The Trail Blazers traded Murray and Jerami Grant to the Grizzlies on Monday in exchange for Ja Morant, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Murray was the No. 23 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, but unlike his brother, Keegan Murray, in Sacramento, Kris has failed to break out at the NBA level. He's been a solid role player for Portland, averaging a career-high 23.4 minutes per game across 57 regular-season appearances (15 starts) last season. However, he posted only 5.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.9 steals a night.
Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Plays solid role in third season
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Murray finished with no counting stats in one minute during Tuesday's 114-95 loss to the Spurs in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
While he closed the season in a muted role, Murray was serviceable for Portland in 2025-26. The third-year swingman made 15 starts during the regular season, averaging 5.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.9 steals in a career-high 23.4 minutes per tilt covering 57 regular-season games. Murray figures to play a similar role for the Trail Blazers next year.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Matches season high in scoring
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Murray ended with 16 points (6-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and five assists across 30 minutes during Monday's 134-99 victory over the Nets.
The absence of Jerami Grant (foot) opened the door to more playing time for Murray, who took advantage of the opportunity by tying a season best in points and setting a season high in dimes. However, Murray is likely to revert to a lesser role once Grant is healthy, which could drop Murray's minutes back under the 20s.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Spark off bench in win
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Murray totaled 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 25 minutes during Monday's 114-95 victory over the Nets.
After going unused off the bench Sunday, Murray saw extended run Monday and made the most of it, contributing an ultra-efficient 14 points in a winning effort. This marked the Iowa product's second-highest scoring output of the season, with his top mark being a 16-point performance against the Timberwolves on Feb. 24, and his ninth double-digit scoring effort of the campaign. The availability of Vit Krejci (calf) moving forward will likely factor into Murray's role, though Monday's showing bodes well for him to remain in the rotation.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Handles meager role in return
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Murray (illness) registered three points (1-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and four rebounds over 16 minutes during Sunday's 131-111 victory over Indiana.
Murray returned from a two-game absence Sunday after battling an illness. With Deni Avdija (back) also returning to action in the 20-point win, the Trail Blazers are now close to full health at forward and on the wing. Murray is unlikely to see his playing time pick up dramatically moving forward, making it difficult to depend on him for fantasy purposes.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Good to go Sunday
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Murray (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Murray will shed his questionable tag and return from a two-game absence due to an illness. He has appeared in just six games (four starts) since Jan. 7, averaging 5.8 points and 2.8 rebounds across 18.2 minutes per tilt during that span.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Questionable for Sunday
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Murray (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Indiana.
Murray is in danger of missing a third straight game due to an illness. If he's ultimately ruled out, Sidy Cissoko, Scoot Henderson and Matisse Thybulle could see an uptick in minutes, especially if Deni Avdija (back) is also downgraded from questionable to out.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Not playing Friday
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Murray (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Rockets, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Murray initially drew a questionable tag, but the third-year pro will miss a second consecutive game while battling through an illness, so Scoot Henderson should remain in the starting lineup for Friday's contest. Murray's next chance to play is Sunday against the Pacers.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Chance to return Friday
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Murray (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Murray was limited to just four minutes of playing time during Sunday's loss against the Hawks due to an illness, which prevented him from playing in Wednesday's win against the Grizzlies. Scoot Henderson figures to remain in Portland's starting lineup if Murray is unable to play Friday.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Ruled out Wednesday
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Murray (illness) won't play Wednesday against the Grizzlies.
Murray attempted to play through the illness during Sunday's loss to the Hawks, but he exited the game after just four minutes and will now miss Wednesday's contest. Murray's next chance to play will come Friday in Houston.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Questionable for Wednesday
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Murray (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Murray departed Sunday's matchup early due to an illness, and he's now in danger of missing additional game action. The team will presumably re-evaluate the Iowa product leading up to Wednesday's tipoff before providing another update on his status.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Exits early Sunday
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Murray (illness) will not return to Sunday's game against the Hawks. He'll finish with no counting stats across four minutes.
Murray got the starting nod Sunday but logged just over four minutes before exiting the contest due to an illness. His next opportunity to play will come Wednesday in Memphis.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Will start Tuesday
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Murray will start Tuesday's game against Minnesota, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
With Deni Avdija (back) sidelined, Murray will enter the starting five in his third outing back from a 19-game absence due to a lumbar strain. As a starter this season (11 games), the 25-year-old has averaged 7.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.4 steals in 29.2 minutes per tilt.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Available Friday
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Murray (back) is available for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.
Murray will return from a 19-game absence due to a lumbar strain. Through 34 regular-season outings (11 starts), he has averaged 6.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 25.7 minutes per game. However, the team is mostly healthy Friday, so he isn't likely to reach the 25-minute mark.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Questionable for Friday
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Murray (back) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets.
Murray hasn't played since Jan. 5 due to a lumbar strain, though he appears to be nearing a return to action and was a full participant in Thursday's practice, per Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland. Through 34 regular-season outings (11 starts), he has averaged 6.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 25.7 minutes per game.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Out Thursday
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Murray (back) is out for Thursday's game against Utah.
A lumbar strain has left Murray with no timetable for a return. Portland will presumably re-evaluate the forward when it returns from the All-Star break.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Still sidelined
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Murray (back) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.
Murray has been sidelined since Jan. 5 due to a back strain, and he'll remain out Wednesday. It's unclear when he'll be back in action or if he's nearing a return. His next chance to play will come Thursday at Utah.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Won't play Monday
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Murray (back) is out for Monday's game against the 76ers.
Murray will miss a 17th straight game due to a back injury. He remains without a timetable for return, but his next chance to suit up comes Wednesday against the Timberwolves.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Sitting out Saturday
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Murray (back) will not play Saturday against Memphis.
Murray will miss a 16th straight game and remains without a timetable to return. He's questionable at best for Monday's game against the 76ers.
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