Trey Murphy III is the Latest NBA Star to Join the New Balance Basketball Family

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  • In an announcement made on Instagram Monday morning, New Balance debuted Trey Murphy III as the latest addition to the Boston-based brand’s basketball roster
  • After playing in Nikes for years, Murphy posted offseason workout photos to Instagram all summer wearing New Balance basketball shoes, and now, the deal is done
  • Trey Murphy III’s New Balance deal doesn’t have any colorways or collab gear on the calendar quite yet, but with the season starting soon, expect to hear more from Murphy and New Balance soon

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Trey Murphy III Joins New Balance Basketball
Trey Murphy III Joins New Balance Basketball

Over the offseason, Trey Murphy III was involved in nearly every trade talk that hit the rumor mill. The New Orleans Pelicans’ forward didn’t get moved, but he’s still a prized pick for teams looking to shake things up in the middle of the season. Before then, though, Murphy is joining a new team alongside Tyrese Maxey, Cooper Flagg, Cameron Brink, and more.

Trey Murphy Joins Team New Balance

In an announcement made on Instagram Monday morning, New Balance debuted Trey Murphy III as the latest addition to the Boston-based brand’s basketball roster. While most sneakerheads focus on New Balance’s suede and mesh lifestyle roster, the brand has steadily been increasing its footprint in pro sports, with high-profile sponsorships of All-Stars like Shohei Ohtani, Josh Allen, Maxey, Leonard, and more.

After playing in Nikes for years, Murphy posted offseason workout photos to Instagram all summer wearing New Balance basketball shoes, and now, the deal is done, with Murphy III making things official at ALD’s Masaryk Community Gym in NYC at an event for local youth.

Trey Murphy III New Balance Details

Trey Murphy III’s New Balance deal doesn’t have any colorways or collab gear on the calendar quite yet, but with the season starting soon, expect to hear more from Murphy and New Balance soon. To keep up with all the latest NBA sneaker news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.

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