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JUST IN: TREY MURPHY CLAIMS FRANCHISE RECORD AMID BRUTAL NEW ORLEANS PELICANS SLUMP

Trey Murphy III is the new Pelicans 3-point king, but a 7-game losing streak has New Orleans reeling. Explore the trade rumours.

Just In: Trey Murphy Claims Franchise Record Amid Brutal New Orleans Pelicans Slump
Trey Murphy III is the Only Bright Spot in a Failing Season

Two weeks ago, the Pelicans rolled into a game against the Cavaliers at 8-22 but finally showed some life. They'd just rattled off five straight wins and looked like maybe, just maybe, they’d found something.

Since then? It’s been rough. Seven straight losses, even with Jordan Poole and other key guys back on the court. Still, there’s at least one thing worth celebrating.

Last night against the Heat, Trey Murphy needed three more threes to break the franchise record. He did it. He passed CJ McCollum and now sits at the top for most threes made in Pelicans history.

Murphy’s been lighting it up for three years now. Nights like this make you wonder if New Orleans will think twice about trading him while they try to rework the roster.

Honestly, it’s not surprising he’s the new three-point king in New Orleans as of January 5, 2026. The guy’s been launching and hitting from deep all over the league since he got the chance. After the game, Murphy talked about how much he appreciated doing it in New Orleans. But with the team sitting at 8-29 and no first-round pick next year, he didn’t exactly look thrilled.

You can’t really blame him. The Pelicans wanted to build off last year’s disappointment, but injuries and slumps have dragged them down. Even with bodies coming back, they just can’t buy a win—seven in a row now.

So, yeah, a shake-up looks almost certain before the February 5 trade deadline. The roster could look pretty different in a month.

People are starting to ask if Murphy’s time in New Orleans is running out. If this is it, he’s left his mark.

Looking ahead, teams with eight wins at this point usually sell at the deadline. The Pelicans? Their situation’s a little different since they don’t even own their 2026 first-round pick—that went to Atlanta in the Derik Queen deal, and that move’s stinging now.

Bringing in new faces might be the only way to jolt this team. Murphy and Zion Williamson have kept fighting, but it’s not catching on. Poole's been all over the place since he came back.

Derik Queen is out hurt, and rookie Jeremiah Fears is starting to show why he matters for the future. Still, with everything that’s happened, it’s hard to call this season anything but a failure.

You never know what’ll happen at the deadline, but expect the Pelicans to be in the thick of it, looking for change.

No matter what happens next, Trey Murphy’s last few seasons have been something to remember. The guy’s become one of the best shooters out there.

KENDRICK BOURNE REVEALS THE STRICT DISCIPLINE THAT SPARKED THE PATRIOTS' TURNAROUND

Kendrick Bourne speaks out! Discover why he thinks Mike Vrabel is the right fit and why he’s eyeing a 2026 return to the 49ers.

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Kendrick Bourne’s path through the NFL has zigzagged all over – some highs, plenty of lows, and now, another fresh start. He took a shot with the Patriots in 2025 after building his reputation with the 49ers. But honestly, that New England chapter ended before it even got going. Bourne didn’t just slip out the back door. He left with a lot to say about what he saw brewing in New England as Mike Vrabel took charge.

Once Vrabel arrived, you didn’t need to listen for rumours about a culture shift; it was obvious. Bourne noticed right away. He’s already got his eyes set on home, back with the 49ers, but even from a distance, he could see the Patriots were heading somewhere new long before their record showed it.

Talking about his exit from New England, Bourne didn’t sugarcoat anything. Losing the job itself wasn’t the hardest part. What stung was watching Vrabel put his stamp on the team, laying down the kind of structure and discipline Bourne knew would eventually pay off. He was blunt; things just felt different under Vrabel compared to before.

He put it like this: “After going through OTAs and camp with Vrabes, you just knew. Nothing against Mayo, but he just wasn’t ready. With Vrabes, the structure was totally different in how we studied, how we met, and just the whole vibe. Honestly, I was sad about it.”

This wasn’t just a guy being bitter. Bourne respected what was happening in New England and genuinely wished he could have been part of it, especially with a Super Bowl push on the horizon. He even admitted he’d wanted to be in that locker room when the Patriots finally made it back to the big stage.

Now he’s back with the 49ers, hoping to stick around. At 30, Bourne wants a new contract in San Francisco. He had a solid 2025, racked up 551 yards, picked up a contract bonus, and gave the offence a spark. The 49ers needed reliable hands, and Bourne delivered. He’s clear: he wants to stay, but only if the deal makes sense for him.

So now, the offseason gets interesting. Bourne knows where he fits best, but he’s still keeping an eye on what’s building in New England. That mix of looking back and chasing what’s next makes this part of his career one to pay attention to.

MRI SCARE: STEVE KERR ADMITS STEPH CURRY’S "NEBULOUS" KNEE MAY REQUIRE SECOND IMAGING

Warriors crisis! Discover why Steph Curry may need another MRI and how Jimmy Butler’s ACL tear shifts GSW to the play-in.

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Warriors star to undergo new MRI as knee pain lingers

The Warriors have been scrambling since Jimmy Butler went down with that ACL tear. He’s done for the year, and now Stephen Curry has to carry the offence on his own.

Right after the All-Star break, the Warriors are sitting in eighth place out West. That’s already shaky, and now Curry’s dealing with a knee injury too. The team calls it runner's knee; basically, he just needs time to heal. But then Steve Kerr gave an update that didn’t exactly inspire confidence.

Turns out, Curry might need another MRI. He tried to push through a full workout, but his knee just wasn’t right. Now, they’re waiting on imaging to figure out how long he’ll actually be out.

Meanwhile, Kristaps Porzingis still hasn’t suited up for Golden State. If Curry misses significant time, everyone else needs to step up in a big way. The Warriors already have one of the most average offences in the league, 15th at the break. No curry, and things get ugly fast. He’s already missed 16 games this season, and the team went 6-10 without him.

Losing Butler already knocked the Warriors out of serious contention. They’re pretty much locked into the play-in. Unless Curry suddenly goes supernova, it’s hard to see them catching the Thunder or making any real noise out West.

So, what’s next? The front office tried to swing big at the deadline, going after Giannis Antetokounmpo, though who knows if the Bucks ever really considered it. Giannis stayed put, but you can bet the Warriors will chase him again this summer.

If that doesn’t work, they’ll turn to other stars. They know the championship window is closing with Curry still on the roster. He’s still elite, but time’s ticking.

LeBron James even comes up as a possibility. If he declines his player option and hits free agency, maybe he’d team up with Curry for one last run at a ring.

Most likely, though, Golden State will look at trades instead of free agents to try to reload. Curry’s health isn’t what it used to be, and the Warriors know they have to make the most of whatever prime he’s got left.

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