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• Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Drills 10 threes in blowout

  Rotowire Mar 26, 2023

  Murphy closed Saturday's 131-110 win over the Clippers with 32 points (11-14 FG, 10-12 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 37 minutes. Murphy provided 10 of his team's 21 three-pointers in an absolute thrashing of the Clippers. While Murphy's tour-de-force seems a bit uncommon, he completed nine-three pointers against the Trail Blazers only two weeks ago. The Pelicans are barely clinging to a playoff berth, but they would be far worse off without Murphy, who has been an incredibly effective placeholder for Zion Williamson (hamstring).

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• Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Will play Saturday

  Rotowire Mar 25, 2023

  Murphy (toe) is available to play Saturday against the Clippers. Murphy was trending toward being available, so this shouldn't surprise fantasy managers who have rostered the former Virginia standout. In his last 10 appearances, Murphy has averaged 18.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals over 36.0 minutes.

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• Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Expected to play Saturday

  Rotowire Mar 25, 2023

  Murphy (toe) said he is "feeling fine" and expects to play in Saturday's matchup with the Clippers, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports. Murphy was initially listed as questionable for Saturday's game with irritation in his left great toe but appears good to go. In his last 10 appearances, Murphy has averaged 18.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals over 36.0 minutes.

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• Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Questionable for Saturday

  Rotowire Mar 24, 2023

  Murphy is questionable for Saturday's game versus the Clippers due to left great toe irritation. This is unfortunate for the Pelicans, as Murphy has been on a tear from beyond the arc. Over the past 11 games, the sharpshooter has averaged 3.8 three-pointers per game. If he's unable to play Saturday, the Pelicans could turn to Josh Richardson and Naji Marshall to pick up the slack.

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• Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Records four steals in win

  Rotowire Mar 24, 2023

  Murphy finished with 19 points (7-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist and four steals in 33 minutes during Thursday's 115-96 victory over the Hornets. Murphy's defensive prowess was on full display Thursday as he set a new season high with four steals. After a brief hiatus from the starting lineup at the end of February, the second-year wing has drawn 10 straight starts and scored in double figures during each of those contests, averaging 18.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks across 36.1 minutes. During that stretch, he's shot 49.2 percent from the field and 44.3 percent from deep.

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• Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Puts up quiet 17 points

  Rotowire Mar 21, 2023

  Murphy provided 17 points (6-12 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one block in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 119-84 win over the Spurs. Murphy scored in double figures for the ninth straight game, continuing what has been a resurgence of sorts. After a period in which he failed to score more than nine points in four of five games, Murphy has steadied, putting up top-25 value over the past two weeks. While his value is primarily built around being an efficient yet low-volume scorer, he can chip in on the defensive end from time to time, making him a must-roster player moving forward.

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• Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Scores 20 in defeat

  Rotowire Mar 15, 2023

  Murphy amassed 20 points (7-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, three steals, one assist and one block over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 123-108 loss to the Lakers. Murphy fell back to earth following his 41-point performance against the Trail Blazers on Sunday, but he still tied for the second-highest scoring total on the team during Tuesday's loss while also matching his highest steal mark of the season. The 22-year-old has started six consecutive matchups and has averaged 20.7 points and 4.5 rebounds in 37.0 minutes per game during that time.

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• Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Posts career-high 41 points

  Rotowire Mar 13, 2023

  Murphy totaled 41 points (13-20 FG, 9-14 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 29 minutes during Sunday's 127-110 win over the Trail Blazers. With Brandon Ingram (ankle) missing his second game in a row, Murphy stepped into a bigger spotlight and ended up turning in a career-best performance, despite sitting out the final 10 and a half minutes of the fourth quarter due to the blowout. In so doing, Murphy became the fourth NBA player this season to produce 40 points in fewer than 30 minutes played. Even if Ingram continues to miss time, Murphy won't be able to replicate the performance he delivered Sunday, but the second-year wing has nonetheless established himself as a must-roster option in just about every league for the time being. In his five games since moving back into the starting five, Murphy is contributing across the board with averages of 20.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.2 three-pointers, 2.2 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals in 36.8 minutes, all while shooting 53 percent from the field and 92.9 percent from the free-throw line.

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• Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Woeful shooting in loss

  Rotowire Mar 12, 2023

  Murphy racked up 15 points (5-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block in 41 minutes during Saturday's 110-96 loss to Oklahoma City. Murphy's overall stat line looks decent, but his shooting wasn't accurate, and he was particularly woeful from three-point range after making just two of his seven attempts. Regardless of the shooting woes, Murphy keeps finding ways to produce and has scored in double digits in nine of his last 10 starts.

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• Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Efficient scoring in win

  Rotowire Mar 9, 2023

  Murphy supplied 16 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 113-106 victory over Dallas. Murphy has looked rejuvenated since being reinserted into the starting five in place of Josh Richardson, who came off the bench Wednesday in his return from a two-game absence. Based on how Murphy has performed in his three-game run as a starter, look for him to stick in the starting five for the time being and potentially continue seeing elevated minutes. Over the last three contests, Murphy is shooting 50 percent from the field while averaging 16.0 points, 4.3 boards, 3.3 triples, 2.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks in 37.7 minutes.

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• Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Shines again as starter

  Rotowire Mar 7, 2023

  Murphy tallied 17 points (6-11 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks across 37 minutes in Monday's 123-108 loss to the Kings. While replacing Josh Richardson (personal) in the starting five for the second game in a row, Murphy once again delivered a strong all-around line in elevated minutes. Richardson's absence isn't believed to be a long-term one, and he could be back as soon as Wednesday's game against the Mavericks. Still, Murphy's performance of late provides plenty of justification for head coach Willie Green to keep the second-year wing in the starting five. Even if Murphy maintains his starting role when Richardson is back in action, however, he's likely to see a reduction in the 37.5 minutes per game he's averaged over the past two contests.

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• Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Scores 15 points in start

  Rotowire Mar 4, 2023

  Murphy logged 15 points (6-14 FG, 3-9 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Friday's 108-99 loss to the Warriors. Murphy was reinserted into the starting lineup with Josh Richardson (personal) out, and he made the most of his extended playing time by scoring his most points since Feb. 10. The second-year wing is now averaging 13.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 47 starts this season.

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• Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Gets starting nod

  Rotowire Mar 3, 2023

  Murphy is in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the Warriors, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. Murphy will replace Josh Richardson (personal) in the starting unit Friday. The second-year forward is averaging 13.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 30.3 minutes across his 46 starts this season.

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• Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Not starting Thursday

  Rotowire Feb 23, 2023

  Murphy will come off the bench for Thursday's game against Toronto. Murphy will make his first appearance with the reserves since Nov. 25 as coach Willie Green will instead opt to start Josh Richardson. Murphy has come off the bench 10 times this season, averaging 10.8 points and 4.1 rebounds across 25.1 minutes.

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• Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Lackluster results in defeat

  Rotowire Feb 16, 2023

  Murphy closed with two points (0-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal across 20 minutes during Wednesday's 120-102 loss to the Lakers. Murphy had scored in double figures in his five appearances ahead of Wednesday's matchup, but he saw decreased playing time against the Lakers and failed to convert any of his field-goal attempts during the loss. Over seven outings in February, he's averaged 15.3 points and 3.6 rebounds in 30.6 minutes per game.

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• Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Scores 17 in 34 minutes

  Rotowire Feb 11, 2023

  Murphy finished Friday's 118-107 loss to the Cavaliers with 17 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and four rebounds in 34 minutes. Zion Williamson (strained right hamstring) will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break, so Murphy will continue seeing an uptick in minutes and usage. He came into Friday's game on a heater, averaging 22.3 points, 4.7 three-pointers, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists over his previous three games, leading the Pelicans in nine-category value in that stretch.

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• Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Generates season-high 30 points

  Rotowire Feb 5, 2023

  Murphy finished with 30 points (9-11 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Sunday's 136-104 victory over the Kings. The 30 points were a new season high for Murphy, who turned in a 21-point outing a day earlier in the Pelicans' 131-126 win over the Lakers. Murphy drilled 10 of his 19 attempts from long range between those two contests, providing excellent value for those who streamed in for the weekend back-to-back set. The second-year player benefited from some extra touches Sunday while Brandon Ingram (toe) was resting, so Murphy could lose out on some scoring chances when Ingram likely rejoins the lineup Tuesday against the Hawks.

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• Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Strong effort Saturday

  Rotowire Feb 5, 2023

  Murphy recorded 21 points (7-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and five rebounds across 28 minutes during Saturday's 131-126 victory over the Lakers. Murphy was efficient from the field and ended up as one of New Orleans' best scorers during the comeback win, as he reached the 20-point plateau for the first time since Dec. 28. Don't expect Murphy to be one of New Orleans' biggest scoring weapons on a regular basis, however, as he's averaging just 12.4 points per contest across 18 outings since the calendar flipped to January and has scored more than 15 points just six times in that span.

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• Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Passive performance again in loss

  Rotowire Jan 29, 2023

  Murphy ended Saturday's 113-103 loss to the Wizards with 10 points (4-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 27 minutes. Murphy continues to do a lot of standing around for the Pelicans, providing nothing but frustration for his managers with 10 points or less on four of the past six games. While he has been a top-110 player over the past month, the majority of his value comes from his lack of turnovers and high efficiency from the free throw line. He is fine to have on a 12-team roster but given he has been unable to break out, even with key pieces out, his long-term value remains questionable.

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• Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Scores efficient 18 points in loss

  Rotowire Jan 20, 2023

  Murphy racked up 18 points (7-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block across 40 minutes during Friday's 123-110 loss to Orlando. Murphy put together a solid fantasy line, built primarily on his efficiency from the floor. He has now scored at least 15 points in four of his past five games, reversing a trend that saw him dropped in several standard-format leagues. While not the flashiest player, his role is relatively secure at this point, making him a must-roster player, especially for anyone needing an efficient scorer.

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