Pacers interested in trading for Trey Murphy III from Pelicans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 12:55 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The Indiana Pacers are reportedly pursuing New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III as part of their roster plans for the 2026-27 NBA season. Following a challenging season impacted by Tyrese Haliburton's injury, the Pacers are looking to upgrade their talent pool. NBA insider Marc Stein notes that both the Pacers and the Detroit Pistons have shown intense interest in acquiring Murphy, who has established himself as a reliable scorer. The Pelicans are expected to demand a significant trade package, including players like Andrew Nembhard and potential draft picks from the Pacers, who retain all their first-round options for the upcoming years.
- •Pacers target Trey Murphy III in potential trade with Pelicans.
- •Tyrese Haliburton's injury led to a shift in team strategy.
- •Murphy is projected to become a perennial All-Star.
- •Pacers have all their first-round picks available to trade.
- •Andrew Nembhard could be part of the trade package.
- 1:08 PMYahoo Sports — Pacers interested in Trey Murphy, per report. Pelicans 'want a lot'
- 12:55 PMYahoo Sports — Pacers Could Soon Acquire Trey Murphy? Looking at Indiana’s Likely Cost in Rumored Trade
"Marc Stein is reporting the Pacers are interested in trading for Trey Murphy and the Pelicans will listen. Here's what it would take to get Murphy
"A new rumor suggests the Indiana Pacers are in serious pursuit of talented New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III. […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 1:08 PMPacers interested in Trey Murphy, per report. Pelicans 'want a lot'
Marc Stein is reporting the Pacers are interested in trading for Trey Murphy and the Pelicans will listen. Here's what it would take to get Murphy
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 12:55 PMPacers Could Soon Acquire Trey Murphy? Looking at Indiana’s Likely Cost in Rumored Trade
A new rumor suggests the Indiana Pacers are in serious pursuit of talented New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III. […]
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