Troy Murphy, a replacement for Lamar Odom on the Lakers

The power forward Troy Murphy has reached an agreement with the Lakers. Murphy has signed a contract year for the minimum amount for veterans, $ 1,350,000, and comes to Los Angeles to tuck Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom to replace . Is an addition to and tried to do last season but ultimately did not materialize.

Murphy signed with the Lakers after a poor season by the Nets and Boston because of injuries, although he was a player who dazzled the NBA for several seasons in Golden State Warriors and Inidiana with big rebounds and triple averages.

Despite his 2.11, is a good shooter, and a player who can contribute much to the Lakers following the departure of Odom, something that has stood Pau Gasol on ESPN: "It's a good player. It has long range shot and can score with consistency from long range and very experienced. "