Trey Murphy III Listed Probable for Monday, Giving Pelicans Fans a Rare Moment of Peace

Death, taxes, and the New Orleans Pelicans medical staff working overtime. The latest update from the triage center is actually good news for once, with Trey Murphy III officially listed as probable for Monday’s game despite a lingering knee issue.

In the modern NBA, "probable" is usually just code for a player who is definitely suiting up but wants the league office to know he is being very brave about a bruise. For Murphy, it means he should be good to go.

"Underdog NBA reported Trey Murphy III (knee) listed probable for Monday."

Looking at Murphy’s career injury log is like reading the side effects label on a prescription commercial. Over the last few years, he has popped up on the report with ankle, neck, shoulder, back, elbow, and knee problems.

That durability issue is the only thing holding him back from a massive leap. Just a couple of seasons ago, he was a trendy pick for the Most Improved Player award before injuries limited him to 53 games, disqualifying him under the league's 65-game rule.

When he is actually on the floor, Murphy is a legitimate difference-maker. He hovers around the top 100 in fantasy value and completely changes the spacing for the Pelicans' offense.

His availability also creates a ripple effect for the rest of the rotation. When Murphy logs heavy minutes, guys like Jordan Hawkins usually see their usage take a noticeable hit.

For the betting crowd, Murphy being active makes the Pelicans a completely different team to handicap. His three-point props are always a popular look, but the real value is how his gravity opens up the paint for everyone else.

Expect him to suit up on Monday. Just keep refreshing your feed until the ball actually tips, because trusting a New Orleans injury report is a great way to get your heart broken.