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NBA Trade Idea Sends Pelicans' $112 Million Star to Mavericks
Source: https://www.si.com/nba/pelicans/news/nba-trade-idea-sends-pelicans-112-million-star-to-mavericks
The New Orleans Pelicans are in a challenging position. Although injuries derailed their 2024-2025 season, the Western Conference is a gauntlet, with multiple teams stacking their rosters to compete with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite the devastating injuries, forward Trey Murphy III was a bright spot for an otherwise miserable season. In 53 games before he too had a serious shoulder injury, Murphy III averaged 21.2 points per game on 45.4 percent from the field.
Source: https://www.si.com/nba/pelicans/news/nba-trade-idea-sends-pelicans-112-million-star-to-mavericks