Pistons pursue trade for Trey Murphy III from Pelicans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

The Detroit Pistons are exploring a trade to acquire Trey Murphy III from the New Orleans Pelicans. A mock trade suggested the Pistons could send Ron Holland II, Duncan Robinson, and multiple first-round picks to New Orleans for the 26-year-old forward. Murphy, who averaged 21.5 points and started all 66 games he played for the Pelicans last season, is viewed as a potential second scoring option alongside Cade Cunningham. The Pistons finished with a 60-22 record last season but lost in the Eastern Conference second round. Detroit continues to seek ways to enhance its roster ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Pistons finished 60-22 last season, losing in the second round.
- •Mock trade involves sending Robinson and Holland II to Pelicans.
- •Murphy has three years left on a four-year, $112 million deal.
- •Averaged 21.5 points per game last season.
- •Pistons seek a second scoring option to compete for a title.
- 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Pistons Mock Trade Lands Trey Murphy III
"A mock trade has Detroit giving up two rotation players and multiple firsts for Cade Cunningham's missing second option. #Pistons
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