New Orleans Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III out for the season with shoulder injury

New Orleans Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III out for the season with shoulder injury

Pelicans’ forward sidelined after suffering a torn labrum and rotator cuff tear

Trey Murphy III will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn labrum and partial rotator cuff tear in his right shoulder. The New Orleans Pelicans announced that the injury occurred during Monday’s 127-81 loss to the Detroit Pistons, forcing Murphy to leave the game after just one minute.

Murphy was in the midst of a career-best season, averaging 21.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. With the Pelicans already out of playoff contention (18-51), his absence further dims hopes for a strong finish to the season.

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