15/06/2025
Trey Murphy III to Hollywood? The purple and gold might just be plotting their biggest move yet.
As the Lakers stare down the barrel of championship urgency and a ticking clock on LeBron James’ title window, all eyes are now locked on two-way phenom Trey Murphy III. The 24-year-old wing is fresh off a breakout season, posting 21.2 PPG, 5.1 RPG, and 3.5 APG while flashing elite defensive potential and smooth long-range shooting.
With his size, length, and switchability, Murphy checks every box in JJ Redick’s small-ball system—and could be the missing link alongside Luka Doncic and the King.
But getting him won’t come cheap. According to reports, Murphy’s price tag is steep: a proven vet, a blue-chip prospect, and multiple first-round picks just to start the conversation.
A package centered around Rui Hachimura, Dalton Knecht, and draft capital could be enough to crack the door open, and LA knows this opportunity might not come twice. Several contenders view Murphy as the missing piece.
If GM Rob Pelinka pulls the trigger, he won’t just be building for one last LeBron run—he’ll be shaping the future face of the franchise. The Lakers don’t just want Trey Murphy III. They might need him.
