Murphy had 22 points (7-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-9 FT), six rebounds and four assists over 33 minutes during Friday's 139-126 loss to the Grizzlies.
Murphy has been playing at a high level in recent weeks, and he's growing more and more comfortable in a prominent role on offense due to the absence of some of the team's most prolific scoring weapons, such as Zion Williamson (illness) and Brandon Ingram (ankle). Murphy missed three games in early January due to an ankle injury but has looked impressive since returning to the hardwood six games ago, averaging 25.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks per game in that stretch.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Pours in 32 in road win
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Murphy recorded 32 points (9-20 FG, 2-13 3Pt, 12-12 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 119-113 win over the Bulls.
The fourth-year forward has produced back-to-back performances with 30-plus points since returning from an ankle injury that cost him three games. Injuries have been the only thing standing between Murphy and a true breakout campaign -- he's suited up for only 25 of the Pelicans' 41 games this season, but he's scored in double digits and drained multiple three-pointers in each appearance while averaging 21.5 points, 4.8 boards, 3.2 threes, 2.8 assists and 1.2 steals.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Set to return Sunday
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Murphy (ankle) is available for Sunday's game versus the Celtics.
Murphy will return to action Sunday after missing New Orleans' previous three contests due to a sprained left ankle. Murphy is averaging 23.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 34.7 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Another absence coming
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Murphy (ankle) is out for Friday's game versus the 76ers.
Murphy will miss his third straight contest Friday due to a left ankle sprain. Murphy's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Boston.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Won't return Sunday
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Murphy (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Wizards, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports. He finished with 22 points (8-19 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 29 minutes.
Murphy was helped off the floor late in the third quarter after turning his left ankle while attempting to grab a rebound. Jordan Hawkins and Brandon Boston will likely take on larger roles for the rest of Sunday's game due to Murphy's injury. Until the Pelicans offer an update on Murphy's status, he can be viewed as day-to-day heading into Tuesday's game versus the Timberwolves.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Exits game due to ankle injury
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Murphy went to the locker room in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Wizards due to a left-ankle injury, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Murphy appeared to turn his left ankle while going after a rebound and needed to be helped off the court. It's the same ankle that he injured before Christmas, though he was able to play through the issue. Brandon Boston and Jordan Hawkins should see more minutes off the bench during the fourth quarter if Murphy is unable to return.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Leads all scorers in loss
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Murphy finished with 34 points (11-24 FG, 5-15 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 119-108 loss to the Heat.
Murphy led all scorers, tallying at least 30 points for the second time in the past three games. The Pelicans continue to deal with multiple injuries, allowing Murphy to slide up in the offensive pecking order. He has been cooking over the past two weeks, averaging 26.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.1 steals and 4.0 three-pointers. If and when New Orleans is able to get healthy bodies back on the floor, it will be interesting to see what Murphy's role looks like given his recent form.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Plans to play Thursday
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Murphy (ankle) plans to play in Thursday's game versus the Rockets, Mark Haynes of The Sacramento Observer reports.
Murphy is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's contest due to a left ankle injury. While Murphy appears on track to suit up against Houston, fantasy managers should look out for an official injury report to update his status.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Iffy for Thursday
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Murphy (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Rockets, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Murphy didn't finish Sunday's game against the Nuggets due to a left ankle injury and may be sidelined Thursday for the first time since Nov. 27. If Murphy can't play, Jordan Hawkins and Brandon Boston would be candidates for increased usage.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Considered day-to-day
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Murphy (ankle) will be day-to-day going forward, the Pelicans announced Tuesday.
Murphy sustained a left ankle injury during Sunday's game against the Denver Nuggets and was unable to return, but he escaped with a mild sprain. Fantasy managers should consider him questionable for Thursday's game against the Rockets.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Exits early Sunday
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Murphy has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Nuggets with a left ankle injury. He finished the game with 21 points (9-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals in 27 minutes.
Murphy turned in excellent numbers during his time on the floor, but he was denied an even bigger night after tweaking his ankle late in the third quarter and subsequently getting shut down for the final period. He'll presumably undergo further testing Monday before the Pelicans determine his status for their next game Thursday versus the Rockets.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Exits game due to ankle injury
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Murphy (ankle) headed to the locker room in late in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Murphy turned his left ankle while attempting to grab a rebound, and he went to the locker room after consulting with a trainer. Brandon Boston and Javonte Green should see more playing time off the bench for as long as Murphy is sidelined.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Leads way with 26 points
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Murphy accumulated a team-high 26 points (11-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 38 minutes during Saturday's 104-93 loss to New York.
Only two other Pelicans scored in double digits on the night against a tough Knicks defense. Murphy has scored more than 20 points in four of five games since returning to the starting lineup from a brief two-game stint on the second unit, and over that stretch, the fourth-year forward has averaged 23.2 points, 4.8 boards, 3.2 threes, 2.4 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.8 steals while shooting 50.0 percent from the floor. As long as Zion Williamson (hamstring) and Brandon Ingram (ankle) remain sidelined, Murphy should be a go-to player for the Pelicans.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Scores 21 points Thursday
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Murphy amassed 21 points (6-13 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds and one steal over 40 minutes during Thursday's 111-109 loss to the Kings.
Even though CJ McCollum was the Pelicans' leading scorer in this tight loss Thursday, there's no question Murphy made his presence felt as well. He seems to have recovered the starting role due to Brandon Ingram's (ankle) absence, and Murphy has scored at least 20 points in his previous two outings with the first unit, so expect him to continue having a sizable role on offense for the time being. That shouldn't be surprising given how depleted the Pelicans are, though. Murphy is also on a roll of four straight games with more than 15 points, averaging 20.3 points and shooting 53.1 percent from the field in that span.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Back in starting lineup Sunday
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Murphy will enter the starting lineup in Sunday's game against the Spurs, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
With Brandon Ingram (ankle) sidelined indefinitely, Murphy will slot into the starting five. The 24-year-old forward has started in nine of 11 possible matchups thus far, during which he has averaged 17.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 32.6 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Sparks bench with 19 points
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Murphy ended Thursday's 126-124 win over Phoenix with 19 points (7-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 34 minutes.
Murphy retreated to the bench Thursday due to the return of Brandon Ingram and Herbert Jones. Murphy still managed to play 34 minutes and led the Pelicans' reserves in scoring, and it appears he should have some meaningful playing time in a reserve role moving forward. Through 10 regular-season games (nine starts), Murphy is averaging 17.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists over 32.6 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Moving back to bench
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Murphy is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Suns, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
The Pelicans will have Brandon Ingram and Herbert Jones back in the starting lineup, so Murphy will head to the bench. This will be the first time Murphy comes off the bench this season.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Shooting woes continue
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Murphy ended with 11 points (3-14 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Sunday's 118-85 loss to the Knicks.
Murphy was off the mark from the field in Sunday's blowout loss, and he's struggled to find a rhythm after missing the first 10 games of the season due to a hamstring injury. The 24-year-old sharpshooter is converting just 30.3 percent of his threes and averaging a career-worst 1.5 turnovers across eight games, but he's softening the blow a bit for fantasy managers by putting up a career-high 17.8 points and 5.4 rebounds in 31.9 minutes per contest. The injury-riddled Pelicans figure to continue to give Murphy the green light from downtown while the team is missing Brandon Ingram (calf) and Zion Williamson (hamstring), and the forward should continue to see a boost in usage while the two stars are sidelined.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Scores 21 points in return
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Murphy finished with 21 points (8-23 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, one block and one steal over 38 minutes during Friday's 120-109 loss to the Grizzlies.
Murphy scored at least 20 points for the third consecutive game, albeit on inefficient shooting. Although his numbers have been decent since making his season debut, Murphy continues to be eased back into the rotation, having missed two of the last five games. Across seven games, he is averaging 18.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.4 three-pointers in 32.4 minutes per game. He should continue to play a key role for the Pelicans, with an increased workload potentially just over the horizon.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Questionable for Friday
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Murphy (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Murphy may miss a second straight game due to a left knee contusion. He's one of four Pelicans listed as questionable, so it's currently unclear what their rotation will look like. If Murphy is cleared, he may face limitations.
