After getting an update just a couple of days ago on the New Orleans Pelicans front office's plans for Trey Murphy III and Herb Jones entering the trade deadline, fans now get more clarity on what a deal for either player would look like. NBA insider for ClutchPoints, Brett Siegel, reported that the asking price for both Jones and Murphy III starts at two unprotected first-round picks.
The minimum asking price for Herb Jones & Trey Murphy III is reportedly 2 unprotected FRP’s.
per @BrettSiegelNBA pic.twitter.com/pGl39fjBos— NBA Retweet (@RTNBA) January 6, 2026Fans should be happy to hear this report, as it shows this won't become another Brandon Ingram situation, where the Pelicans sell low on a very talented wing player.