In a surprising turn of events, the New Orleans Pelicans have informed teams that essentially their entire young core is off the market this trade season, NBA insider Chris Haynes reports. Their extensive list of untouchables includes rookies Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears, Zion Williamson, Herb Jones, and most importantly, Trey Murphy III.
For the Portland Trail Blazers' sake, let's hope the Pelicans change their stance on Murphy by the Feb. 5 deadline.
Blazers lose out on dream target Trey Murphy III
Murphy was one of the top trade targets in the league, with Bleacher Report's Eric Pincus recently ranking him second on the NBA trade block big board, behind only Memphis Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr.