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.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Out with ankle sprain
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Murphy (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Jazz.
The star forward is out for a second consecutive contest due to a right ankle sprain. Jeremiah Fears looks like the prime candidate to replace Murphy in the starting lineup at shooting guard Tuesday.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Won't play Sunday
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Murphy (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Magic.
Murphy has been downgraded from questionable to out and will be back on the sidelines Sunday after making two straight appearances following a three-game absence. With Dejounte Murray (hand) also sidelined, Jeremiah Fears should see increased usage in New Orleans' backcourt.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Questionable versus Magic
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Murphy (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against Orlando.
Murphy missed three consecutive games because of a sprained right ankle, although he managed to suit up for the Pelicans' last two contests. However, he's back on the injury report for the meeting with Orlando. New Orleans has only four games remaining before the team calls it a season, so it's unknown how much action Murphy will see moving forward. If he doesn't suit up Sunday, Yves Missi will likely re-enter the starting lineup.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Goes for 19 points in return
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Murphy recorded 19 points (7-17 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Thursday's 118-106 loss to the Trail Blazers.
After missing the prior three games with a right ankle sprain, Murphy rejoined the lineup and delivered solid production. However, his scoring output came on poor efficiency, and Murphy has now converted on 41.5 percent of his field-goal attempts and 31.8 percent of his three-point tries over his last seven games. With Thursday's contest marking the front end of a back-to-back set, Murphy could be a candidate to sit Friday in Sacramento, though the Pelicans have yet to release an injury report for that game.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Available Thursday
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Murphy (ankle) will play Thursday against Portland.
Murphy has missed his team's last three matchups while tending to a right ankle sprain, but he's been cleared to play Thursday. He'll presumably slot right back into the starting five in his return, which would likely bump Yves Missi back to the bench.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Scores 16 points in loss
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Murphy ended Tuesday's 121-116 loss to the Knicks with 16 points (6-15 FG, 4-12 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 36 minutes.
With the Pelicans eliminated from the playoffs with this loss, it will be interesting to see how the team handles Murphy's minutes and usage the rest of the way. Through 64 appearances this season, Murphy holds averages of 21.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 3.3 three-pointers.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Drops 28 points on 12 shots
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Murphy generated 28 points (8-12 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and three steals across 34 minutes of Wednesday's 122-111 win over the Raptors.
Murphy hit the 25-point milestone for the 16th time this season, and his 12 field-goal attempts were the fewest he's taken to get there. The sharpshooting wing has now knocked down at least four three-pointers in five of his last six games, and he's generated a total of 12 steals during that stretch. He'll look to extend his streak of 20-point games to six when the Pelicans face Houston on Friday.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Heavy workload in narrow loss
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Murphy racked up 22 points (6-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals over 41 minutes during Friday's 118-116 loss to the Suns.
Despite dealing with minor neck spasms earlier in the week, Murphy looked just fine Friday as he logged a massive 41-minute workload. While his efficiency from the floor was slightly down, he made his presence felt by getting to the line and connecting on four triples for the second consecutive night. The fifth-year wing has been highly productive since returning from a shoulder injury, averaging 21.3 points, 3.7 triples and 2.0 steals over his last three appearances.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Plans to play Thursday
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Murphy (neck) intends to play in Thursday's game against the Kings, per Mark Haynes of The Sacramento Observer.
If all goes well during pregame warmups, it sounds like the star forward will be able to go Thursday during the first night of a back-to-back set. Over his last eight outings, Murphy has averaged 24.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.1 steals in 34.0 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Iffy for Thursday
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Murphy is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Kings due to neck spasms.
Murphy has appeared in two outings following a five-game absence due to a right shoulder contusion, though he's in danger of missing Thursday's contest due to the neck issue. If the 25-year-old swingman is unable to play, Bryce McGowens and Jeremiah Fears would be candidates for increased minutes, while Jordan Poole could enter the rotation.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Ruled out for Saturday
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Murphy (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Murphy will miss a fifth consecutive contest due to a right shoulder contusion and is without a clear timetable for a return. His next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Clippers. With the 25-year-old swingman sidelined, Bryce McGowens and Jordan Poole are candidates for increased playing time.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Out again for Thursday
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Murphy (shoulder) is out for Thursday's game against the Jazz.
Murphy will be sidelined for a fourth straight game and remains without a timetable to return. The Pelicans will likely lean more on Jordan Poole and Jeremiah Fears in the meantime.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Murphy (shoulder) is out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Murphy missed Monday's practice with a right shoulder contusion, and it sounds like he can be deemed day-to-day ahead of Thursday's tilt in Utah. The star forward's absence should keep Jordan Poole in the New Orleans rotation, making Poole a worthwhile streaming candidate Tuesday.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Sits out practice
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Murphy (shoulder) did not practice Monday, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Murphy has missed the past two games for New Orleans, but coach James Borrego said the hope remains that this won't be a lengthy absence. As for Tuesday's game against Golden State, Murphy's status is likely to be questionable at best.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Won't play Friday
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Murphy (shoulder) will not play Friday against the Bucks.
No surprise here, as Murphy was previously listed as doubtful. For the time being, it's unclear if Murphy will be able to return Saturday against the 76ers. Bryce McGowens and Jeremiah Fears could be more involved for the Pelicans on Friday.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Doubtful for Friday
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Murphy is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Bucks due to a right shoulder contusion.
Murphy exited New Orleans' Feb. 11 loss to Miami due to the right shoulder issue and is expected to miss the first outing following the All-Star break. If he's ultimately ruled out, Bryce McGowens and Jeremiah Fears would be candidates for increased roles, while Jordan Hawkins could enter the rotation.
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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.
