Pelicans Seek High Price for Trey Murphy and Herb Jones

The New Orleans Pelicans are drawing interest from many teams for Trey Murphy III and Herb Jones, both members of their roster. However, the club does not intend to let the two players go at a discount. According to Marc Stein, the franchise is asking for three first-round picks for Murphy and two for Jones.

Stein said that last season the Pelicans' management did not view Murphy and Jones as untouchable, but they also have not been flexible on price. In his view, the team is clearly signaling that it expects a high package in return for these two players.

Herb Jones has been coming off the bench this season, and his average minutes per game have dropped below 20. This situation suggests the forward could become one of the names mentioned more often in the trade market. The Oklahoma City Thunder are also mentioned among teams looking for depth at the wing position.

Given the high price the Pelicans are asking for, negotiations are expected to take a long time. It is not yet clear how much the club will move on its asking price.