Flip Murray agrees to 1-year deal with Bobcats

Published Oct. 19, 2009 9:15 p.m. ET

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The Charlotte Bobcats have come to terms with free-agent guard Ronald "Flip" Murray on a one-year, $1.99 million deal.

Agent Mark Termini said late Thursday that Murray chose the Bobcats after also having discussions with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He averaged 12.2 points for the Atlanta Hawks last season.

Termini said the 6-foot-3 Murray will sign with the Bobcats this weekend for the NBA's biannual exception.

The move gives the Bobcats a versatile veteran who can play both guard positions. Coach Larry Brown was looking for someone who could play point guard behind Raymond Felton and D.J. Augustin and could also score off the bench. Charlotte ranked last in the league in scoring last season.