Murphy has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against Miami due to right shoulder soreness.
Murphy's night comes to a close early, and he'll finish the contest with 19 points (7-15 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and six assists across 27 minutes. It's unclear exactly how he picked up the injury, but Murphy will have plenty of time to rest and recover over the All-Star break. The Pelicans' next game will come Feb. 20 against the Heat.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Career-high 44 points not enough
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Murphy finished Wednesday's 141-137 overtime loss to the Bucks with 44 points (15-28 FG, 12-19 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists, six rebounds and three steals over 40 minutes.
Murphy put on a show during Wednesday's back-and-forth contest. The fifth-year pro finished with a career high in points and three-pointers and become the eighth player in NBA history to record at least 12 three-pointers in a game while setting a Pelicans franchise record in made threes, per ESPN.com. Murphy is in the midst of a career year, averaging 22.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.6 steals over 35.9 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Back on track in loss
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Murphy had 27 points (10-20 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, four assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Monday's 102-95 loss to the Hornets.
Murphy turned things around on the offensive end, scoring at least 20 points for the first time in the past five games. It was a welcome sight for fantasy managers after having to deal with a recent shooting slump. Despite his struggles of late, Murphy continues to put together the best season of his career. Through 48 games, he is flirting with first-round value in standard leagues, averaging 21.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.5 steals and 3.0 three-pointers in 35.8 minutes per contest.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Just misses double-double Saturday
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Murphy recorded 19 points (8-21 FG, 3-11 3Pt), nine rebounds, two assists and one block in 38 minutes during Saturday's 124-114 loss to Philadelphia.
The fifth-year guard came one board shy of his fifth double-double of the season. It was a strong bounce-back effort from Murphy after he'd scored just eight points in Friday's win over the Grizzlies -- his first time scoring in single digits since Oct. 29 -- and through 14 games in January, he averaged 24.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 3.6 threes and 1.4 steals.
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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: 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 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: 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: 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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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Ruled out vs. Portland
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Murphy (back) won't play in Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Mark Haynes of The Sacramento Observer reports.
After being a late addition to the injury report, Murphy is unable to go for the Pelicans on Friday. The star forward's next chance to return from a back injury comes Sunday in Miami. Micah Peavy appears to be a prime candidate to replace Murphy in the starting lineup Friday, making him worth streaming in most fantasy leagues.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Leads first unit with 19 points
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Murphy produced 19 points (8-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists and four steals over 36 minutes during Friday's 115-108 loss to the Suns.
Murphy led an uninspired effort by the Pelicans' first unit, as he was the only starter to post a double-digit scoring total. The Pelicans stayed afloat thanks to great bench performances from Jordan Poole, Zion Williamson and Jose Alvarado. Even Murphy's total was below expectations, as he logged his second consecutive total below 20 points.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Double-doubles in win
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Murphy amassed 20 points (8-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists over 34 minutes during Sunday's 114-104 win over the Bulls.
This was Murphy's fourth double-double of the season, and his third straight game with just one turnover. Murphy has been on a tear over the past six games, posting averages of 25.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.8 triples, 1.5 steals and 1.7 turnovers, which has been good enough for top-15 value in 9-cat leagues. Zion Williamson's (thigh) return didn't impact Murphy's usage Sunday, but that may not be the case moving forward.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Rolls to 32-point night
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Murphy produced 32 points (13-21 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals across 38 minutes during Monday's 135-132 loss to the Spurs.
Murphy fared well on the offensive end in this one, knocking down 61.9 percent of his attempts from the field while contributing across the board. He's put up 30-plus points in two of his last four appearances, averaging 27.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.5 steals over this stretch. Murphy should continue to see increased usage with Zion Williamson (thigh) sidelined indefinitely.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Nets 21 points with eight dimes
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Murphy contributed 21 points (7-17 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 125-116 loss to Minnesota.
Murphy did an excellent job of putting his playmaking skills on display in this one, notching a new season high in assists while committing only two turnovers. The only knock against him Thursday was the 0-for-5 performance from three-point territory, but the New Orleans marksman should have no trouble bouncing back Saturday with a matchup against one of the worst defensive teams in the league in Brooklyn.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Will play Tuesday
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Murphy (elbow) is available for Tuesday's game against Minnesota, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Murphy is ending a two-game absence with an elbow injury. With Zion Williamson (adductor) iffy for Tuesday, Murphy could have massive usage on his plate. Murphy has averaged 19.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.7 steals per contest in 19 games this season.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Iffy for Tuesday
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Murphy (elbow) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Murphy is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive contest due to a strained right elbow. If the 25-year-old swingman remains on the shelf, Saddiq Bey, Micah Peavy and Bryce McGowens are candidates for increased playing time. Over his last five outings, Murphy has averaged 19.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.4 steals across 35.2 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Logs season high in triples in loss
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Murphy supplied 23 points (7-14 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five steals, three assists, two rebounds and one block across 36 minutes in Wednesday's 125-118 loss to the Nuggets.
Murphy knocked down a season-high-tying five triples and finished as New Orleans' second-leading scorer, albeit in a losing effort. The fifth-year swingman continues to provide value on both ends of the floor. He tallied a season-high five steals against Denver and has recorded at least three swipes in three straight games. The 25-year-old has also scored at least 18 points in each of his last seven outings.
