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The Mavs made the moves official at 2:36 p.m., announcing the signing of Fisher and waiving of Murphy. ESPN.com

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The Mavericks will release power forward Troy Murphy to make room on the roster for point guard Derek Fisher, sources said. The 32-year-old Murphy, who signed with the Mavs in early November, averaged 4.6 points and 3.5 rebounds in 14 games during his Dallas tenure. He shot 36.1 percent from the floor and 31.4 percent from 3-point range. ESPN.com

Dallas Mavericks, Derek Fisher, Troy Murphy 

Jeff Wade: multiple sources telling me murphy gone Twitter @SkinWade

Dallas Mavericks, Derek Fisher, Troy Murphy 

The Mavericks will have to waive a player to make room for Fisher. That could mean Troy Murphy, whose contract is not fully guaranteed, could be the odd man out, although no Maverick personnel would address the situation after Wednesday’s game. Dallas Morning News

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“I think I can spread the floor, add some shooting and some rebounding as well,’’ Murphy said after this morning’s shootaround at American Airlines Center. “I’m ready to go. “I’m still learning the plays and I'm just taking it as it comes.’’ Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Dwain Price: #Mavs F Troy Murphy: "I haven’t practiced or anything. I've been running at the local health club, so I don’t know what that translates to." Twitter @DwainPrice

Dallas Mavericks, Troy Murphy 

The Mavs originally claimed Curry off waivers on Oct. 25. Brand noted that he'll miss all that precious space Curry's overly wide body took up in the paint. "I'll miss that presence," said Brand of the player who averaged 4.5 points and two rebounds in 12.5 minutes per game for the Mavs. "He had a big presence down there. "I hope Eddy Curry gets picked up by a team because in the minutes he did play he played OK for us.." Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Royce Young: The Mavericks have waived Eddy Curry to sign Troy Murphy. OK. Twitter @EyeOnBasketball

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A Mavericks source confirms that the team has reached verbal agreement on a one-year contract with 32-year-old forward Troy Murphy. Murphy is scheduled to have a physical today. If he passes, he will join the roster in time for Saturday’s home opener against Charlotte. Dallas Morning News

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Marc Stein: Mavs, I'm told, poised to waive Eddy Curry -- NOT Dominique Jones -- to make roster room for Troy Murphy. Twitter @ESPNSteinLine

Dallas Mavericks, Free Agency, Eddy Curry, Troy Murphy 

Art Garcia: Eddy Curry Era comes to close. Mavs to release EC to make room for Troy Murphy. Twitter

Dallas Mavericks, Free Agency, Eddy Curry, Troy Murphy 

With the Dallas Mavericks close to signing power forward Troy Murphy to a one-year deal, center Eddy Curry will be released, according to a source. Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Dallas Mavericks, Free Agency, Eddy Curry, Troy Murphy 

The reason Curry would be released, according to the source, is because center Chris Kaman is expected to back ready to play in Saturday's home opener against the Charlotte Bobcats. It's also because power forward Dirk Nowitzki is still about a month away from returning to the court, and Murphy spends as much time on the perimeter as Nowitzki. In other words, the Mavs have a much stronger need right now for a power forward who can stretch the court (Murphy) than a center of Curry's ilk. Murphy, however, still has to pass his physical with the Mavs. Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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The Mavericks are at the NBA roster limit of 15, so a player must be waived or traded to open a roster spot for Murphy. With center Chris Kaman tentatively scheduled to return from a calf injury _ and Dirk Nowitzki out at least a few more weeks from arthroscopic knee surgery _ the Mavs’ greater need is at power forward. That would appear to make recently added center Eddy Curry the odd Maverick out. The Mavericks have shopped third-year guard Dominique Jones, but haven’t found a taker. Dallas Morning News

Dallas Mavericks, Free Agency, Eddy Curry, Troy Murphy 

With Chris Kaman soon to return from a calf injury, sources said, Dallas decided that it needed more of a stretch power forward like Murphy as cover for Dirk Nowitzki than another back-to-the-basket player. Curry, whom the Mavs claimed off waivers the day before the preseason finale, had nine points and four rebounds during the Dallas' 1-1 season-opening road trip. He played a significant role in the Mavs' win over the Lakers, scoring seven points and grabbing four rebounds in 17 minutes. The Mavs have agreed to a one-year deal with Murphy, pending him passing a physical. ESPN.com

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Alex Kennedy: Teams want Kenyon Martin, but he won't sign for the minimum. That's why someone like Troy Murphy just got signed while Martin sits at home. Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA

Dallas Mavericks, Free Agency, Troy Murphy, Kenyon Martin 

Free agent forward Troy Murphy has reached agreement on a one-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Dallas is working to clear a roster spot to sign Murphy. The Mavericks, at the league limit of 15 players, have been unsuccessfully shopping third-year guard Dominique Jones. Murphy, 32, played a sparing role in 59 games for the Los Angeles Lakers a season ago, but he's still a capable perimeter shooter. Once considered one of the league's elite perimeter shooting forwards, the 6-foot-11 Murphy has bounced around several teams in the past three years, including the Lakers, Boston Celtics and New Jersey Nets. Yahoo! Sports

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He remains optimistic and views Leandro Barbosa‘s late signing with the Boston Celtics and Eddy Curry signing with Dallas just days before the start of the season as hope that he’ll, too, soon find a new home. “Ultimately, I have to stay ready, which I am, as far as in the gym, and stay positive,” Howard said. “I don’t think my career’s over.” Other notable players still looking for a team: Guards: Derek Fisher, Gilbert Arenas (in talks with Chinese team), Baron Davis, Earl Boykins, Mickael Pietrus, Michael Redd, Maurice Evans, Jason Kapono. Forwards/Centers: Kenyon Martin, Shawne Williams, Quentin Richardson, Bobby Simmons, Bill Walker, Jamario Moon, Renaldo Balkman, Ryan Gomes, Troy Murphy, Josh Powell, Derrick Caracter, Ben Wallace, Greg Oden, Sean Williams, Tony Battie, Mehmet Okur. NBA.com

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Troy Murphy says no to Real Madrid. The Spanish club is not interested in Ike Diogu. Encestando

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Troy Murphy is Real Madrid's main target TuBasket.com

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