Trey Murphy III
#25SF · New Orleans Pelicans
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsA-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 314 | 15.4 | 4.3 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 45.9% | 38.3% | 87.7% |
| 2025-26 | 63 | 21.8 | 5.7 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 47.2% | 38.4% | 88.3% |
| 2024-25 | 53 | 21.2 | 5.1 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 45.4% | 36.1% | 88.7% |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 11.5 | 6.5 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 37.5% | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$52.0M
AAV
$13.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Trey Murphy III's contract with the New Orleans Pelicans grades out as an excellent value contract, earning an A CVI grade. At $13.0M per year over 4 years, this is a role player contract. Trey's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Small Forwards. At 25 years old, Trey is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. The front office found good value in the open market with this signing. Overall, this is one of the better-value deals in the NBA and the team should benefit from the surplus production.
Performance Analysis
Trey Murphy III earns an A- Performance grade, reflecting elite production for a Small Forward. Across 314 career games, Trey has averaged 15.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. Trey's strongest metric is FG% at 4591.1, compared to the NBA Small Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 2.2, below the Small Forward median of 4.0. Among 118 NBA Small Forwards graded this season, Trey ranks 3rd in overall performance. Trey is performing at an All-Star or All-NBA caliber and is a centerpiece of the New Orleans Pelicans's roster.
Current Sentiment
Murphy is respected as a reliable starter; recent wins showcase his consistent scoring ability. His A- grade reflects solid two-way play earning positive media coverage this season. The $13M contract appears reasonable for a productive fourth-year wing contributing meaningfully. Narrative centers on his emergence as dependable secondary scorer alongside Pelicans' core players. Fans optimistic; Murphy's steady improvement and clutch performances suggest sustained relevance moving forward.
Transaction History
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