William Guillory,

Will Guillory is a staff writer for The Athletic, covering the New Orleans Pelicans. Before joining The Athletic, he was a writer at The Times-Picayune/NOLA Media Group, and he's been on the Pelicans beat since 2016. He is a New Orleans native.

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This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

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  • The Hawks received an unprotected first-round pick from the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2025 draft.

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Recent Articles

Atlanta Hawks Trade Dejounte Murray to New Orleans Pelicans: A Surprising Move for Both Teams

Atlanta Hawks Trade Dejounte Murray to New Orleans Pelicans: A Surprising Move for Both Teams

Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 The Atlanta Hawks traded All-Star guard Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans for Larry Nance Jr., Dyson Daniels, E.J. Lidell, and two first-round picks on June 28th. Murray, who averaged career-highs in points, rebounds, assists, and steals last season with the Hawks while clashing with Trae Young, is now set to join CJ McCollum in the Pelicans' backcourt as part of executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin's roster transformation.
Dejounte Murray Shockingly Traded to New Orleans Pelicans: Atlanta Hawks Get Larry Nance Jr., Dyson Daniels, and Two First-Round Picks

Dejounte Murray Shockingly Traded to New Orleans Pelicans: Atlanta Hawks Get Larry Nance Jr., Dyson Daniels, and Two First-Round Picks

Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 The Atlanta Hawks trade All-Star guard Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans for Larry Nance Jr., Dyson Daniels, and two first-round picks. Murray's arrival in New Orleans bolsters their backcourt and defensive prowess, while the Hawks rebuild around Trae Young with additional assets.
Atlanta Hawks Trade All-Star Dejounte Murray to New Orleans Pelicans: A Look at the Blockbuster Deal and Its Implications

Atlanta Hawks Trade All-Star Dejounte Murray to New Orleans Pelicans: A Look at the Blockbuster Deal and Its Implications

Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 The Atlanta Hawks traded All-Star guard Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans for Larry Nance Jr., Dyson Daniels, E.J. Lidell, and two first-round picks on June 28, 2024. Murray averaged 22.5 points and 6.4 assists per game in two seasons with the Hawks but clashed with Trae Young and underperformed as a team. The Pelicans aim to upgrade their core by adding Murray as a true point guard, while the Hawks can now focus on building around Young.
Atlanta Hawks Trade Dejounte Murray to New Orleans Pelicans for Larry Nance Jr., Dyson Daniels, Two First-Round Picks, and E.J. Lidell: A Game-Changing Move for Both Teams

Atlanta Hawks Trade Dejounte Murray to New Orleans Pelicans for Larry Nance Jr., Dyson Daniels, Two First-Round Picks, and E.J. Lidell: A Game-Changing Move for Both Teams

Broke On: Saturday, 29 June 2024 The Atlanta Hawks traded Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans for Larry Nance Jr., Dyson Daniels, two first-round picks, and E.J. Lidell. Murray, who averaged a career-high 22.5 points with the Hawks in 2023-24, joins Zion Williamson to bolster the Pelicans' roster for offensive stability and defensive prowess. The Hawks acquire young talent and draft picks to reshape their roster around Trae Young.