Ty Jerome added a little fuel to the Trey Murphy III chatter on Friday, and he did it with a wink.
After the New Orleans Pelicans shared a photo dump on Instagram, the Memphis Grizzlies guard jumped into the comments and joked, “streets said you coming to the grizz,” under Murphy’s post.
It was a lighthearted line, but it landed at a time when Murphy’s name is already floating around the trade market. Memphis has opened the 2026-27 season undefeated, and Jerome’s comment only gave the rumor mill another jolt.
Murphy has been tied to trade speculation for a while, though New Orleans has shown no real appetite to move him. The Pelicans still view the forward as a key piece of what they’re building, and it would take a major offer to get them to even consider dealing him.
His early-season numbers have also shifted. Murphy averaged 21.5 points per game last year, but that number is down to 14.2 points per game so far this season. He’s also taking about four fewer shots and trying two fewer 3-pointers per game.
Even with the dip in volume, Murphy has shown he can still erupt when the chances are there. He put up 26 points against the Denver Nuggets on 17 shots, a reminder of the scoring punch he can bring when he stays aggressive.
The quieter role has only fed the outside noise, especially with New Orleans getting healthier and adding more bodies to the rotation. But it’s still early, and the Pelicans are working through a new offense and new responsibilities.
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