New Orleans ahead Trey Murphy III is out for the season after sustaining a proper shoulder harm within the Pelicans’ 127-81 residence loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday.
In keeping with the staff, Murphy underwent an MRI examination that confirmed a labrum tear and partial rotator cuff tear.
Within the first minute of the sport, Detroit’s Ausar Thompson stole the ball from Murphy, and the 2 collided as Thompson headed towards the alternative basket. Murphy went right down to the ground in ache and left the competition for good.
Murphy, 24, averaged 21.2 factors, 5.1 rebounds and three.5 assists, all profession highs, in 53 video games (51 begins).
In 4 NBA seasons, all with New Orleans, Murphy is averaging 13.7 factors, 3.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 251 video games (140 video games).
When he returns subsequent season, Murphy will begin taking part in below a four-year, $112 million contract extension he obtained in October.
The Pelicans, who have been eradicated from playoff rivalry final week, endured an terrible night time after Murphy exited. The margin of defeat matched the most important in franchise historical past.
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