Pelicans Hold Firm on High Asking Price for Trey Murphy III and Herb Jones

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Pelicans Hold Firm on High Asking Price for Trey Murphy III and Herb Jones

New Orleans continues to receive strong trade interest in Murphy III and Jones but has refused to lower its asking prices, according to Evan Sidery. The Pelicans reportedly want three first-round picks and more for Murphy, while Jones would require two future first-rounders. Both could become major trade deadline targets if they remain on the Pelicans to start the season.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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