Trey Murphy III Injury Status Update for March 29th, 2026
Trey Murphy III of the Pelicans has been ruled out and will not play today. Trey was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 11th game Trey has missed this season.
Trey Murphy III Season Averages
Trey's absence leaves a significant hole in the Pelicans rotation. Across 64 games this season, he's averaging 21.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game while playing 35.5 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.5 | 21.7 | 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 4-7. The Pelicans's net rating is 2.5 points worse per 100 possessions when Trey plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (111.4 vs 113.6), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 21-43 | 4-7 | — |
| Off Rating | 113.6 | 111.4 | -2.2 |
| Def Rating | 117.3 | 117.6 | +0.3 |
| Net Rating | -3.7 | -6.2 | -2.5 |
| PPG | 115.7 | 112.8 | -2.9 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Trey Murphy III?
When Trey sits, other Pelicans players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Bryce McGowens, Micah Peavy and Saddiq Bey stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Trey has been out this season, Bryce McGowens has averaged 6.2 more points per game, 6.0 additional field goal attempts and 10.2 extra minutes.
PPG: +6.2 | FGA: +6.0 | MPG: +10.2
When Trey has been out this season, Micah Peavy has averaged 3.0 additional field goal attempts and 7.1 extra minutes.
FGA: +3.0 | MPG: +7.1
When Trey has been out this season, Saddiq Bey has averaged 6.9 more points per game.
PPG: +6.9
Trey Murphy III Betting Trends
For bettors, Trey's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Pelicans's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Trey has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without III) Derik Queen AST UNDER: 9-0 (+9.3u, 3.9 / -126 avg. line) Saddiq Bey PTS OVER: 8-0 (+8.0u, 18.1 / -112 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:
Rockets @ Pelicans - March 29, 2026 Houston Rockets: Steven Adams (Out) Fred VanVleet (Out) New Orleans Pelicans: Trey Murphy III (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Trey's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Pelicans.