Pelicans say Trey Murphy III will miss rest of the season with shoulder injuries

The breakout season for New Orleans forward Trey Murphy III is over
New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) holds his wrist after taking a fall on the court during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in New Orleans, Monday, March 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Forest)

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New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) holds his wrist after taking a fall on the court during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in New Orleans, Monday, March 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Forest)
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March 18, 2025
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The breakout season for New Orleans forward Trey Murphy III is over.

Murphy left Monday's 127-81 loss to Detroit with a dislocated right shoulder, and an MRI exam found a torn labrum and partial tear of his rotator cuff in his right shoulder.

He will miss the remainder of the season. The Pelicans said they would update Murphy's status further when appropriate.

Murphy was having, by far, the best season of his four-year career. He averaged 21.2 points, 6.4 points more per game than he averaged last season. He was also averaging career-bests in rebounds (5.1 per game) and assists (3.5 per game).

The Pelicans have long been out of playoff contention, in part because of injuries, and are 18-51 going into the season's final 13 games.

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A member of the New Orleans Pelicans staff walks New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) off the court after an injury in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in New Orleans, Monday, March 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Forest)

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