ERIK
MURPHY
F
Ht/Wt
6’10’’,
240 lbs
Experience
1
year
Debut
Nov 6, 2013
Born
Oct 26, 1990
(34 yrs)
South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Drafted
Drafted by Chicago in 2013 (2/49).
College
Florida
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2014-10-21 |
Waived by the Boston Celtics.
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| 2014-09-25 |
Acquired from the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired swingman Keith Bogans, a conditional second-round draft pick in 2015 and a conditional second-round draft pick in 2017 from the Boston Celtics for forwards Dwight Powell, Erik Murphy and Malcolm Thomas, guard John Lucas III, a second-round draft pick in 2016, a second-round draft pick in 2017 and a trade exception. |
| 2014-07-22 |
Acquired from the Utah Jazz.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired power forward-center Malcolm Thomas, combo forward Erik Murphy, and point guard John Lucas from the Utah Jazz for swingman Carrick Felix, a second-round draft pick in 2015, and cash. |
| 2014-04-05 |
Claimed off waivers from the Chicago Bulls.
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| 2014-04-03 |
Waived by the Chicago Bulls.
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Scouting Report
Smooth and reliable hitting the three-pointer. Uses his excellent height and quick release to shoot over defenders out on the perimeter, and has uncanny accuracy for a big man. Has enough mobility and strength to drive when overplayed, and generally hustles up and down the court. Does not have great length for an NBA post player and will get into foul trouble when matched up against fast, powerful big men. Not a great rebounder for a big forward, as he is so often on the perimeter and lacks great bulk and athleticism.
Long Range Potential: Sweet-shooting perimeter depth combo forward.
