The New Orleans Pelicans have been the quietest team in the NBA this summer. Aside from selecting Jaron Pierre Jr. with the 58th-overall pick, the front office has added no new players. As a result, the roster heading into next season looks set to mirror the core that finished last year, with only a potential depth center on the horizon.

The buzz surrounding wing Trey Murphy III has not translated into a deal. The Pelicans are fielding a steady stream of inbound calls about trading Murphy, yet they are not actively shopping him and appear content to keep him. As one insider put it, the team will "only listen if they are blown away," a clear signal that the bar for any offer is set extremely high.

Earlier reporting indicated the Pelicans are demanding at least three first-round picks to part with Murphy. The logic is straightforward: if a reasonable price were on the table, the trade would already be completed. While other clubs may be willing to part with multiple picks, the Pelicans' asking price has proven too steep for any suitor so far.

Last week, reports surfaced that the Pelicans refused to include Murphy in a potential trade for Jaylen Brown. The refusal underscores the front office’s commitment to Murphy’s perceived value, even when a high-profile name like Brown was on the table.

With no significant additions beyond the possible depth center, the Pelicans’ improvement must come from internal development. The high price attached to Murphy limits the pool of trade partners and suggests the organization prefers to retain its current core rather than gamble on a major roster overhaul.

Unless Murphy himself requests a move, the Pelicans are likely to enter the upcoming season with largely the same roster. The trade deadline may offer another chance for movement, but for now the team appears satisfied with the pieces it already possesses, hoping internal growth will bridge the gap left by an otherwise static offseason.