Trey Murphy III Out Until Nov. 6 With Knee Injury

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Trey Murphy III is out until at least Nov. 6 with a knee injury, following an initial status change on Nov. 4, 2026. As of Nov. 5, 2026, at 4:01 ET, the current injury snapshot confirms he remains out until at least Nov. 6 with that same knee injury and carries an expected return date of Nov. 6. Here is a data breakdown of what his absence means for New Orleans based on recent statistical trends.

Evaluating Murphy's Production Profile

Across a 10-game sample from March 24 to November 2, 2026, Trey Murphy III established a heavy workload in the New Orleans rotation. During this stretch, Murphy averaged 32.8 minutes per game while producing 15.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per contest. On the defensive end, he registered 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocks per game while committing 1.4 turnovers.

From an efficiency perspective, Murphy posted a 0.570 true shooting percentage on an 18.3 percent usage rate, ending the 10-game sample with a -4.5 average plus-minus. Based on our analysis, losing a wing who logs 32.8 minutes per game while absorbing an 18.3 percent usage rate removes a consistent source of scoring volume and perimeter minutes from the rotation.

Team Context and Recent Trends

The New Orleans Pelicans enter this stretch having recorded 4 wins in their last 10 games from April 7 to November 2, 2026, resulting in a 4-6 mark. Across those 10 contests, the Pelicans scored 125.3 points per game while allowing 125.4 points per contest. That narrow point differential corresponds to an offensive rating of 116.7 and a defensive rating of 117.1.

Team shooting metrics reflect a 0.545 effective field goal percentage and a 32.3 percent three-point shooting rate, alongside 15.9 team turnovers per game. In our analysis, missing Murphy's 0.570 true shooting percentage takes away efficient finishing for a squad currently shooting 32.3 percent from distance and turning the ball over 15.9 times per game.

Comparing Recent Numbers

To see how Murphy's workload aligns with the team's overall outputs prior to his status update, we can compare their recent averages.

Metric	Trey Murphy III (10 Games)	Pelicans Team (10 Games)
Points Per Game	15.2 PPG	125.3 PPG
Shooting Efficiency	0.570 TS%	0.545 eFG% / 0.323 3P%
Ball Handling / Care	3.2 APG / 1.4 TOV	15.9 TOV
Workload / Record	32.8 MPG / 18.3% Usage	4 Wins (4-6 Record)

Looking ahead, New Orleans is scheduled to host the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 6, 2026, at 20:00 ET. Market odds list New Orleans as a +145 home underdog, while Minnesota is priced at -180 on the moneyline.