The New Orleans Pelicans head into their matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies carrying a mixed injury report, but the biggest name on it is Trey Murphy III. Murphy is dealing with bilateral patella tendinopathy and was added to the report ahead of the game, though he is listed as probable and appears on track to play.
That matters for New Orleans, which will need as much available firepower as possible against a Memphis team that has not lost yet and is chasing a 7-0 start. Murphy has been an important piece for the Pelicans this season, so there is at least some relief that the injury does not seem serious enough to keep him out.
Dejounte Murray, who missed the last game against the Atlanta Hawks because of personal reasons, is not on the injury report and should be available.
The Pelicans still have a couple of notable absences. Yves Missi remains out with a left knee contusion and bone bruise, while Jordan Poole is also out because of left ankle tendinopathy. Neither player has made his regular-season debut, and there is still no clear timetable for either return.
New Orleans enters the night at 2-4 and 11th in the Western Conference. It is still early, but the Pelicans are clearly still sorting through how to function in Jamahl Mosley’s system.
Memphis has its own injury concerns. Scotty Pippen Jr. is doubtful with low back soreness, and Quinten Post is questionable because of a right ankle sprain.
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