The New Orleans Pelicans front office prioritized it in the offseason. After acquiring former All-Star Dejounte Murray last summer, New Orleans hoped to shift its identity by adding a point guard who understood the nuances of being a true floor general.

On Monday afternoon, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported starting point guard Dejounte Murray intends to return on Wednesday night against the Toronto Raptors. Murray suffered a left hand injury on opening night against the Chicago Bulls when he finished with 14 points and game-leading 10 assists to go along with 8 rebounds.

"If you're not embarrassed and really mad about this, that's a problem," Dejounte Murray said after the Pelicans' 119-93 loss to the struggling Raptors on Wednesday night extended their losing streak to six games.

On Wednesday night, the New Orleans Pelicans were absolutely embarrassed by the Toronto Raptors in a 119-93. Even though the game featured the return of Dejounte Murray, it was spoiled by how poorly the Pelicans played,

Dejounte Murray’s long-awaited return to the New Orleans Pelicans lineup was anything but celebratory. Instead, it became a Thanksgiving Eve nightmare as the Pelicans were embarrassed 119-93 at home by the Toronto Raptors — a team that entered the night winless in 10 road games.

New Orleans Pelicans star Dejounte Murray's return to the lineup on Wednesday was less than ideal and he even apologised to fans.