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South Kingstown's Erik Murphy Joins Boston Celtics for Training Camp
The 23-year-old will look to have a breakout season after seeing limited playing time last year.
South Kingstown native Erik Murphy this week joined the Boston Celtics for training camp after the team traded for him last week.
The 6-foot, 10-inch Murphy said he’s excited to get the chance to play for his hometown team.
“It’s a pretty special feeling to come back to New England,” he told NESN.
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Murphy, 23, attended the University of Florida and was drafted by the Chicago Bulls last year. He saw limited playing time and was traded to the Utah Jazz and then the Cleveland Cavaliers, who in turn traded him to the Celtics guard in a multi-player deal that sent Keith Bogans to the Cavs.
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Murphy will need to have a strong training camp to make the 15-man roster for the regular season.
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