Pelicans hold firm on Trey Murphy trade value in current NBA market

The New Orleans Pelicans remain hesitant to trade Trey Murphy as the team evaluates its roster composition. While the Pelicans have internally sought a return of four first-round picks for the 26-year-old wing, Western Conference executives suggest the organization will likely hold firm on a demand of at least three first-rounders. This valuation stems from recent trades involving Mikal Bridges and Desmond Bane, who garnered significant draft capital. However, industry sentiment indicates that front offices are increasingly reluctant to match such high costs for future deals. Consequently, league insiders believe a realistic trade package for Murphy would ultimately center on a rotation player paired with two first-round picks. Murphy currently holds a three-year contract valued at $87 million, keeping his salary structure manageable for interested teams.

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