One of the most injury-plagued seasons in recent NBA memory continued for the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, and this one is the most significant as Dejounte Murray will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn right Achilles tendon against the Boston Celtics,

The guard's injury brings up several questions for the franchise ahead of both the trade deadline and a critical offseason.

Dejounte Murray's season is over, with the New Orleans Pelicans confirming Saturday that the standout guard ruptured his right Achilles tendon and now faces a lengthy rehab process. It's the latest blow in an injury-dominated season for the Pelicans,