The Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday officially signed forward Troy Murphy, who is expected to provide frontcourt depth off the bench. The 10-year veteran averaged 3.1 points and 3.2 rebounds in 35 games for both the Boston Celtics and New Jersey Nets last season.
Murphy signed for the veteran's minimum salary of $1,352,181. He has averaged 11.6 points and 8.3 rebounds per game in his career. In addition, like Josh McRoberts, Murphy gives the Lakers a big man who can shoot outside. Murphy has made 38.9% of his three-point attempts in his career.
Here's a look at the Lakers payroll and roster heading into the season, one week before their season opener on Christmas Day against the Chicago Bulls:
| 2011-2012 Lakers Salaries | ||
| Pos | Player | Salary |
| SG | Kobe Bryant | $25,244,393 |
| PF | Pau Gasol | $18,714,150 |
| C | Andrew Bynum | $14,900,000 |
| SF |
Metta World Peace |
$6,790,640 |
| SF | Luke Walton | $5,680,000 |
| PG | Steve Blake | $4,000,000 |
| PG | Derek Fisher | $3,400,000 |
| PF | Josh McRoberts | $3,000,000 |
| SF | Matt Barnes | $1,906,200 |
| PF | Troy Murphy | $1,352,181 |
| SG | Jason Kapono | $1,223,166 |
| PF | Derrick Caracter | $788,872 |
| SG | Devin Ebanks | $788,872 |
| Totals | $87,788,474 | |
| with help from Sham Sports and NBA Salary Cap FAQ | ||
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