Will Guillory: With his size, 3-point shooting, and athleticism, I think he can definitely get a big number. I think you want to be smart about what that means for the rest of the roster. I definitely don’t think he’s a max guy or anything like that, but over the $100 million mark, I think there is no question. Michael Scotto: I don’t think he takes an extension for $20 million a year. If this is going to be a real conversation, you’re Murphy, and you’re betting on yourself, and you think you’re going to have a breakout year, you’re signing an extension beforehand, and it’s got to be in the middle where it’s a number where he’ll grow into that production. I don’t see it being a conversation unless it’s at least four years, $100 million. Look at the extensions Jaden McDaniels and Devin Vassell signed. You’ve got to look at those as starting points. If you don’t do an extension and Murphy really breaks out, then it could be even more than that.
Source: HoopsHype
Source: HoopsHype
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Evan Sidery @esidery
Trey Murphy III could receive a contract extension from the Pelicans exceeding $100 million this offseason, per @WillGuillory/@MikeAScotto (hoopshype.com/lists/pelicans…).
New Orleans will likely prioritize Murphy as their wing of the future over Brandon Ingram. pic.twitter.com/DMS66LImsu – 2:39 PM
Trey Murphy III could receive a contract extension from the Pelicans exceeding $100 million this offseason, per @WillGuillory/@MikeAScotto (hoopshype.com/lists/pelicans…).
New Orleans will likely prioritize Murphy as their wing of the future over Brandon Ingram. pic.twitter.com/DMS66LImsu – 2:39 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Trey Murphy III is expected to receive a contract extension from the Pelicans exceeding $100 million this offseason, per @WillGuillory/@MikeAScotto (hoopshype.com/lists/pelicans…).
New Orleans will likely prioritize Murphy as their wing of the future over Brandon Ingram. pic.twitter.com/41T3FN3m82 – 2:37 PM
Trey Murphy III is expected to receive a contract extension from the Pelicans exceeding $100 million this offseason, per @WillGuillory/@MikeAScotto (hoopshype.com/lists/pelicans…).
New Orleans will likely prioritize Murphy as their wing of the future over Brandon Ingram. pic.twitter.com/41T3FN3m82 – 2:37 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Reporting on Pelicans star Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram trade possibilities, CJ McCollum’s future, free agency for Jonas Valanciunas, a possible Trey Murphy extension, Jose Alvarado, Naji Marshall, and more with @WillGuillory on the @hoopshype podcast. hoopshype.com/lists/pelicans… – 10:46 AM
Reporting on Pelicans star Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram trade possibilities, CJ McCollum’s future, free agency for Jonas Valanciunas, a possible Trey Murphy extension, Jose Alvarado, Naji Marshall, and more with @WillGuillory on the @hoopshype podcast. hoopshype.com/lists/pelicans… – 10:46 AM
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Let me ask you this: Do you know ballpark-wise what Ingram and his camp would be looking for in an extension as he enters his final season at $36 million? Will Guillory: I think they’d certainly be wanting to swim somewhere near those max waters. He’s still a guy in his mid-20s who is going to be a really good scorer in this league for a long time, a playmaker, and a guy who’s had success with this team as the No. 1 option at times when Zion’s been out. I think there are teams around the league who’d be interested in paying him, if not the max, all the way up to the max for the potential he brings as a wing scorer, can make plays off the dribble, is a versatile defender, and is a good locker room guy. I think he’s going to have value on the open market. Does it make sense to pay him and Trey Murphy if you’re going to maximize Zion? -via HoopsHype / May 10, 2024
The Pelicans are not expected to offer Brandon Ingram a contract extension this offseason. Ingram is eligible to sign a four-year, $208 million deal, but New Orleans will be going in another direction. Trey Murphy III is also eligible for a rookie-scale extension expected to pay him $20-25 million annually. All signs point towards New Orleans prioritizing Murphy over Ingram as their wing of the future. New Orleans will have Ingram’s $36 million salary and valuable draft capital to attempt to pair another star alongside Zion Williamson. -via Twitter @esidery / May 6, 2024
Christian Clark: Trey Murphy, who is extension eligible this summer: “Obviously, we are going to try to do what’s best for me and the Pelicans. I hope we can get something done. At the end of the day, it’s not about money. I just want to play basketball. Hopefully, we can get something done.” -via Twitter @cclark_13 / April 30, 2024
