Troy Murphy has asked the New Jersey Nets to trade him after the Nets announced they will not be attempting to trade with the Denver Nuggets for Carmelo Anthony. This is the same reason that Murphy has been “excused” from the team.

It comes as no surprise that Murphy wants out. The strong-rebounding-long-range-threat power forward has not been able to see the floor this season, even after he has fully recovered from all his physical ailments.

The call was made by Avery Johnson so that lottery pick Derrick Favors could see the floor, gain experience, and with the upsurge of Kris Humphries, there were no minutes for Murphy to play a spot in the rotation.

Murphy has a lot to offer a team. He represents a $11.9 million expiring contract and can also rebound and shoots the three quite well. If no trade suitor is found prior to the trade deadline, it’s highly likely a buyout will be sought and arranged so Murphy can try to join a new team via free agency.

Look for a team like Portland, with a injury riddled frontline, or perhaps a marginal playoff bound team, looking to push themselves over the hump, like the Houston Rockets, to take a look at Murphy before the deadline.