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NOP • F • #25
1 day ago
Murphy did most of his damage in the second half of a one-sided affair, notching 14 of his team-high 25 points in the late stages of the contest, but it counts the same for fantasy managers. The 25-year-old has performed at a second-round level for fantasy purposes this season, averaging 20.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.7 steals and 0.2 blocks through 22 games. The Pelicans are back in action on Monday when they face the Spurs to open a three-game week that also includes matchups against the Trail Blazers and Bulls.
NOP • F • #25
3 days ago
While Murphy led the Pelicans in scoring on Thursday, he missed all five of his three-point attempts. That ends a streak of 17 consecutive games with at least one three-pointer for the wing, who is averaging 2.9 three-pointers per game on the season. Murphy’s overall stat line was still solid, but it could have been a lot better, especially when considering the 33/15/4 line he dropped on Minnesota in Tuesday’s overtime defeat.
NOP • F • #25
5 days ago
After missing two games with a right elbow injury, Murphy made his presence felt in a big way in his return. He set a new career high for rebounds while scoring at least 30 points for the third time this season. Murphy has been one of the bright spots in a disastrous season for New Orleans, and he’ll continue to be an elite player in fantasy basketball as long as he’s healthy and available.
NOP • F • #25
5 days ago
Murphy will return following a two-game absence, which means Bryce McGowens (who has played well with increased opportunities) will lose most of his streaming appeal. Hawkins is also back after two games on the shelf, but his return is less meaningful for fantasy managers given his playing time and lackluster production.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • F • #25
7 days ago
Murphy and Hawkins will join Zion Williamson (hamstring) and a number of other players on the sideline for the second leg of New Orleans’ back-to-back set. Bryce McGowens could draw a second straight start, though he finished with an unimpressive 5/4/1/2 line across 26 minutes on Saturday.
Source: NBA.com
NOP • F • #25
8 days ago
Murphy is dealing with elbow soreness in his shooting arm, which will hold him out against Golden State. Micah Peavy and Bryce McGowens should see a bump in minutes with Murphy with Jordan Hawkins also sidelined, though neither will become “must-stream” players.
Source: Will Guillory
NOP • F • #25
13 days ago
Murphy has scored at least 20 points in eight of his last 10 games, a stretch in which he’s provided top-20 value in nine-cat formats according to Basketball Monster. Having a healthy Zion Williamson on the court certainly helps New Orleans, but it’s Murphy who has the most varied offensive skill set of the team’s rotation players. Expected to be a top-50 player based on his Yahoo! ADP (42), Trey has been a second-round player so far.
NOP • F • #25
16 days ago
Murphy helped New Orleans race out to an early lead in this one as he went off for a game-high 15 points in the first half before cooling off down the home stretch as their lead evaporated for good. The 25-year-old’s name has surfaced in trade rumors recently and he would seemingly be the most impactful non-Zion trade asset for the franchise if they continue their present trajectory and are forced to pivot towards the future. The fact that they gave up next year’s first-round pick over the summer to land Derik Queen in the draft.
NOP • F • #25
17 days ago
The Pelicans are just 2-13 and are tied for the second-worst record in basketball; however, they do not control the rights to their own first-round draft pick after the move to trade up and get Derik Queen this past draft. Sidery reports that “rival executives believe the Pelicans could net three first-round picks and multiple high-end prospects in return for Murphy.” That kind of package would be enticing to a team that is at the bottom of the standings with no upcoming first-round draft pick.
Source: Evan Sidery
NOP • F • #25
18 days ago
Murphy has had at least three turnovers in each over his last four games. The 25-year-old small forward is averaging a career-high 2.1 turnovers this year. Murphy was more aggressive with his three-point shot once again, attempting at least 11 threes for the second time in his last five games. Murphy and the Pelicans will be back on the court against the Mavericks on Friday.
NOP • F • #25
21 days ago
Other than the game’s outcome, the only negative for Murphy was the five turnovers. He’s only averaging 2.1 per game for the season, so fantasy managers don’t need to be concerned there. At this rate, the biggest concern for Murphy managers is a potential shutdown later in the season, because the 2-11 Pelicans don’t look like a team capable of crawling out of this hole, especially in the Western Conference. New Orleans begins a four-game Week 5 at home against the Thunder on Monday, and they’ll have another back-to-back at the end of the week on Friday and Saturday.
NOP • F • #25
23 days ago
Murphy had no issues getting things going on offense in this game. Unfortunately, he didn’t get much help from his teammates. He has been on fire since his 41-point game last week and has averaged 29.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 3.3 three-pointers while shooting 56 percent from the floor over the Pelicans’ last four games. Not much is going right in New Orleans, but Murphy has figured things out.
NOP • F • #25
25 days ago
Murphy has scored at least 21 points in three straight and four of his last five games, providing top-20 value in nine-cat formats during this stretch. Given the absence of Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole, there’s more room for Murphy to operate on the offensive end of the floor. In what has been a disappointing start to the season for New Orleans, Murphy’s play has been among the few bright spots.
NOP • F • #25
27 days ago
After going off for 41 points on Saturday, Murphy was held in check by the Suns on Monday. With Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole unavailable, more of the offense will run through Murphy. And the Pelicans’ use of rookie Jeremiah Fears at the point has not negatively impacted Trey’s fantasy value. He’s providing third-round value in nine-cat formats, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP of 42. As long as he stays healthy, Murphy is more than capable of being a top-50 player in fantasy basketball at a minimum.
NOP • F • #25
29 days ago
Murphy carried the offense for New Orleans in this game and ended up setting a new season-high for points, which matched his career-high. Murphy has finished with exactly 41 points three times in his career, but it wasn’t enough for them to get a win on Saturday. Still, it has been a slow start for Murphy, so this type of performance was encouraging. He’ll look to stay hot in Phoenix on Monday.
NOP • F • #25
about 1 month ago
Murphy had scored at least 17 points in three consecutive games entering play Wednesday, but had just 11 points in a clunker of a performance against the Mavericks. It was the third time in eight games this year that the 25-year-old small forward has shot 27.3 percent or less from the field. Murphy has a couple days to find his jump shot before the Pelicans take on the Spurs on Saturday.
NOP • F • #25
about 1 month ago
Murphy helped New Orleans snap an abysmal six-game losing streak to open the season by draining five of his 10 three-point attempts on a night when the Pelicans knocked down 17 of 38 (45 percent) from beyond the arc. The 25-year-old has scored at least 17 points in three consecutive contests after being held to just seven in back-to-back blowout losses last week.
NOP • F • #25
about 1 month ago
Murphy’s stats didn’t jump off the page on Sunday, but it’s worth noting that he was able to tally back-to-back games of at least 17 points and five three-pointers. While the overall offensive production likely hasn’t met expectations from a fantasy basketball standpoint, it appears that Murphy has found his touch from beyond the arc after some early-season struggles. The fifth-year forward has also done solid work on the glass and appears to have made some strides as a passer through six games.
NOP • F • #25
about 1 month ago
Murphy recorded solid points, rebounds, assists and steals numbers on Friday, a step in the right direction after he totaled 14 points on 4-of-19 shooting in the two games prior. More important may be that Murphy shot 5-of-10 from three after going 5-of-23 in his first four games. He’s a career 38.1 percent shooter from beyond the arc, so it was only a matter of time until Murphy found his stroke. New Orleans ends its Week 2 schedule on Sunday in Oklahoma City.
NOP • F • #25
about 1 month ago
It was extremely surprising that New Orleans was unable to take advantage of Boston’s undersized frontcourt in this one, even with Zion Williamson out with a left foot bone bruise, as they wound up being outscored 46-38 in the paint. Murphy shot just 27 percent from the floor and failed to connect on all four three-point attempts as he failed to reach double-digit points for the first time this season.
NOP • F • #25
about 1 month ago
Murphy had a rough season opener, and while he was better in this game, it wasn’t enough for New Orleans to get a win. He swiped his first three steals of the season and was far more productive on the offensive end. This was the last game of the week for New Orleans, but they have a four-game week coming up, which starts with the Celtics on Monday before they head out for a three-game road trip.
NOP • F • #25
about 2 months ago
Murphy finally found his rhythm from beyond the arc on Thursday, after going 3-of-12 from deep through the first two preseason games. His output against the Magic topped his previous total coming into the evening, and he tied a preseason-high in points along the way. Murphy was enjoying a career-best season during the 2024-25 campaign before a shoulder injury ended his season prematurely. Now healthy, the path to another productive season seems clear.
NOP • F • #25
2 months ago
If there’s a player on the Pelicans roster who fantasy managers appear high on, it’s Murphy, as his ADP is comfortably within the top 50. He’s coming off the best season of his NBA career, having established career-best averages in points, rebounds and assists. The lone negative for Murphy in fantasy basketball was that he only played in 53 games due to a torn labrum that ended his season in March. If he can remain healthy, Murphy can provide top-50 value, but he’s failed to hit the 60 games played mark each of the last two seasons.
NOP • F • #25
3 months ago
Murphy underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder in late March, a disappointing conclusion to what was the best season of his NBA career, number-wise. According to Dumars, the Pelicans forward has been scrimmaging for a few weeks and will not be restricted when the team opens training camp. With Dejounte Murray (Achilles) lacking a timeline for return, this is a massive season for Murphy, who will be New Orleans’ top offensive option on the wing. He can provide top-50 value, especially if Zion Williamson’s availability remains an issue.
Source: Shamit Dua
NOP • F • #25
9 months ago
Murphy injured his right shoulder during a March 17 game against the Pistons, and a labral tear was discovered in the ensuing MRI. A timeline for his return is unknown, but the Pelicans announced Wednesday that the procedure was successful. Murphy had a career year in 2024-25, averaging 21.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.7 blocks and 3.0 three-pointers per game. With Brandon Ingram traded to Toronto at the February deadline, the Pelicans clearly view Murphy as a critical piece in the team’s rebuild.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • F • #25
9 months ago
Despite a delayed start to the season, this was a healthy year overall for Murphy despite all the injury woes around him in New Orleans. That allowed him to enjoy a breakout season with averages of 21.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.1 steals and three triples per game. He was a fantasy superstar, but his year is officially over. There is no indication of a timeline at this point, but managers will be hoping that he is ready for the start of the 2025-26 season. Jordan Hawkins and Bruce Brown should see a bump in minutes over the final few weeks of the season.
Source: Shams Charania
NOP • F • #25
9 months ago
Murphy’s night ended after playing just one minute, but the good news is that the team said the X-rays were negative. Jordan Hawkins and Bruce Brown will see a bump in minutes with Murphy sidelined for at least the rest of this game.
Source: Will Guillory
NOP • F • #25
9 months ago
While the Pelicans have not played CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson for both games of back-to-backs, that has not been the approach with Murphy. He’s been active for every game since January 12, a trend fantasy managers hope will continue throughout the season. While Murphy’s fantasy value since the All-Star break has taken a hit, he remains a top-50 player for the season. The only negative for fantasy managers is the schedule, as the Pelicans play 10 games during weeks 20-22, starting with a four-game Week 20.
NOP • F • #25
9 months ago
As expected, Murphy led the way offensively for the Pelicans on a night when CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson were unavailable. The Pelicans wing has been one of the few bright spots in a brutal season, and fantasy managers have benefitted. While Murphy’s fantasy value since the All-Star break hasn’t been elite, he has been a top-20 player in nine-cat formats for the season. How much Murphy plays during the stretch run remains to be seen, but his Yahoo! ADP for next season should be much higher than the 97th spot it was at last fall.
NOP • F • #25
9 months ago
Murphy III got off to a blistering start, scoring 11 of New Orleans’ first 19 points. He opened the game by bullying Jalen Green for a monster jam and hitting a deep three-pointer. His offense quieted down a bit after that, but his hot start propelled him to a game-high point total. Expect he and Zion Williamson to lead the charge on offense every night for the shorthanded Pelicans.