Murphy (knee) is out for Friday's game against Memphis.
Murphy will miss a third consecutive game while nursing bilateral patellar tendinopathy. He'll aim to return in the second leg of this back-to-back set against the Nuggets on Saturday. Saddiq Bey should continue to see an expanded role with Murphy on the sidelines.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Doubtful for Friday
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Murphy (knee) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Murphy is now in line to miss a third consecutive contest with a knee issue. Herbert Jones should continue to start for the Pelicans on Friday, but Saddiq Bey is likely to notice a larger bump in fantasy value.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Out again Wednesday
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Murphy (knee) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Nets.
Murphy will miss a second consecutive game due to a knee issue. His next opportunity to get back on the court will come Friday against the Grizzlies. While Murphy remains on the shelf Wednesday, Saddiq Bey could stay in the starting lineup.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Now not expected to play
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Murphy (knee) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Nets.
Murphy was initially listed as probable but is now expected to miss a second straight game. If the sharpshooter is ruled out, it'll be his third absence over the past five games, with only one of them coming during a back-to-back set. Saddiq Bey and Herbert Jones are candidates for increased roles until Murphy returns to action.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Expected to play Wednesday
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Murphy (knee) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Nets.
The star forward sat out the second leg of the Pelicans' latest back-to-back set due to bilateral patellar tendinopathy, but he's set to return to action Wednesday. Saddiq Bey is likely to shift back to the bench but should maintain a significant role.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Out Monday
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Murphy (knees) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Golden State.
Murphy will be held out of the second leg of this back-to-back set due to bilateral patellar tendinopathy. The 26-year-old wing's next chance to play will come Wednesday against Brooklyn, and his absence should open up additional minutes for the likes of Herbert Jones, Saddiq Bey and Bennedict Mathurin.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Strikes for game-high 26 on Sunday
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Murphy produced 26 points (9-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Sunday's 139-123 loss to the Clippers.
The 26 points led all scorers on the night, as the Pelicans ran a very top-heavy offense -- Murphy, Zion Williamson and Jeremiah Fears all scored 25-plus, but only one of their teammates even reached double digits. The performance also tied Murphy's scoring high for the season, while the rebounds were also a new personal best for 2026-27. Through nine games, the 26-year-old forward is averaging 15.6 points, 4.8 boards, 3.6 assists, 2.2 threes and 1.0 steals.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Available Friday
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Murphy (knees) is available for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.
As expected, Murphy is good to go after initially being listed as probable and going through shootaround. The sharpshooter was probable ahead of Wednesday's game in Utah but was ultimately ruled out, though it looks like that move was precautionary. Over his first seven appearances this season, Murphy has averaged 14.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 0.9 steals in 33.0 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Expected to play Friday
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Murphy (knee) is probable for Friday's game against Minnesota.
Murphy is expected to keep his absence with a knee injury to a one-game minimum. Herbert Jones is likely to revert back to the bench Friday.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Downgraded to questionable
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Murphy (knees) is now questionable for Wednesday against the Jazz.
Murphy was previously labeled as probable, so this is an ominous sign for his availability. If Murphy is unable to give it a go, Saddiq Bey and Herbert Jones could become more involved for the Pelicans.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Probable for Wednesday
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Murphy (knee) is probable for Wednesday's game versus the Jazz.
Murphy played through the knee issues and logged 40 minutes in Monday's 135-134 win over the Grizzlies, so it clearly didn't impact his playing time. It appears he'll continue to push through the pain Wednesday.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Will play Monday
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Murphy (knee) will play Monday against the Grizzlies.
Murphy is no longer on the injury report after previously carrying a probable tag. Through six regular-season games, he's averaging 14.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.2 dimes.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Probable for Monday
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Murphy (knee) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Murphy is dealing with bilateral patella tendinopathy, leaving him probable to suit up versus the 6-0 Grizzlies. If he's forced to sit out Monday, Saddiq Bey would stand as the primary beneficiary alongside Trendon Watford, with Bey the likely candidate to join the starting lineup.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Bounces back Thursday
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Murphy finished with 19 points (6-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-8 FT), five rebounds, three assists and a steal across 32 minutes in Thursday's 132-120 win over the Kings.
Murphy delivered a balanced offensive performance, contributing as both a perimeter scorer and secondary facilitator. His seven three-point attempts reinforced his importance as a floor-spacing option alongside Zion Williamson, although his shooting efficiency from deep remained inconsistent. Murphy's established scoring role and steady playing time provide a useful fantasy foundation, with additional upside when his perimeter shot is falling. The lack of consistency has been an issue so far, but the upside is there -- he has scored in double digits in three of his five appearances to date and is shooting 46.4 percent from the field.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Finishes preseason with solid line
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Murphy supplied 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and two steals across 21 minutes in Friday's 107-106 preseason win over the Wizards.
Murphy bounced back from a five-point showing against Dallas, reaching double figures for the third time in four preseason games. The forward should see a heavy workload this season as one of the Pelicans' top multi-category producers.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Rough shooting night Wednesday
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Murphy finished with five points (2-8 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 19 minutes in Wednesday's 101-97 preseason win over Dallas.
Murphy came off the bench after starting in two of the Pelicans' exhibitions, though he had another inefficient shooting night, which has been a theme during the preseason. However, the 26-year-old has shot 45.9 percent from the field and 38.2 percent from deep throughout his career, so he could turn it around at some point early in the regular season.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Working with Zion
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Murphy has been working alongside Zion Williamson during three-point shooting drills at training camp, offering advice as his teammate attempts to expand his offensive game, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Murphy said he's been giving Williamson pointers during the drills and praised the forward for being willing to listen and put in the work. This highlights Murphy's growing leadership role in New Orleans as he enters his sixth NBA season, while his established perimeter shooting makes him a natural resource for Williamson as the latter works to become a more consistent threat from outside. Murphy is poised to have a considerable role on both ends of the court in 2026-27.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Another big season ahead
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Murphy (ankle) continued his emergence as one of New Orleans' top offensive weapons before injuries interrupted another strong campaign.
Murphy's combination of three-point shooting, athleticism and secondary shot creation should once again make him a featured option alongside Zion Williamson. Murphy has averaged at least 21 points, five rebounds, three assists and one steal in back-to-back seasons, but he's made more than 66 regular-season appearances only once in his past five years.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Ruled out for Sunday
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Murphy (ankle) is listed as out for Friday's game against Minnesota.
Murphy will miss a fourth consecutive contest. With Dejounte Murray (hand) also ruled out, Jeremiah Fears and Jordan Poole will likely be the starting options out of the backcourt against the Timberwolves.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Listed out for Friday
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Murphy (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Murphy will miss a third straight game while dealing with a right ankle sprain. He'll have one more opportunity to return for the regular-season finale Sunday in Minnesota.
