Trey Murphy III is out for the Pelicans' game against the Jazz on Wednesday night, up from day-to-day. The report lists Nov. 6 as his expected return.
What happened
Trey Murphy III is out for the Pelicans' game against the Jazz on Wednesday, Nov. 4, according to the official injury report posted at 6:19 p.m. ET. He had been listed as day-to-day. The report lists the injury as knee and leg. Its comment reads: "Murphy (knees) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against Utah." The report lists Nov. 6 as his expected return. He was listed day-to-day Sunday, Nov. 1, cleared Monday, Nov. 2, and listed day-to-day again Tuesday, Nov. 3.
What it means for the Pelicans
The Pelicans host the Jazz at 8:00 p.m. ET Wednesday. New Orleans is 3-4, 11th in the standings, and has won three straight. Murphy is averaging 33.0 minutes, 14.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists in seven games, and the Pelicans are 3-4 in those games. They have not played without him this season, so there is no record without him. Dejounte Murray (32.3 minutes, 17.8 points) and Zion Williamson (32.2, 21.3) carry the heaviest loads in the rotation, followed by Jeremiah Fears, Saddiq Bey and Derik Queen. Yves Missi and Jordan Poole are also out.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Murphy's Nov. 6 return date holds. The report lists that date as his expected return, and no other timeline has been announced. His status for any game after the Jazz is not announced beyond that. Missi and Poole are also listed as out, so the Pelicans' available rotation is thin until one of them returns. Watch the minutes for Murray, Williamson and Bey against Utah.
Is Trey Murphy III playing vs the Jazz?
No. The official injury report lists Murphy as out for Wednesday's game against Utah. He was previously day-to-day with a knee and leg issue.
When will Trey Murphy III be back?
The injury report lists Nov. 6 as his expected return. No other timeline has been announced, and the next report will update his status.