For Trey Murphy, Wednesday was the first day of his fifth training camp with the New Orleans Pelicans.

This one felt a little different than the previous four.

“One of the highest vibes I’ve seen in my five years,” Murphy said after practice. “It was definitely one of the more energetic practices we’ve had to start camp, so I’m really excited to get started.”

There were no wins or losses Wednesday, but it inched the Pelicans a step closer to the Oct. 22 season opener in Memphis against the Grizzlies. Getting a chance to remove the bitter taste from a disappointing, injury-marred 21-61 season can’t get here fast enough.

“It’s refreshing,” Pelicans coach Willie Green said. “We all understand that last season was not a season we expected to have. Now we are turning the page. That’s the bi

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