Murphy (back) won't play in Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Mark Haynes of The Sacramento Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

After being a late addition to the injury report, Murphy is unable to go for the Pelicans on Friday. The star forward's next chance to return from a back injury comes Sunday in Miami. Micah Peavy appears to be a prime candidate to replace Murphy in the starting lineup Friday, making him worth streaming in most fantasy leagues.

Murphy (lower back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy was a very late addition to the injury report, and that's usually a bad sign in fantasy hoops. The Pelicans are already very thin on the wings Friday, so players like Micah Peavy, Jordan Hawkins and Bryce McGowens may be asked to step up.

Murphy accumulated 21 points (8-16 FG, 5-10 3Pt), six rebounds and two assists across 38 minutes during Monday's 130-125 loss to the Knicks.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy was his usual productive self, and Zion Williamson's return to the starting lineup didn't seem to diminish the fifth-year pro's opportunities. Murphy has been a fixture with the first unit, while injuries have befell several of his colleagues in the first two months of the season. He's enjoyed a productive final month of 2025, averaging 22.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals over 13 games in December.

Murphy notched 24 points (6-12 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal over 37 minutes during Saturday's 123-114 loss to the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy was the leading scorer for the Pelicans in this game, and he was particularly locked in from three-point range while making a season-high six threes. Murphy snapped a streak of four games where he couldn't reach the 20-point mark, and he did it while showing an efficient shooting touch, particularly from deep. Murphy's consistency has been excellent as well, and he's drained two or more threes in eight of his 12 appearances this month.

Murphy produced 19 points (8-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists and four steals over 36 minutes during Friday's 115-108 loss to the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy led an uninspired effort by the Pelicans' first unit, as he was the only starter to post a double-digit scoring total. The Pelicans stayed afloat thanks to great bench performances from Jordan Poole, Zion Williamson and Jose Alvarado. Even Murphy's total was below expectations, as he logged his second consecutive total below 20 points.

Murphy supplied 17 points (5-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds and four assists across 33 minutes during Saturday's 128-109 victory over the Pacers.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy delivered a solid stat line in this win -- even if that meant not reaching the 20-point mark for the first time since Nov. 26 in a loss to the Grizzlies. Murphy should remain one of the Pelicans' go-to options on offense as long as he stays healthy.

Murphy supplied 27 points (9-13 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 38 minutes during Thursday's 133-128 overtime victory over the Rockets.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy has been on a tear this season, and it's easy to see why so many contenders are circling him ahead of the deadline. Through 26 games, Murphy has been a second-round value in nine-category formats with averages of 21.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.7 steals and 2.7 three-pointers.

Murphy amassed 20 points (8-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists over 34 minutes during Sunday's 114-104 win over the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

This was Murphy's fourth double-double of the season, and his third straight game with just one turnover. Murphy has been on a tear over the past six, posting averages of 25.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.8 triples, 1.5 steals and 1.7 turnovers per game, which has been good enough for top-15 value in 9-cat leagues.

Murphy chipped in 24 points (10-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists and three steals across 31 minutes during Thursday's 143-120 win over Portland.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy was locked in and missed only three of his 13 shots en route to posting a team-high scoring output. Murphy is one of the Pelicans' most reliable offensive weapons and has been on fire of late. Since returning from a two-game absence Dec. 2, he's averaging 26.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.8 steals per game over his last five contests.

Murphy produced 32 points (13-21 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals across 38 minutes during Monday's 135-132 loss to the Spurs.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy fared well on the offensive end in this one, knocking down 61.9 percent of his attempts from the field while contributing across the board. He's now put up 30-plus points in two of his last four appearances, averaging 27.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.5 steals over this stretch.