Detroit Pistons evaluate trade options for New Orleans Pelicans' Trey Murphy III
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 4:20 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026

The Detroit Pistons are weighing a potential move for New Orleans Pelicans wing Trey Murphy III to bolster their perimeter scoring. While Detroit seeks a reliable secondary option to complement Cade Cunningham, reports suggest the Pelicans remain reluctant to move the young player. Internal discussions indicate New Orleans currently values Murphy similarly to past high-end trade assets, potentially seeking a package involving multiple first-round picks. A proposed scenario includes Detroit sending Duncan Robinson, Ron Holland II, and two future first-round selections to New Orleans. Such a deal would address Detroit's need for a primary scorer and high-level defender on the wing. The Pelicans have yet to engage in serious negotiations, maintaining a high asking price for the two-way forward.
- •Detroit is looking for a secondary scoring option to pair with Cade Cunningham.
- •New Orleans reportedly holds a high valuation for Trey Murphy III, requesting multiple first-round picks.
- •A potential trade package includes Duncan Robinson, Ron Holland II, and two future first-round picks.
- •Murphy averaged 21.5 points and 5.7 rebounds per game last season.
- •The Pelicans recently added Bennedict Mathurin to their backcourt rotation.
- 4:20 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Pistons Trade Pitch Lands Trey Murphy III to Pair With Cade Cunningham
"The Detroit Pistons have been fairly active this offseason, but they are yet to address the need for a second option to Cade Cunningham.Tobias Harris left in free agency, while Jalen Duren‘s offense was exposed in the playoffs. Ausar Thompson is working with Cunningham this offseason but as a secondary playmaker, not a secondary shot […] The post Detroit Pistons Trade Pitch Lands Trey Murphy III to Pair With Cade Cunningham appeared first on HEAVY.
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