A tough season for the Pelicans gets tougher still, as forward Trey Murphy III is ruled out for the season due to a torn labrum and partially torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder.
He initially dislocated the joint in the 1st quarter of Monday’s 46-point loss to the Pistons, before further examination revealed the extent of the injury. New Orleans announced the timeline following the game.
The Pelicans announced that Trey Murphy III has been diagnosed with a torn labrum and partial tear of the rotator cuff in his right shoulder. The injury occurred when Murphy III dislocated his right shoulder during the first quarter of tonight’s game against the Detroit Pistons.… pic.twitter.com/5O8eIZjwmB
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In 52 games, the fourth-year guard averaged a career-best 21.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists, shooting 45.4% overall and 36.1% from 3-point range (on 8.4 attempts/game).
