Murphy ended Friday's 118-104 loss to the Lakers with 35 points (13-21 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds and one steal across 39 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy was a problem the Lakers' defense just couldn't solve, and he led the Pelicans in scoring by a wide margin in this loss. The fifth-year forward endured a bit of a slow start this season but has been on a tear of late. This was his fourth straight game with 20-plus points, and the second time he reached the 35-point mark in that span. Look for Murphy to remain as the Pelicans' undisputed go-to option on offense, especially with Zion Williamson (hamstring) sidelined and not returning until next week at the earliest.

Murphy accumulated 22 points (8-18 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 125-117 loss to the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy posted a solid stat line across the board and continues to play at a high level since his 41-point outburst in the loss to the Spurs on Nov. 8. With Zion Williamson (hamstring) out, Murphy has been forced to step up into a bigger scoring role for the Pelicans but has done a good job in that regard. He's reached the 20-point mark in four of his last five outings, averaging 23.2 points, 7.2 boards and 4.0 assists per game in that stretch.

Murphy chipped in 21 points (6-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and two steals across 33 minutes during Monday's 121-98 loss to the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy was unable to repeat the 41-point outburst he delivered against the Spurs on Saturday, but he surpassed the 20-point mark for the fourth time this season. There's a strong argument to say Murphy has been the Pelicans' best player this season -- even ahead of Zion Williamson (hamstring) -- and is on a scoring tear with an average of 21.7 points per contest over his last six games while shooting 48.4 percent from the floor in that stretch.

Murphy totaled 41 points (15-22 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal over 38 minutes during Saturday's 126-119 loss to the Spurs.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy delivered his best performance of the season, tallying a game-high 41 points, albeit in another loss. Despite a somewhat passive start to the season, Murphy has been easily the best fantasy asset on this Pelicans roster, averaging 17.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 2.9 three-pointers. Until Zion Williamson is cleared to return from a hamstring injury, look for Murphy to continue shouldering the bulk of the offensive load.

Murphy recorded 11 points (3-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 101-99 victory over the Mavericks.

EDGE Analysis

After drilling five threes in each of his past three games, Murphy cooled down quite a bit Wednesday. The star forward should see some extra shots fall his way until the Pelicans get Zion Williamson (hamstring) and Jordan Poole (knee) back into the lineup. Murphy has averaged a productive 14.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.3 steals per contest in eight games this season, but he's shooting just 38.3 percent from the floor.

Murphy racked up 21 points (7-16 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 116-112 win over the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy continues to be lights-out from beyond the arc, as he has hit five three-pointers in three consecutive games. The Virginia product may be playing on a bad team, but he definitely has substantial fantasy value.

Murphy provided 19 points (7-13 FG, 5-10 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Sunday's 137-106 loss to the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

The fifth-year wing sank five three-pointers for the second straight game, as Murphy begins to heat up from downtown. He's scored in double digits in four of six contests to begin the season, averaging 14.5 points, 6.5 boards, 3.5 assists, 2.5 threes and 1.2 steals while shooting 34.9 percent (15-for-43) from beyond the arc.

Murphy finished with seven points (1-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds and one steal across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 122-88 loss to the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy couldn't get anything going in the loss, shooting under 30 percent for the second straight game. Outside of one solid performance against the Spurs, Murphy has struggled to begin the season, averaging 12.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.3 three-pointers across the first four games. Look for him to bounce back sooner rather than later, making this an ideal time to buy low in fantasy leagues.

Murphy finished Friday's 120-116 overtime loss to the Spurs with 24 points (9-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and three steals in 46 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Following a modest box score in the Pelicans opener, Murphy excelled against the Spurs. He was dialed in on the boards, efficient from the field, and active on defense. His 46 minutes led all players in Friday's overtime loss. He'll have the weekend to recuperate before attempting to repeat that effort against Boston Monday.

Murphy registered 13 points (5-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and three assists across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 128-122 loss to the Grizzlies.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy had a rough showing in Wednesday's season-opening loss, but there were some positives to take from this. Murphy's workload was rock solid, and he finished second on the team in shot attempts behind Zion Williamson. Murphy put up a third-round valuation in nine-category leagues during the 2024-25 regular season, and fantasy managers can expect him to hit his stride shortly.