What happened: The New Orleans Pelicans announced Monday that forward Trey Murphy III will sit out against the Golden State Warriors due to bilateral patellar tendinopathy. Murphy was ruled out ahead of tip-off with the knee condition.
Why it matters: New Orleans sits 11th in the Western Conference standings following Sunday's 139-123 loss to the LA Clippers. Murphy's absence thins the wing rotation on the second night of a back-to-back as the team manages early-season lineup consistency.
By the numbers: The Pelicans are 4-6 through 10 games in 2026-27, allowing 139 points in their last outing while dropping two straight.
What to watch: New Orleans faces Golden State on Monday night looking to avoid a third consecutive loss.