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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.

YANKEES MAKE SECOND OFFER TO CODY BELLINGER! WILL HE SIGN OR WALK?

The Yankees have made a second offer to Cody Bellinger. Plus, the latest on Edward Cabrera trade talks and Hal Steinbrenner's 2026 payroll.

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Cody Bellinger is the Only Bat That Can Save the Yankees

The Yankees might have something unexpected up their sleeve.

Lately, they’ve been chasing Cody Bellinger, and it’s no secret he’s got plenty of teams after him. If he signs somewhere else, that’s a real gut punch for the Yankees this offseason.

Yankees insider Bryan Hoch from MLB.com thinks if Bellinger walks, the team won’t just sit around—they’ll look to make a big trade. Hoch said the Yankees have been pretty vocal about wanting Bellinger back, but the market’s crowded, and even the Mets across town want him. With owner Hal Steinbrenner talking about trimming the payroll, you have to wonder if the Yankees will actually put up the highest bid for Bellinger, no matter how good a fit he seems. Sure, they’ve got Jasson Domínguez and Spencer Jones in-house, but don’t be surprised if they swing for a big trade if Bellinger slips away.

Nobody really knows who that trade might be for, but it’d have to be a big bat to fill Bellinger’s shoes. Last season, in what could end up being his only year in the Bronx, Bellinger hit. 272 with 29 homers and 98 RBIs. Not easy numbers to replace.

Right now, the Yankees are laser-focused on bringing Bellinger back. According to Joel Sherman at The New York Post, they’ve already made a second offer to him. Sherman wrote that the Yankees’ sleepy offseason might finally be waking up—he and Jon Heyman both heard New York talking to the Marlins about pitcher Edward Cabrera, confirming a report from The Athletic. Sherman also learned about the second offer to Bellinger, and he thinks these two things are probably connected. If Bellinger comes back to play left field, with Trent Grisham in centre and Aaron Judge in right, moving either Domínguez or Jones in a trade suddenly makes a lot more sense.

We don’t know the exact terms of New York’s offer, but it’s obvious they want Bellinger back, and if they get him, it might mean Domínguez or Jones is on the move.

The Yankees haven’t made much noise this winter, hinting at a smaller payroll. Still, insiders Ken Rosenthal and Chris Kirschner from The Athletic say the Yankees are talking to the Marlins about a trade for Edward Cabrera. He’s 27, under team control through 2028, and is set to make $3.7 million in arbitration this year. As of Sunday morning, though, nothing’s close yet.

Cabrera would give the Yankees’ rotation a real boost, but for now, it’s just talk.

BREAKING: PETE CARROLL FIRED! RAIDERS SECURE NO. 1 PICK AND SEEK NEW LEADER

Pete Carroll is out in Vegas after a 3-14 season. Tom Brady and John Spytek hunt for a new coach with the 2026 No. 1 pick in hand.

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Raiders Axe Pete Carroll After 3-14 Season

The Las Vegas Raiders made a big move in January 2025, bringing in Pete Carroll on a three-year deal with an option for a fourth. He was about to turn 74, but the team was desperate for some stability after churning through four head or interim coaches since 2021. They were drawn to Carroll’s track record with the Seahawks—237 wins, a Super Bowl in 2013, and a reputation for leadership and culture-building. The hope was he’d reset the vibe and steady the ship as a sort of bridge coach.

Things didn’t go as planned. The Raiders limped to a 3-14 finish, grabbed the top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and the wheels just kept coming off. Veterans wanted out. Young players barely saw the field. There were fights over how to handle injuries. Carroll brought in some of his old Seahawks guys, but they looked past their prime. Two coordinators got fired along the way. It was a mess.

Mark Davis made it official that X: Pete Carroll was out after just one disappointing season. Now, general manager John Spytek and minority owner Tom Brady are running the coaching search. Their top priority? Find someone who gets leadership and culture and can actually steer the team toward the long-term vision.

Word is, Tom Brady already has a favourite. Mike Florio at Pro Football Talk says Brady wants Brian Flores as head coach and Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator. Both guys have New England ties and a reputation for building a winning culture—the whole “Patriot Way” thing. Flores ran the Dolphins from 2019 to 2021, got let go in 2022, and has been the Vikings’ defensive coordinator since 2023. He’s also in the middle of a lawsuit against the NFL and several teams over discrimination and hiring practices. Daboll led the Giants from 2022 until halfway through 2025. If Brady gets his way, those two could be calling the shots in Vegas soon.

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