Toure’ Murry signed a 10-day contract with the Washington Wizards out of the D-League and here is a scouting report on his game: 

Situation: Washington recently lost Garrett Temple to a hamstring injury and, although there’s been no specific timeline released, he’s expected to miss around two weeks. The Wizards signed Murry, a 25-year-old from Wichita State, to a 10-day deal to help compensate for the lack of depth in the backcourt. He went undrafted in the 2012 NBA draft before playing in Turkey, Israel and the D-League as a rookie. He earned a roster spot with the Knicks in the following year and played in 51 games, averaging 2.7 points in 7.3 minutes per contest. Murry played a game with the Jazz last year, but has been primarily in the D-League during the past two seasons. He’s recorded three triple-doubles with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers this year and will bring a versatile skill set to help mask Washington’s limited depth.

Size/Athleticism: Murry is a quick guard with an extremely long wingspan and impressive 6-foot-5 frame. He isn’t an explosive leaper, but moves well and has a good burst in transition.

Ballhandling: This has been a major improvement in Murry’s game, as his ballhandling ability gives him a chance to play the point guard position in the NBA. He can use a crossover to get into the lane and create offense for himself or others.

Shooting: Murry struggles from distance, shooting just 25.4% from three-point range this season. He’s hit 17 three-pointers in 23 games and doesn’t get much lift on his jump shot. Opponents will give Murry space and go under screens in the pick-and-roll.

Penetration: Murry can get into the lane to attack the basket or set up his teammates. He can operate out of the pick-and-roll to get to the rim, but isn’t an excellent finisher. Murry is shooting 56.4% from within 8 feet, ranking within the D-League average, while he attempts 3.1 free throws per game.

Passing: A creative distributor, Murry is averaging 6.0 assists per game in Rio Grande. He shows the ability to find cutters – with some flashy, no-look passes – or drop behind-the-back dishes on the break. Murry also loves hitting the rolling big man for lobs out of the pick-and-roll. He has an assist-to-turnover ratio just above 2.0, an encouraging sign in the fast-paced D-League.

Defense: Murry is a standout on the defensive end of the floor. He can guard either position in the backcourt effectively due to his exceptional length and lateral quickness. Murry is a lockdown perimeter defender that also averages 1.6 steals per game.

Rebounding: Murry is a great rebounder for a guard, averaging 6.1 boards per contest. He’s recorded double-digit rebounds in five games this season.

Versatility: Murry can play either guard spot. He is a good enough passer and pick-and-roll player to run the offense while he can also defend both positions effectively.

Final Analysis: With immediate help needed in Washington, Murry’s versatility will help the bench compensate for some losses. Murry isn’t a shooter, but is a creative passer that excels as a defender. While he is still raw as a scorer, Murry is a talented playmaker that will primarily be an energizer off the bench. He possesses a well-rounded skill set and will likely make his biggest contributions outside of the scoring column.