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Pelicans Looking For Multiple First-Round Picks For Trey Murphy, Herb Jones

In a recent appearance on the ALL NBA Podcast, NBA insider Marc Stein gave some insight into where the New Orleans Pelicans are at with potentially trading Trey Murphy III and Herb Jones. The Pelicans are reportedly looking for multiple…

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Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 1:00 PM

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The New Orleans Pelicans reportedly require multiple first-round picks to consider trading Trey Murphy III or Herb Jones.
Pelicans management reportedly valued Murphy at three first-round picks and Jones at two first-round picks last season.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been linked as a potential trade suitor for defensive wing Jones.

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The New Orleans Pelicans reportedly seek multiple first-round draft picks in any potential trades involving Trey Murphy III or Herb Jones. According to NBA insider Marc Stein on the ALL NBA Podcast, opposing teams would need to offer substantial packages, with New Orleans previously seeking three first-rounders for Murphy and two for Jones.

Interest from rival teams persists as New Orleans struggles on the court. Wing-needy franchises like the Oklahoma City Thunder have been linked to Jones, whose playing time has dropped below 20 minutes per game while primarily coming off the bench this season.

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