Pelicans wing Trey Murphy sustained a proper hamstring pressure throughout Wednesday’s observe, the staff introduced (by way of Twitter). An MRI on Thursday confirmed the harm, and Murphy might be reevaluated in roughly three weeks.
The timing of the harm is definitely unlucky for Murphy, who’s eligible for a rookie scale extension till Oct. 21, the day earlier than the 2024/25 common season begins. It’s clearly discouraging information for New Orleans as effectively, which might be with out considered one of its finest shooters for the remainder of coaching camp and preseason.
It appears possible that Murphy will miss some common season video games because of the harm. Gentle-tissue accidents are notoriously tough to handle, and Murphy might be reexamined in three weeks; that doesn’t imply he’ll be able to play at that time. Three weeks from right now is Oct. 24, and the Pelicans season-opener is Oct. 23 vs. Chicago. In addition they have 5 extra video games on the finish of October.
Murphy, 24, was the No. 17 decide of the 2021 draft. The beginning of his ’23/24 season was delayed by knee surgical procedure, which induced him to overlook the staff’s first 19 video games. Total, he averaged 14.8 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 2.2 APG and 0.9 SPG on .443/.380/.815 capturing in 57 common season video games final season (29.6 MPG).
Murphy will make $5.16MM in ’24/25, which is the ultimate season of his rookie scale contract. If he doesn’t signal an extension this fall, he might be eligible for restricted free company subsequent summer season.
