The New Orleans Pelicans take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Trey Murphy III is on the injury report. Murphy is dealing with a right shoulder contusion shortly after the All-Star Break. Here's everything we know about Trey Murphy III's injury and his playing status vs. the Bucks.
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Trey Murphy III injury status vs. Bucks
Given that Trey Murphy III is doubtful on the injury report, the chances of him playing against the Bucks are slim. This will only be his fifth-missed game this season, as Murphy has been incredibly durable throughout the 2025-26 campaign.
Both the Pelicans and Bucks are struggling this year. New Orleans is ranked 14th in the Western Conference, while Milwaukee is in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. The last time these two teams faced off was on February 4. The Pelicans experienced a 141-137 loss in that contest. Trey Murphy III led the way for his team, recording 44 points, six rebounds, six assists, and three steals.
Despite the lackluster season for the club, Murphy has been one of the most consistent players on the roster. He is arguably the best player on the team, as his abilities as a two-way player help the Pelicans on both ends of the court. Through the 52 games he has played, Trey Murphy III is averaging 22.1 points (career-high), 5.7 rebounds (career-high), 3.8 assists (career-high), and 1.5 steals (career-high) per game. He's also shooting 47.6% from the floor and 37.8% from beyond the three-point line.
So, the Pelicans will be without Trey Murphy III, one of their best players, on Friday when they take on the Bucks in New Orleans.
Pelicans injury report
Trey Murphy III – Doubtful: Shoulder; Contusion
Yves Missi – Out: Left Calf; Strain
Dejounte Murray – Out: Right Achilles; Rupture
Micah Peavy – Out: Right Great Toe; Sprain
Hunter Diconson – Out: G League – Two-Way
Trey Alexander – Out: G League – Two-Way
Bucks injury report
Giannis Antetokounmpo – Out: Right Calf; Sprain
Myles Turner – Out: Right Calf; Sprain
Taurean Prince – Out: Neck; Surgery
Alex Antetokounmpo – Out: G League – Two-Way
