The New Orleans Pelicans take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Trey Murphy III is on the injury report. Murphy has been dealing with a right shoulder injury since shortly after the All-Star break. Here's everything we know about Trey Murphy III's injury and his game status vs. the Bucks.
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Trey Murphy III injury status vs. Bucks
Given that Trey Murphy III's injury report is questionable, his chances of playing against the Bucks are slim. This will be only his fifth missed game this season, as Murphy has been incredibly durable throughout the 2025-26 campaign.
Both the Pelicans and Bucks have struggled this year. New Orleans is in 14th place in the Western Conference, while Milwaukee is in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. The last time these two teams faced each other was on February 4. In that match, Pelicans had to face defeat 141-137. Trey Murphy III led his team by recording 44 points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals.
Despite a disappointing season for the club, Murphy has been one of the most consistent players on the roster. He is arguably the team's best player, as his abilities as a two-way player help the Pelicans on both ends of the court. In the 52 games he has played, Trey Murphy III is averaging 22.1 points per game (career-high), 5.7 rebounds (career-high), 3.8 assists (career-high), and 1.5 steals (career-high). He's also shooting 47.6% from the floor and 37.8% from beyond the three-point line.
So, the Pelicans will be without one of their best players, Trey Murphy III, when they take on the Bucks in New Orleans on Friday.
pelicans injury report
Trey Murphy III - Questionable: shoulder; Indigo
Yves Missy – Outside: left calf; strain
Dejounte Murray – Out: Right Achilles; Breakage
Micah Peavy – Outside: Right big toe; Sprain
Hunter Dixon - Out: G League - Two-Way
Trey Alexander - Out: G League - Two-Way
bucks injury report
Giannis Antetokounmpo – Out: Right calf; Sprain
Miles Turner – Outside: Right calf; Sprain
Taurean Prince - Outside: Neck; surgery
Alex Antetokounmpo - Out: G League - Two-Way
