Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Tears labrum, out for season
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Murphy will miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn labrum and partial rotator cuff tear in his right shoulder during Monday's 127-81 loss to the Pistons, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Murphy sustained the injury less than one minute into the game, when he was diving after a loose ball. The 24-year-old wing was ruled out for the remainder of the contest shortly thereafter before he was quickly diagnosed with the season-ending injury. He'll finish a career-best 2024-25 campaign with averages of 21.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 3.0 three-pointers, 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocks across 35.6 minutes per contest while shooting 45.4 percent from the field and 88.7 percent from the free-throw line over 53 games. With Murphy sidelined, the Pelicans could pump more usage into CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson, while guards and wings such as Jordan Hawkins, Jose Alvarado and Bruce Brown could all notice spikes in playing time.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Out Monday with shoulder injury
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Murphy won't return to Monday's game against the Pistons due to a right shoulder injury.
X-rays on Murphy's shoulder came back negative, but he could be dealing with a sprain that may result in him missing some time. He suffered the injury one minute into Monday's contest while pursuing a loose ball and recorded no statistics before checking out of the game. The 24-year-old has been the Pelicans' most reliable scoring option throughout the season, and his absence for at least the rest of Monday's contest could open up more looks for CJ McCollum, Zion Williamson and Jordan Hawkins, among others.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Makes locker-room trip
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Murphy exited in the first quarter of Monday's game against Detroit and headed to the locker room to be evaluated for a shoulder injury, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Murphy looked to be in serious pain after diving for a loose ball early in the first quarter. He had his shoulder checked on by trainers before heading to the locker room. The Pelicans will likely provide an update on his status coming out of halftime, if he isn't able to return before then.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Supplies 17 points in loss
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Murphy registered 17 points (5-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 34 minutes during Thursday's 113-93 loss to the Magic.
The fourth-year forward remains a consistent contributor for the Pelicans. Murphy has scored in double digits in all 51 of his appearances this season, and through 12 contests since the All-Star break, he's averaged 19.2 points, 5.0 boards, 3.7 assists, 2.5 threes, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks. While his floor is rock solid, Murphy hasn't offered much of a ceiling of late and hasn't delivered 30 or more points since Feb. 3.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Stuffs stat sheet Sunday
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Murphy contributed 27 points (9-21 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 7-9 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 37 minutes during Sunday's 107-104 loss to the Grizzlies.
Murphy embraced a bigger role on offense due to the absences of CJ McCollum (rest) and Zion Williamson (rest), and that resulted in him leading the Pelicans in scoring. Murphy has reached the 20-point mark in three of his last five appearances and is having a breakout on offense in 2024-25, averaging a career-high 21.8 points per game across 49 appearances while shooting 45.6 percent from the floor and 36.1 percent from three-point range.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Game-high 26 not enough Thursday
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Murphy totaled 26 points (9-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds and two blocks across 39 minutes during Thursday's 109-97 loss to the Rockets.
The fourth-year wing led all scorers on the night, but Murphy couldn't stop Houston from pulling away in the second half. He's drained multiple three-pointers in seven of eight games since the All-Star break, averaging 19.0 points, 5.1 boards, 4.4 assists, 3.0 threes, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks over that stretch.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Posts all-around fantasy line
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Murphy racked up 20 points (8-20 FG, 3-13 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals over 36 minutes during Sunday's 128-121 win over the Jazz.
Murphy has been cold from the field over his last 10 games, hitting 37.5 percent of his shots. He's still been productive on the stat sheet, however, averaging 18.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.6 blocks and 2.9 three-pointers in 36.9 minutes per game. He'll almost certainly continue to be a focal point of the offense the rest of the way.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Sniffs double-double
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Murphy ended with 10 points (3-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Friday's 125-108 loss to the Suns.
Murphy embraced a bigger role in the playmaking department due to the absences of CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson due to rest, and he finished just two assists away from recording a double-double. A do-it-all forward who can leave his mark on both ends of the court on a regular basis, Murphy is averaging 21.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.8 assists and a combined 1.5 steals-plus-blocks across 11 appearances in February.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Leads New Orleans in victory
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Murphy produced 24 points (9-21 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 109-103 victory over the Spurs.
Murphy recorded a game-high 24 points, marking his 25th outing with 20-plus points this season. The fourth-year pro has been a bright spot during a lackluster 2024-25 campaign for the Pelicans, and he has yet to score in single digits through 42 regular-season appearances. Murphy also recorded multiple blocks and steals for just the third time this season Tuesday, and he is on pace to average career highs in both swipes (1.2) and swats (0.7).
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Hits four threes Friday
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Murphy finished Friday's 111-103 loss to the Mavericks with 20 points (7-19 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, six assists and two steals over 36 minutes.
Murphy wasn't efficient from within the arc Friday, but he connected on 50 percent of his three-point attempts and was responsible for four of the Pelicans' three-pointers in the loss. Murphy is enjoying a career year in his fourth NBA season, and over his last 10 outings he has averaged 25.2 points on 50.3 percent shooting (including 46.3 percent from three on 8.2 3PA/G), 5.8 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.1 steals over 37.6 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Sniffs triple-double in win
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Murphy closed with 18 points (4-17 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 9-12 FT), 11 assists and nine rebounds over 44 minutes during Thursday's 140-133 overtime victory over the Kings.
Murphy posted his second double-double of the season while leading the Pelicans in assists, albeit in an off night shooting the rock. Additionally, the 24-year-old tied Jose Alvarado as the club's second-leading scorer behind CJ McCollum (43 points). Through six outings during February, Murphy is averaging 24.3 points, 6.7 assists, 5.7 rebounds and 3.2 three-pointers across 37.2 minutes per contest.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Hits four threes against OKC
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Murphy chipped in 23 points (7-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Monday's 137-101 loss to Oklahoma City.
Murphy is having arguably the best season of his career for the Pelicans. The talented 22-year-old drained four of his seven attempts from beyond the arc in Monday's loss to the Thunder, leading New Orleans with a game-high 23 points. He's averaging career-high numbers across the board during the 2024-25 campaign, with 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.2 steals per game.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Flirts with double-double in loss
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Murphy closed with 25 points (9-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, nine assists and one block over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 144-119 loss to the Nuggets.
Murphy was Brandon Ingram's (hamstring) replacement for much of the season, and Ingram's trade has given Murphy the keys for the long term. Murphy has certainly earned the role, often ending the night with the team's high score and the ability to pop off for huge numbers on any given evening. Murphy recently enjoyed two consecutive 40-plus point totals after dropping off slightly Wednesday evening.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Erupts for 41 points
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Murphy finished Monday's 125-113 loss to the Nuggets with 41 points (13-21 FG, 8-12 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 38 minutes.
Murphy matched his career-best mark of 41 points and is officially on a heater. Over his last three games, Murphy has been the No. 1 overall producer in nine-category fantasy value with 37.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 7.0 three-pointers on 70.7 percent from the field. It's quite clear that he's becoming the focal point of this offense.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Close to matching career-high mark
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Murphy chipped in 40 points (15-20 FG, 8-12 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Friday's 118-116 loss to the Celtics.
Murphy led the way for the Pelicans on offense in a game for which they didn't have Zion Williamson (illness) and in which Dejounte Murray suffered a season-ending torn Achilles. Murphy was so good offensively in this game that he ended just one point shy of tying his previous career-high scoring mark, established against the Trail Blazers on March 12, 2023. Murphy should embrace a bigger role on offense given how depleted the Pelicans are.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Leads all scorers despite loss
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Murphy amassed 32 points (13-17 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal across 39 minutes during Wednesday's 137-136 loss to the Mavericks.
Murphy continues to serve as arguably the Pelicans best player, scoring at least 20 points for the seventh time in his past 10 appearances. A lengthy ankle-related injury to Brandon Ingram has afforded Murphy a regular starting spot. Over the past month, he has delivered outstanding numbers, putting up 23.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 3.1 three-pointers and 2.4 combined steals and blocks in 37.2 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Pours in 32 in road win
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Murphy recorded 32 points (9-20 FG, 2-13 3Pt, 12-12 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 119-113 win over the Bulls.
The fourth-year forward has produced back-to-back performances with 30-plus points since returning from an ankle injury that cost him three games. Injuries have been the only thing standing between Murphy and a true breakout campaign -- he's suited up for only 25 of the Pelicans' 41 games this season, but he's scored in double digits and drained multiple three-pointers in each appearance while averaging 21.5 points, 4.8 boards, 3.2 threes, 2.8 assists and 1.2 steals.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Set to return Sunday
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Murphy (ankle) is available for Sunday's game versus the Celtics.
Murphy will return to action Sunday after missing New Orleans' previous three contests due to a sprained left ankle. Murphy is averaging 23.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 34.7 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Another absence coming
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Murphy (ankle) is out for Friday's game versus the 76ers.
Murphy will miss his third straight contest Friday due to a left ankle sprain. Murphy's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Boston.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Exits game due to ankle injury
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Murphy went to the locker room in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Wizards due to a left-ankle injury, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Murphy appeared to turn his left ankle while going after a rebound and needed to be helped off the court. It's the same ankle that he injured before Christmas, though he was able to play through the issue. Brandon Boston and Jordan Hawkins should see more minutes off the bench during the fourth quarter if Murphy is unable to return.
