Availability
Trey Murphy III has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Fantasy Impact
Murphy will miss a fifth straight game with a right shoulder contusion. Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears will see more run with Dejounte Murray also ruled out.
Trey Murphy III has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the 76ers.
Fantasy Impact
Murphy will miss a second straight game after getting hurt right before the All-Star break. Jeremiah Fears will continue to start in his place.
Trey Murphy III has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Fantasy Impact
Murphy will miss the New Orleans Pelicans first game since the All-Star break with a right shoulder contusion that forced him to exit early in the final game before the break against the Miami Heat. His next opportunity to play comes Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers. With Murphy sidelined, Jeremiah Fears, Bryce McGowens and Jordan Hawkins are candidates for increased minutes.
Trey Murphy III is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Bucks.
Fantasy Impact
Murphy left the Pelicans’ last game before the All-Star break with a right shoulder injury. Jeremiah Fears could see another spot start in his place.
Trey Murphy III flirted with a triple-double for the Pelicans Friday night, dishing out five assists, grabbing six rebounds, and scoring 26 points (9-15 FG, 6-10 3PT, 2-2 FT) while also blocking one shot in a 119-115 win over the Timberwolves.
Fantasy Impact
Murphy III continues an impactful stretch on the offensive end of the floor, finishing 19 or more points in each of his last four games. The forward continues to offer fantasy managers one of the more reliable options as part of an underperforming New Orleans lineup, averaging 22.2 points, 1.5 steals, 3.7 assists, and 5.8 rebounds per game while posting a usage rate of 22.4% so far this season.