Troy Murphy may miss Opener

624 · Post #1 » by **624** » Sat Oct 9, 2010 9:15 pm

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nba/ ... id=5665638

NEWARK, N.J. -- New Jersey Nets power forward Troy Murphy may miss the season opener because of a lower back injury.

Nets coach Avery Johnson said Saturday that Murphy had a "bad disk" and would be sidelined indefinitely. He does not think Murphy will require surgery.

Murphy will not accompany the Nets on their upcoming trip to Russia and China. He will be reevaluated when the team returns.

Johnson hopes Murphy might be able to practice in the week leading up to the opener against Detroit on Oct. 27.

Murphy was acquired this summer as part of a four-team deal. The New Jersey native has averaged 12.1 points and 8.6 rebounds in his previous nine seasons.

"We're concerned about his back," Johnson said. "He's just going to be out for a little while."

Derrick Favors, the No. 3 overall pick in the NBA draft, started for the Nets on Saturday in their preseason game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Johnson noted that Favors might be the team's starting power forward on opening night.

"It gives us a chance to prepare because we probably won't have [Murphy] to start the season," Johnson said.

Johnson said Murphy was working hard to get in shape for the season when his back started bothering him.

"Right now we're just going to plan on him not being there for the start of the season and if we get a surprise and his back responds well to this treatment and he can get back for a practice before the season starts then that will be a home run," Johnson said.

Jersey Generals · Post #2 » by **Jersey Generals** » Sat Oct 9, 2010 9:20 pm

Well, he hasn't played in more than 75 games since his second year in the league. Hopefully he can get on the court within the first 5-6 games.

Lamak · Post #3 » by **Lamak** » Sat Oct 9, 2010 10:09 pm

Start Favors! :oops:

mikhailjordan · Post #4 » by **mikhailjordan** » Sat Oct 9, 2010 10:50 pm

Lamak wrote:Start Graham!

FIXED.

D Facial Favors · Post #5 » by **D Facial Favors** » Sat Oct 9, 2010 11:07 pm

Favors? Graham???

Joe Smith or bust!

ChampionRed · Post #6 » by **ChampionRed** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 1:17 am

This is exactly what I was saying to all those who were opposed to the murphy trade because they were afraid he would make us mediocre....The dude is injury prone. I wouldn't be surprised if Humphries started but they SHOULD start Favors. Either way, I hope Murphy gets healthy soon.

vincecarter4pres · Post #7 » by **vincecarter4pres** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 2:11 am

Jersey Generals wrote:Well, he hasn't played in more than 75 games since his second year in the league. Hopefully he can get on the court within the first 5-6 games.

Back injuries are lingering and if it requires surgery...

Damn you Billy boy, you're not helping your case!

mikhailjordan · Post #8 » by **mikhailjordan** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 2:47 am

A strained back isn't the type of back injury to linger though... Does Troy have a history of back injuries? If Murph does then we should be concerned but hell I strained my back in my sleep once :lol:

vincecarter4pres · Post #9 » by **vincecarter4pres** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 2:57 am

Avery said he had a "bad disk", that doesn't sound good.

r3drumNYNJ · Post #10 » by **r3drumNYNJ** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 11:29 pm

Lamak wrote:Start Favors!

yea gotta start Favors..bring in Hump/Joe Smith off the bench. If Favors does well, when Murphy comes back, he should come off the bench

mikhailjordan · Post #11 » by **mikhailjordan** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 2:06 am

vincecarter4pres wrote:Avery said he had a "bad disk", that doesn't sound good.

Assuming Avery is correct... NOW it's time to panic :lol:

Post #12 » by **jerseyjac** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 2:14 pm

I'm disgusted he passes a physical and this happens...

BasketCase1 · Post #13 » by **BasketCase1** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 9:52 pm

Just start Jason Collins...

Oh wait Opie isn't our coach anymore and Jason Collins is on another team. Dang it! No Opie, No Jason Collins!! We are doomed for failure.