounded right at home in his introductory news conference in the Big Easy.

This season, he could be precisely what the franchise needs to get over the hump.

New Orleans finished 2023-24 with a 49-33 record, its best since 2008-09. Despite its strong regular season, New Orleans faded down the stretch, going from contending for a top-four…