# CAP CONCERNS: Are the New Orleans Pelicans FORCED to Make a Major Trade Involving Trey Murphy?

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Podcast: [Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pelicans-daily-podcast-on-the-new-orleans-pelicans-635622)
Published: 2026-06-26T05:00:00+00:00
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New Orleans Pelicans face a pivotal offseason as salary cap constraints close off free agency options and force tough trade decisions. With only $15 million in cap space and a bleak free agent crop, pressure mounts on the front office to reshape the roster through trades rather than signings. Is a major move involving Trey Murphy or Herb Jones inevitable? Jake Madison breaks down the Pelicans’ financial outlook, weighing the value of potential trade assets like Jordan Poole, Dejounte Murray, and draft picks. The episode explores the team’s limited flexibility, discusses the likelihood of a Trey Murphy trade amid high asking prices, and examines which available centers—like Jusuf Nurkić or Deandre Ayton—could realistically boost the squad. Will the Pelicans lower their demands, run it back, or make a bold move to avoid another disappointing season? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pelicans/ Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba #NewOrleansPelicans #ZionWilliamson #NBA #pelicans Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Ignite your taste buds with the flavor of the summer. Get a Firework Freeze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today. For more information, visit https://FiveHourEnergy.com. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. KA…

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