Troy Murphy made his Mavericks debut on Saturday, grabbing five rebounds without any shot attempts in nine minutes. "I did things to try and stay in shape," Murphy said, referring to a lack of training camp or preseason work. "I haven't practiced. But I've been running at the local health club. I don't know if that translates real well." Mark Cuban explained that as opposed to Eddy Curry, Murphy can "spread the court and open things up for O.J. [Mayo] and Darren [Collison]."

The Mavericks and Troy Murphy have agreed to a one-year deal. This is another sign that indicates how worried Dallas might be about their health concerns in the frontcourt. Murphy doesn't really have value just yet, but since he shoots the three, he could emerge as a very deep league asset. Don't hold your breath, though.

Troy Murphy turned down a recent offer from Real Madrid, reportedly saying that he wants to stay in the NBA. Murphy's stock has declined precipitously in recent seasons, but when healthy he still has value as a floor-stretching PF with a nose for rebounds.

The Lakers aren't expected to re-sign Troy Murphy next season. Injuries have derailed Murphy's career in recent years, morphing him from a double-double machine with deadly 3-point range into a middling backup big man whose defensive flaws make him a liability.

Troy Murphy (gastroenteritis) is expected to return to the lineup on Friday. Murphy has missed the last two games, but it sounds like he's ready to suit up on Friday. He'll serve as Pau Gasol's backup while Josh McRoberts (toe) remains out.

Troy Murphy (gastroenteritis) is out again on Wednesday. With Josh McRoberts (toe) also sidelined, Luke Walton should continue to play more minutes off the bench, and Metta World Peace could also get a boost.

Troy Murphy is out for the Lakers on Tuesday night because of gastroenteritis. He won't travel to Utah with the team for Wednesday's game, but could fly later if he's feeling better.

Troy Murphy was scoreless in six minutes off the Lakers' bench on Saturday. The writing was on the wall for Murphy as soon as Bynum's suspension ended. He's a useful big man to have lurking on the depth chart, but isn't likely to carve out a much bigger role than this.

Troy Murphy scored four points on 2-of-4 shooting with seven rebounds, three assists, and a steal with 22 minutes off the bench on Thursday. With Andrew Bynum set to be back Murphy is 'done' as beat writer Kevin Ding put it, so if you're in a really deep format relying on him it's time to look elsewhere. Overall, Murphy at least showed he still belongs in the league.

Troy Murphy did not score on three shot attempts on Tuesday, but did grab 11 rebounds with four assists in 31 minutes off the bench. Murphy saw extra playing time with the game in hand by halftime, and unlike last season he is showing mild symptoms of having a basketball career. Unfortunately, he's third in the pecking order at PF behind Josh McRoberts (toe, thumb) and Pau Gasol (shoulder).