Trey Murphy III Injury Status Update for April 4th, 2026
The Pelicans got some good news today — Trey Murphy III has been cleared and is officially available to play. Trey had previously been listed as Probable, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Pelicans.
Trey Murphy III Season Averages
The Pelicans get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 65 games, Trey is averaging 21.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists in 35.5 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.5 | 21.6 | 5.7 | 3.8 | 16.0 |
Pelicans Performance With & Without Trey Murphy III
The numbers tell a clear story about Trey's value to the Pelicans. With Trey in the lineup this season, the team is 21-43. Without him, they've gone 4-8. The Pelicans's net rating is 4.7 points worse per 100 possessions when Trey plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (110.6 vs 113.6), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 21-43 | 4-8 | — |
| Off Rating | 113.6 | 110.6 | -3.0 |
| Def Rating | 117.3 | 119.1 | +1.8 |
| Net Rating | -3.7 | -8.4 | -4.7 |
| PPG | 115.7 | 111.9 | -3.8 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Trey Murphy III Back
With Trey back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Bryce McGowens and Trey Alexander are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Trey again.
PPG: -6.2 | FGA: -6.0 | MPG: -10.2
PPG: -5.3 | MPG: -16.0 | APG: -2.5
Trey Murphy III Betting Trends
With Trey returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Pelicans have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with III) Saddiq Bey PTS OVER: 37-23 (+10.8u, 14.3 / -112 avg. line) Derik Queen AST OVER: 34-22 (+10.1u, 3.7 / -108 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Trey Murphy III's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
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Trey is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Pelicans and the rest of the league.