The New Orleans Pelicans, already hit hard by injuries this season, now will be without another key player for the rest of this season: Trey Murphy III has a torn labrum in his right shoulder and will need to undergo surgery, the team announced.
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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The injury happened just 49 seconds into the game Monday night when Murphy dislocated his shoulder going after a loose ball.
Murphy has taken a step forward this season and is averaging 21.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists a…
