Trey

Murphy

Murphy is out after being listed as questionable on the Pelicans’ initial injury report. Yves Missi is likely to move into the starting lineup, which pushes Zion Williamson to his natural power forward position.

Murphy played both games of the Pelicans’ back-to-back on Thursday and Friday, logging 36 and 32 minutes in the outings. It should be noted that he was questionable ahead of the second game, a Friday loss to the Kings. If Murphy can’t play but Dejounte Murray (hand) returns, Yves Missi could remain in the starting lineup.

Murphy is good to go after playing 36 minutes in Thursday’s loss to the Trail Blazers. He’ll take his usual place in the Pelicans’ starting lineup.

Murphy didn’t play with a minutes restriction on Thursday against the Trail Blazers, and he’s expected to play Friday for the second leg of New Orleans’ back-to-back set. Fantasy managers can deploy him in lineups as usual.

Interestingly, Murphy was not under a minutes restriction on Thursday after missing three games with a sprained ankle. He played 36 minutes in Portland, which may be a clear sign that he won’t play in Friday’s game against the Kings. If Murphy sits, Yves Missi (six points, seven rebounds and one blocked shot) is likely to return to the starting five.

Murphy is available after a three-game absence. His return will push Yves Missi to the bench, but the second-year center should play plenty due to the need to account for Portland’s Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams III.

Murphy has missed the Pelicans’ last three games due to a sprained right ankle. Yves Missi has started the last two games, but the production has not been enough to make him a worthwhile streamer in most leagues.

Murphy is set to miss his third game in a row with an ankle injury. The Pelicans started Yves Missi in Murphy’s absence in the loss to the Raptors on Friday, but the big man had just seven points in 19 minutes.

Murphy has missed the Pelicans’ last two games with an ankle injury, resulting in Yves Missi moving into the starting lineup the last time out. Missi will head to the bench if Murphy plays, with Herb Jones likely taking on the center responsibilities despite him not being a five.

The Pelicans won’t have Dejounte Murray or Trey Murphy on Friday, with the latter missing a second consecutive game due to an ankle injury. Those absences push Fears and Missi into the starting lineup, raising the fantasy ceilings of both players.