The Nets upgraded their power forward position last month when they landed New Jersey native Troy Murphy in the four-team trade that sent Courtney Lee to the Rockets.
Murphy will start at power forward, where the Nets had struggled mightily the last few seasons. Underachiever Yi Jianlian started the majority of games there the last two seasons before being dealt to Washington in June.
Murphy, who grew up in Sparta, N.J., has career averages of 12.1 points and 8.6 rebounds. He averaged 14.6 points and 10.2 rebounds for the Pacers last season.
"I'm excited about playing for the up-and-coming Nets and coach Avery Johnson," Murphy said. "I enjoyed my time in Indiana, but it's time to move on."
Murphy found out about the deal just after landing in Hawaii for a...