Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III is day-to-day with a knee and leg issue and is probable for Wednesday's game against the Jazz. The injury report lists his expected return as Nov. 4.
What happened
Trey Murphy III appeared on Tuesday's injury report, posted at 5:57 PM ET, as day-to-day with a knee and leg issue. The report's comment reads: "Murphy (knee) is probable for Wednesday's game versus the Jazz." It lists his expected return as Nov. 4. He was first listed day-to-day with the same knee and leg issue on Sunday, Nov. 1, and was cleared from the report on Monday, Nov. 2. The report gives no further detail on the injury and no cause.
What it means for the Pelicans
New Orleans hosts the Jazz on Wednesday at 8:00 PM ET. The Pelicans are 3-4, 11th in the standings, and have won three straight. Murphy has played three games and is averaging 33.3 minutes, 15.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists. If he is out or limited, the minutes go to the current rotation: Dejounte Murray (32.3 minutes, 17.8 points), Zion Williamson (32.2, 21.3), Jeremiah Fears (27.2, 12.9) and Saddiq Bey (26.2, 15.6). Yves Missi and Jordan Poole are both listed out, which leaves the depth thinner.
What to watch
The first check is the Pelicans' status for Wednesday's game, where Murphy is listed as probable. The report gives Nov. 4 as his expected return, which is the Jazz game. The date of the next injury report update is not announced. Any change to his knee and leg status would show up there. No games beyond the Jazz are in the picture yet. Missi and Poole remain out.
Is Trey Murphy III playing vs the Jazz?
He is probable. The injury report says Murphy (knee) is probable for Wednesday's game versus the Jazz, which tips at 8:00 PM ET. He is listed as day-to-day with a knee and leg issue.
When will Trey Murphy III be back?
The injury report lists his expected return as Nov. 4, the date of the Jazz game. No longer timeline has been announced.