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Murphy ended Friday's 114-106 victory over the Grizzlies with eight points (2-14 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), one rebound, two assists, one block and two steals across 33 minutes.
Murphy has been mired in a shooting slump over the past three games, going just 12-for-56 from the floor and 4-for-29 from three-point range. He opened Friday's game with five straight misses and didn't get a single three-pointer to fall in his 33 minutes of action. The shots aren't falling right now, but history says it's only a matter of time before Murphy heats back up.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Needs 20 shots to score 10 points
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Murphy posted 10 points (3-20 FG, 1-11 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals across 39 minutes during Tuesday's 104-95 loss to Oklahoma City.
Murphy couldn't buy a bucket Tuesday night, as he opened the game with seven straight misses and didn't get his first three-pointer to fall until midway through the fourth quarter. While the shooting was rough, Murphy did come through with the dimes and defensive stats, and he didn't commit a single turnover in his 39 minutes of floor time. Managers can anticipate a more efficient offensive outing Friday versus Memphis.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Drops nine dimes in win
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Murphy finished with 17 points (7-22 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine assists and six rebounds over 38 minutes during Sunday's 104-95 win over the Spurs.
Murphy didn't have a banner shooting night, but he still provided value in the Pelicans' second straight win by dishing out a season-high nine assists. While the scoring dipped Sunday, the 25-year-old entered the contest averaging 28.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.5 steals on 50.0 percent shooting from the field and 38.6 percent from beyond the arc over 10 appearances in January.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Will play Sunday
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Murphy (hand) is available for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Murphy popped up on the injury report due to right hand soreness, but the 2021 first-rounder has been given the green light to play in Sunday's road contest. He has averaged 25.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.8 steals and 3.4 threes over 36.4 minutes per game over his last five outings.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Probable to play Sunday
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Murphy is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Spurs due to right hand soreness.
Murphy is a late addition to the injury report, but he is still trending toward being available for Sunday's road game. The fifth-year pro has been on a tear as of late, having averaged 28.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 4.4 threes and 1.5 steals over 36.6 minutes per game over his last 10 outings.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Flawless at charity stripe in win
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Murphy amassed 32 points (9-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 12-12 FT), three rebounds, three assists and three steals across 36 minutes during Friday's 133-127 victory over the Grizzlies.
Murphy made a living at the charity stripe, converting all 12 of his free-throw attempts and eclipsing the 30-point mark in a Pelicans win. The 25-year-old has topped 20 points in nine of his past 10 appearances, including five games over 30 during that span. Murphy's well-rounded skill set continues to translate into strong production across the board.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Team-high 21 points in loss
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Murphy finished Sunday's 119-110 loss to Houston with 21 points (7-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four assists, three rebounds, one steal and one block over 35 minutes.
Murphy scored all 21 of his points through the first three quarters and managed to finish as the Pelicans' leading scorer despite being blanked in the fourth frame. The fifth-year pro has scored at least 21 points in eight consecutive games, and over that span he has connected on 51.3 percent of his field-goal attempts (and 40.8 percent of his three-point tries) while averaging 29.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 5.0 threes and 1.3 steals over 36.9 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Sinks five treys in loss
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Murphy supplied 22 points (7-21 FG, 5-14 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five assists, four rebounds, one block and one steal over 38 minutes during Friday's 127-119 loss to Indiana.
Although Murphy struggled with efficiency, he still finished as the Pelicans' second-leading scorer and led all players in three-pointers made. The 25-year-old swingman has yet to score fewer than 21 points through seven appearances in January. Moreover, he has knocked down at least five triples in five of those outings and is shooting 41.1 percent from beyond the arc so far this month.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Erupts for game-high 34 in win
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Murphy logged a game-high 34 points (12-22 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 5-7 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 116-113 victory over Brooklyn.
The fifth-year wing has taken his scoring to another level since the calendar flipped to 2026. Murphy has scored more than 30 points in back-to-back games and four of six in January, averaging 31.7 points, 7.0 boards, 5.3 threes, 4.2 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 54.8 percent from the floor and 42.1 percent from long distance.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Drops 31 points vs. Denver
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Murphy logged 31 points (11-19 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 34 minutes during the Pelicans' 122-116 loss to the Nuggets on Tuesday.
Murphy came out firing with 22 points in the first half, but he wasn't able to carry that kind of volume over the final two quarters of Tuesday's loss. It was his seventh 30-plus-point performance of the season, and he has scored at least 21 points in seven of his last eight outings. Over that eight-game span, Murphy has connected on 52.4 percent of his field-goal attempts and 44.1 percent of his three-point tries (on 11.6 3PA/G) while averaging 27.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 5.1 threes and 0.9 steals over 36.7 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Strikes for 21 in Sunday's loss
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Murphy accumulated 21 points (8-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and six assists across 37 minutes during Sunday's 128-118 loss to Orlando.
Back trouble has sidelined Murphy for two of the Pelicans' last six games, but the fifth-year wing has been productive when he's been on the court. Murphy's scored more than 20 points in six of his last seven appearances dating back to Dec. 27, averaging 26.4 points, 6.6 boards, 5.3 threes, 3.7 assists and 0.9 steals over that stretch.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Drops 35 points in win
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Murphy generated 35 points (13-24 FG, 7-16 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and four steals across 36 minutes in Friday's 128-107 win over the Wizards.
Murphy returned to action after missing Wednesday's loss to the Hawks due to back spasms, and he led all players in points, triples and steals Friday. The 25-year-old swingman has been on fire recently, scoring 20-plus points in five of his last six appearances, including back-to-back outings with at least 35. He has shot an impressive 43.6 percent from downtown during that span, knocking down at least six triples in four of those games.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Good to go Friday
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Murphy (back) is available for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Murphy will shed his questionable tag due to back spasms after missing Wednesday's loss to the Hawks. The 25-year-old swingman has scored at least 21 points in four of his last five appearances, averaging 25.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists across 37.2 minutes per contest during that stretch. With Murphy back in action, fewer minutes will be available for the likes of Jordan Poole, Bryce McGowens and Micah Peavy.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Listed questionable for Friday
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Murphy (back, ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.
In addition to back spasms, Murphy is also dealing with a minor right ankle sprain. Murphy was unable to play Wednesday against the Hawks, so the Pelicans leaned heavily on Jordan Poole, Bryce McGowens and Micah Peavy.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Murphy (back) is out for Wednesday's game in Atlanta.
Jose Alvarado (oblique) and Herbert Jones (ankle) will join Murphy on the inactive list for Wednesday's game, which will open up a ton of opportunity for Jordan Poole. Jeremiah Fears could also see a larger role on offense. Murphy's next chance to play will come Friday versus the Wizards, and for now, he should be considered questionable for that one.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Questionable for Wednesday
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Murphy is questionable to play Wednesday in Atlanta due to low back spasms.
Murphy's status likely won't be revealed until he's able to get through his pregame routine, so he'll likely be a game-time call Wednesday evening. If he's not able to give it a go, that would open up some more opportunities for Jordan Poole and Jeremiah Fears.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Career-high 42 points in win
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Murphy amassed 42 points (14-26 FG, 6-17 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 39 minutes in Tuesday's 111-103 loss to the Lakers.
Murphy wasn't shy hunting his shot Tuesday, finishing with a season high in shot attempts en route to a career-high 42 points. The 25-year-old swingman also knocked down at least six triples for a second straight game and for the third time this season. Murphy has scored 21 or more points in four of his last five outings, averaging 25.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists across 37.2 minutes per game during that stretch.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Well-rounded performance in loss
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Murphy amassed 27 points (10-19 FG, 7-15 3Pt), eight rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 38 minutes during Sunday's 125-106 loss to Miami.
Murphy missed Friday's loss to Portland due to back soreness but shed his questionable tag to suit up Sunday. The 25-year-old swingman knocked down a season-high seven triples en route to a team-best 27 points, securing his 20th game with 20-plus points through 34 regular-season appearances. He also chipped in a team-high eight rebounds, grabbing more than six boards for the first time since Dec. 14.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Available to play
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Murphy (back) will be available for Sunday's game in Miami.
Murphy is back after a one-game absence, which will likely result in Jordan Poole or Bryce McGowens returning to the second unit. Since Murphy only missed one game, he shouldn't be operating with any minutes restrictions, so make sure you've got him active.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Questionable against Miami
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Murphy (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Miami.
Murphy missed New Orleans' most recent game due to back soreness, and his availability for Sunday is up in the air. The Pelicans are already set to be shorthanded at the wing, as Herbert Jones (ankle) and Saddiq Bey (hip) have been ruled out.
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