Trey Murphy III News, Rumors, Updates - New Orleans Pelicans

Third-year team option picked up The Pelicans exercised Murphy's third-year team option for 2023-24 on Thursday, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.comreports.

Impact Murphy will become a restricted free agent after the 2024-25 season, so the Pelicans still have two more years of team control. After struggling as a rookie, Murphy has performed well so far this season. Through four games, he is averaging 15.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 30.0 minutes. Most impressively, Murphy is shooting 62.9 percent from the field and 68.4 percent from three on 4.8 attempts per game.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trey Murphy III talks Perfect Night in Win | Pelicans Mavericks Postgame 10/25/2022

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Drops team-high 22 points Tuesday Murphy closed Tuesday's 113-111 victory over Dallas with 22 points (8-8 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 36 minutes.

Impact Murphy stepped up for the injury-riddled Pelicans, going 4-of-4 from beyond the arc and leading New Orleans to an improbable victory. It's been an impressive start to the season for Murphy, validating the decision many took by snapping him up late in drafts. Granted the team was without a couple of regular pieces but even when healthy, he has looked right at home running with the starters. Quite clearly, he should be added everywhere right now.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans Trey Murphy III Perfect 8-8 vs. Dallas | Pelicans Mavericks Highlights 10/25/2022

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Murphy leads under-manned Pelicans past Mavericks, 113-111

Trey Murphy III scored 22 points and the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans overcame Luka Doncic’s latest prolific performance to beat the Dallas Mavericks 113-111

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Tuesday Murphy is starting Tuesday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact As expected, with Herbert Jones (knee) out, Murphy gets the nod on the wing. He saw 40 minutes in Sunday's overtime loss to the Jazz and posted 16 points, nine rebounds and one assist.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trey Murphy III on Next Man Up Mentality | Pelicans Mavericks Shootaround 10/25/2022

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Scores 16 points despite loss Murphy amassed 16 points (6-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds and one assist over 40 minutes during Sunday's 122-121 overtime loss to the Jazz.

Impact Murphy has been playing off the bench in each of New Orleans' first three contests but has delivered encouraging numbers, scoring in double digits in two of those games while also shooting an impressive 51.9 percent from the field and 60 percent from three-point range. Don't be surprised if he gets more playing time in the coming games with both Brandon Ingram (head) and Zion Williamson (hip) dealing with injuries.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Encouraging performance Wednesday Murphy ended with 16 points (5-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 130-108 win over the Nets.

Impact Murphy flirted with a double-double in the win despite shifting to the bench. After an encouraging preseason, it was good to see him putting up meaningful numbers when it counts. His playing time figures to be capped at about 24 minutes per night, limiting his overall upside. With that said, he should be able o do enough in that time to warrant consideration in standard fantasy formats.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from starting lineup Murphy is not in the starting five for Wednesday's season opener versus the Nets.

Impact Murphy started and played 22 minutes in last Friday's preseason finale versus the Hawks. However, the returns of Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram have sent Murphy back to his bench role.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trey Murphy III on Herb Jones, Brandon Ingram | Pelicans Training Camp

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Another strong effort Wednesday Murphy managed 15 points (5-11 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 24 minutes during Wednesday's preseason loss to the Heat.

Impact Murphy has been excellent in exhibition play and is making a case to see sixth-man minutes. In his three appearances, he's averaged 16.7 points on 54.5 percent shooting, 4.3 threes, 4.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 blocks in 25.6 minutes. Even fantasy managers in standard leagues should add Murphy to their watchlist.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 10, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

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OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Huge performance in win Murphy tallied 27 points (10-15 FG, 7-10 3Pt), eight rebounds and three assists in 27 minutes in a 111-97 win Sunday in San Antonio.

Impact Murphy was questionable with a foot injury for Sunday's game but ended up starting and putting together his best performance of the preseason. His shooting skills were on display, as he made seven three-point shots. The 22-year-old started just one game for the Pelicans last season but is likely to receive an increased workload over the 13.9 minutes he averaged as a rookie. He's 9-for-14 from beyond the arc in two preseason games while playing at least 26 minutes in both contests.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Spurs Murphy (foot) is starting Sunday's preseason game against San Antonio, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Murphy dealt with right foot soreness ahead of Sunday's exhibition matchup, but he'll be able to play through the issue as a member of the starting five. He tallied eight points, three assists, a rebound and a steal in 26 minutes during his first appearance of the preseason.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Sunday Murphy is questionable for Sunday's exhibition against the Spurs due to right foot soreness.

Impact Murphy has appeared in one preseason game, posting eight points, three assists, one rebound and one steal in 26 minutes. Even if he sits out Sunday, there's no indication his injury is severe enough to put his status for Opening Night in question.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Turns in solid showing Murphy finished with eight points (3-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one rebound, three assists, one steal and one block in 26 minutes during Friday's preseason game against the Pistons.

Impact Murphy filled in well for Herbert Jones (ribs), putting together an efficient performance from the field and leading the starters with 26 minutes. While he figures to fill a bench role for the Pelicans heading into the 2022 season, he's shown early on that he can produce when called upon. Murphy continued to show his promise during the Las Vegas Summer League by dropping 30 points in 33 minutes against Atlanta.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Murphy will start Friday's exhibition contest against the Pistons.

Impact Murphy missed Tuesday's exhibition game with a foot injury, but he returned to practice Thursday and will be good to go Friday. With Herbert Jones (ribs) sidelined, Murphy gets elevated to the starting lineup for his first preseason action.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Friday Murphy (foot) said that he plans on playing in Friday's preseason matchup with the Pistons, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.

Impact Murphy missed Tuesday's preseason game with a foot injury, but he did return to practice Thursday. The second-year forward mentioned that he sat out Tuesday due to precaution. He should fill a bench role again for the Pelicans but could move into a larger role if injuries surface.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Thursday Murphy (foot) practiced Thursday but is still questionable for Friday's preseason game against the Pistons, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact While Murphy missed Tuesday's preseason game with a foot injury, his return to practice is a good sign for his status moving forward. If he does not play Friday, his next potential preseason appearance will be Oct. 12 versus the Heat.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Tuesday's preseason opener Murphy (foot) has been downgraded to out for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Bulls, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Murphy was initially considered a game-time decision before being listed as out Tuesday. While his foot soreness may prove to be a lingering issue, there is no indication that this is anything more than a preseason precaution at this point.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Tuesday Pelicans coach Willie Green said Murphy (foot soreness) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Bulls, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Murphy went through shootaround Tuesday but experienced some soreness, so he could sit this one out. The second-year forward is looking to build off his rookie year in which he averaged 5.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.6 assists in 13.9 minutes over 62 games. It is unclear how much time Murphy will miss with this injury, but it likely will not keep him out of regular season action.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Why Trey Murphy's development is becoming a major priority in Pelicans' future Murphy has size, athleticism and the shooting touch to pair with Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram and gives the Pels options on the wing.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pelicans 2022-23 Season Preview: Trey Murphy III Is More Than Just "Trigga" The New Orleans Pelicans expect more consistent production in year two from a bigger and better Trey Murphy III.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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