Overview

• Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported that Golden State reached out this summer and San Antonio registered interest, but the Pelicans have batted away calls for Murphy.
• Murphy is coming off a breakout 2024-25 season, averaging 21.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists with two-way impact and career 38% three-point shooting.
• He is entering the first season of a four-year, $112 million extension, with a $25 million salary in 2025-26 and team control through 2028-29.
• Golden State’s ability to pursue trades is complicated by its ongoing restricted free agency standoff with Jonathan Kuminga and the team’s refusal to include shooters Moses Moody or Buddy Hield in sign-and-trade scenarios, per reporting.
• Reports note Murphy missed the final weeks with shoulder issues but is expected to be ready for training camp, and no deal is viewed as imminent given New Orleans’ stance.