2025-26 Season
TREY MURPHY III
2025-26 Season
TREY MURPHY III
III produces at an elite rate for a 36-minute workload.
III produces at an elite rate for a 36-minute workload.
PBP Credit: Every play is analyzed from play-by-play data. Scorers get difficulty-adjusted credit, assisters get creation value based on the shot opportunity they created, and turnovers are classified by type. Shot difficulty is derived from 1M+ shots across 4 seasons. Full methodology
TEAM COMPARISON
of 16 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 235 Forwards with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
Trey Murphy III spent the first quarter of the 2025-26 campaign evolving from a complementary floor-spacer into a terrifying primary scoring engine. Even when his jumper completely broke down on 10/30 vs DEN, he salvaged his night. He scored just seven points on brutal 1/8 shooting, yet still managed a +4.1 Impact by pivoting to the dirty work, securing seven rebounds and relying on relentless hustle plays to keep his team afloat. Once his shot actually started falling, he became an absolute nightmare for opposing defenses. His offensive peak arrived on 11/09 vs SAS. He poured in 41 points on hyper-efficient 15/22 shooting in that contest, generating a staggering +47.3 Impact because he paired flawless shot selection with nine crucial rebounds. He delivered another physical masterclass on 12/03 vs MIN, bullying his way to 33 points and 15 boards for a +30.5 Impact. Murphy is no longer just a spot-up threat standing in the corner; he is actively hunting mismatches and dictating the terms of engagement.
This midseason stretch marked a terrifying offensive breakout for Trey Murphy III, who fully embraced a high-volume shooter's mentality. He torched the defense on 01/07 vs LAL, dropping 42 points on 26 shot attempts to generate a staggering +38.2 Impact score. That elite mark stemmed from his relentless perimeter aggression and ability to punish defensive rotations. Even when his jumper abandoned him on 12/23 vs DAL, he found ways to win. Despite scoring a meager 11 points on 4-of-12 shooting, Murphy posted a +6.4 Impact by locking down defensively, fighting for rebounds, and making gritty hustle plays. Unchecked confidence occasionally burned him. During the 01/01 vs CHI matchup, he forced terrible looks to finish 3-for-11 from deep, dragging his Impact down to a dismal -10.5 as his poor shot selection actively stalled the offense.
This midseason stretch was defined by Trey Murphy III shaking off an abysmal shooting slump to ignite an absolute inferno from beyond the arc. The rut reached its lowest point on 01/30 vs MEM, where he managed just 8 points on a brutal 2-for-14 shooting night. That horrific perimeter shot selection dragged his overall Impact down to -7.7, actively stalling the offense with empty possessions. Just a few days later, he flipped the script entirely during a historic eruption on 02/04 vs MIL. Pouring in 44 points and draining 12 of his 19 three-point attempts, Murphy posted a staggering +39.7 Impact score because his lethal scoring gravity completely broke the opponent's defensive scheme. He eventually learned to survive the cold nights, too. On 03/21 vs CLE, he scored a meager 10 points on 3-for-10 shooting but still scraped together a positive +1.8 Impact. He kept his value afloat by crashing the glass for 6 rebounds and relying on sheer defensive hustle, adding a much-needed layer of grit to his game when his jumper abandoned him.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Very consistent. III posts positive impact in 88% of games — you almost always get a productive night. Scoring varies by ~8 points, but the overall contribution stays positive.
Middle-of-the-road efficiency — shoots 45%+ from the field in 59% of games. Not automatic, but not a problem either.
Defensive difference-maker. III consistently forces tough shots and protects the rim — opponents shoot worse when he's guarding them.
Tends to go on runs. Longest hot streak: 15 games. Longest cold streak: 2 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY ⚠ Updated 46 days ago
Based on 67 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
66 games played
