Trey Murphy trade rumors
Definition
Speculative discourse among sports media and fans regarding the potential transfer of New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III from his current team to another NBA franchise.
A common state of existential dread for Pelicans fans who realize that a talented 3-and-D wing is far too valuable to remain unspoken about in the rumor mill.
Examples
If I had a nickel for every time Trey Murphy trade rumors surfaced on social media, I could fund the Pelicans' luxury tax bill myself.
The sheer frequency of Trey Murphy trade rumors suggests that some NBA insiders spend more time manifesting trades than actually watching games.
Watching Pelicans fans frantically refresh Twitter during Trey Murphy trade rumors season is the closest thing to a high-stakes horror movie.
Some trade machines are basically just fan-fiction generators designed to turn Trey Murphy trade rumors into a full-time hobby.