The New Orleans Pelicans are becoming more open to exploring the market for Trey Murphy III, with multiple contenders showing interest in the 25-year-old wing.
Evan Sidery reported Monday that “a handful of contending teams” are pursuing Murphy after New Orleans made it known it is willing to field offers. The Pelicans are not looking to move him for a simple package, with the return expected to include first-round picks, prospects and an immediate rotation contributor.
The development follows a report from Marc Stein that New Orleans had not actively placed Murphy on the trade market but was willing to listen under new front office leadership led by Joe Dumars. Several teams have reportedly inquired, including the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons.
Murphy has established himself as one of the league’s more valuable two-way wings. During the 2025-26 season, he averaged 21.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 66 games, starting every contest. He shot 47.0% from the field, connected on 37.9% of his 8.6 three-point attempts per game and made 3.2 threes per night.
His efficiency also extended to the free-throw line, where he converted 88.6% of his attempts. Murphy’s combination of size, shooting volume and age has made him a potential target for teams looking to add a proven scoring wing without entering a short-term rental situation.
Murphy is under contract for three more seasons on a four-year, $112 million extension, giving interested teams long-term control of a player entering his prime. That contract structure also means the Pelicans would likely require significant value before considering a deal.
For New Orleans, the decision comes at a key point. The Pelicans finished 26-56 and missed the playoffs, leaving the organization evaluating how to reshape the roster around its next core. Murphy’s production gives him significant value, but moving him would require balancing future assets with the need for immediate NBA-level contributors.
