Height
6'8"
Weight
206 lbs
Age
25
College
Virginia
Experience
4 yrs
Wingspan
7'0.0"
Reach
8'9.5"
Hand Size
8.5" × 9"
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 314 | 21.7 | 5.7 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 47.1% | 38.3% | 87.7% |
| 2025-26 | | 64 | 21.7 | 5.7 | 3.8 |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$112.0M
Guaranteed
$52.0M
AAV
$25.0M/yr
Performance Analysis
Trey Murphy III is playing at an elite level this season, earning an A Performance grade. Among NBA small forwards, he's producing at an All-Star or All-NBA caliber. He's averaging 21.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists through 314 games — carrying a significant offensive load. Trey's strongest area is PPG at 21.7, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 15.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 3.8 (small forward median: 4.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Trey ranks 3rd. Trey is a cornerstone of the New Orleans Pelicans' roster and is performing at a level that warrants his place among the league's best.
Current Sentiment
The narrative around Trey Murphy III has shifted from promising young wing to a frustrating "what if" story, with growing concerns about his reliability as a cornerstone piece for New Orleans. Murphy's recurring ankle problems have become the dominant storyline, overshadowing what has actually been excellent production when he's on the court — his performance sits at an impressive A level, showcasing elite three-point shooting and solid two-way impact at 21.7 PPG. The disconnect between his on-court excellence and lukewarm public perception stems entirely from availability concerns, as fans and media have grown wary of investing too heavily in a player who seems perpetually one rolled ankle away from missing significant time. Recent injury reports continue to fuel this narrative, with Murphy appearing on multiple day-to-day listings that reinforce durability questions even as he's managed 64 games this season. For a Pelicans team already making modest roster moves like signing Josh Oduro and extending Bryce McGowens, Murphy's health uncertainty feels particularly damaging when the franchise needs reliable contributors to build around, leaving him stuck in that frustrating middle ground where elite talent meets persistent injury concerns.
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