Warriors Eye Trey Murphy III: The Surprising Fit That Could Change Their Future Forever

The Warriors are interested in trading for another player to complement Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler.

“Sources say that the Warriors have a strong affinity for Murphy and have made outreach to New Orleans as recently as this summer,” Fischer said. “Yet sources say that the Pelicans, to be clear, have batted away calls for the 25-year-old, valuing him highly. The two-way forward will be playing on a contract in 2025-26 — at precisely million — as desirable as his talent.

Kuminga and the Warriors still are in a stalemate in contract negotiations, with the 22-year-old appearing unwilling to sign a deal that would make it easier for him to be traded next season. That level of long-term security seems to be the sticking point, which has prompted the front office to inquire about trading for other players.

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“You could certainly understand why the Warriors would want Murphy,” Fischer said. “It’s not hard to picture his length, defensive prowess and 3-point shooting meshing nicely alongside Curry, Butler and Draymond Green. Murphy is a career 38% shooter from deep; having enough shooting to surround their three core pillars is among the reasons why the Warriors have been willing to go only so far in their Kuminga talks.”

With Curry, Green and Butler still performing at a high level, the challenge for the front office will be to find cheap, young players that can fill out the roster and perform when needed.

The 25-year-old averaged 21.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game last season with the Pelicans.

With contract talks at a standstill with Jonathan Kuminga, the Golden State front office has been looking elsewhere to find young talent that could complement their core trio. Murphy III would fit in with coach Steve Kerr’s motion-heavy offense, especially considering his shooting skills.

Golden State has been aggressive in looking for potential trades to fill out the roster, and they have a big interest in New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III, NBA insider Jake Fischer reported.

Murphy III could be that missing piece if the Pelicans are willing to part with him, though they have a steep asking price so far.

The Golden State Warriors are once again stirring the pot as they hunt for that key piece to lock alongside Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler — a trio already formidable in their own right. With contract talks between the Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga hitting a frustrating dead-end, the front office isn’t just sitting on their hands; they’re casting a wider net in pursuit of emerging talent. Enter Trey Murphy III, the New Orleans Pelicans’ nifty forward whose sharpshooting and defensive versatility have caught Golden State’s eye. Despite the Pelicans’ firm stance on holding onto their prized 25-year-old, the Warriors see in Murphy a perfect fit for Steve Kerr’s dynamic, motion-heavy offense — someone who could seamlessly slide into their lineup and provide the spacing and length they crave. The question remains: will the Pelicans soften their stance and make a deal, or will Golden State need to keep looking? Time’s ticking as they balance the proven excellence of their core with the imperative to build a supporting cast that thrives on both talent and budget. LEARN MORE