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Pelicans' Trey Murphy III Suffers Knee Injury, Surgery Decision Pending

FILE - New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) moves down the court in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in New Orleans, March 21, 2023. Murphy III, a 2021 first-round draft choice who emerged as a frequent starter and reliable scorer last season, injured the meniscus in left knee while working out at team headquarters on Tuesday, Sept. 5, a person with knowledge of the situation said. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)
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Trey Murphy III #25 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during a game at the Smoothie King Center on April 12, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Overview

  • Trey Murphy III suffered a knee injury during an offseason workout on Tuesday.
  • The injury is to his meniscus, severity still being evaluated.
  • Additional testing will determine if Murphy needs surgery before next season.
  • Murphy's availability for the 2023-24 season is currently unclear.
  • Updates will be provided once more information is known about his injury status.