The NBA offseason is in full swing, and it started off with a bang with Giannis Antetokounmpo being shipped from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat last night. However, there are sure to be plenty more trades this offseason, even if that one turns out to be the biggest.
One player who has been heavily rumored to potentially be on the move is New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III. Murphy has become an important asset for fantasy basketball owners and is coming off the best season of his career. Last season, he averaged 21.5 points per game, 5.7 rebounds per game, 3.8 assists per game, and 1.5 steals per game. All of which were career highs. A new landing spot could have a massive impact on his fantasy value.
Indiana Pacers
Last season was always going to be a lost season for the Pacers with Tyrese Haliburton recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon he suffered in the 2025 NBA Finals. However, they will be looking to get back on track next season, and acquiring a young star like Murphy could be a key piece in helping them return to the NBA Finals in what could be a wide-open Eastern Conference.
We have seen that the Pacers have the ability to compete for a title, and a down year could end up being a blessing in disguise. Playing on a contending team next to a star like Haliburton should help Murphy's fantasy value.
