HoopGuess Answer — July 8, 2026 (Puzzle #38)
Daily puzzle #38 · July 8, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Dejounte Murray
New Orleans Pelicans
- Team
- NO
- Conf
- West
- Div
- Southwest
- Pos
- G
- Height
- 6'4"
- Age
- 29
- No.
- #5
The July 8 mystery player was Dejounte Murray of the New Orleans Pelicans — a 6'4" guard wearing #5, age 29. New Orleans Pelicans play in the Western Conference’s Southwest Division. Murray played his college basketball at Washington.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Western Conference, Southwest Division.
- Listed at 6'4" — a guard (G).
- Wears #5.
- Age 29.
- College: Washington.
- Born in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for July 8, 2026?
HoopGuess #38 (July 8, 2026) was Dejounte Murray — New Orleans Pelicans, G, 6'4", age 29, #5.
Can I still play the July 8, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #38 and you get the usual eight guesses. Archive rounds are counted separately and never touch your daily streak.
How many guesses do you get in HoopGuess?
Eight. Each guess has to be a real, current NBA player, and the board compares his team, conference, division, position, height, age and jersey number against the answer. Play today’s puzzle or pick another day from the archive.