Blazers Missed Chance on Murphy | Portland Trail Blazers News

Portland’s pursuit of Trey Murphy III fizzled after they traded for Ja Morant, leaving fans wondering if they missed a golden chance to upgrade their wing depth. The Pelicans, holding firm on Murphy, reportedly demanded four first-round picks—later softened to three—making him a tough sell. Comparisons to deals like the Magic’s for Bane or the Knicks’ for Bridges highlight the value gap: Bridges delivered, Bane hasn’t, and Portland’s roster, even with Lillard and Morant, may not be ready for a Murphy-sized leap. Young, affordable, and a perfect fit for their timeline, Murphy’s still stuck in New Orleans—forcing Portland to look elsewhere if they want to keep building toward contention. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/885d3de80ac7d458