Kings' Keegan Murray: Scores 19 in return to first unit
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Murray totaled 19 points (7-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 37 minutes during Saturday's 128-123 win over Denver.
Murray made his season debut Thursday night, but he logged his first start in Saturday's dramatic win. His 33 minutes on the floor during Thursday's game were a true test of Murray's durability following offseason thumb surgery. His promotion to the starting five indicates all systems are go for Murray to play maximum minutes moving forward.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Starting vs. Denver
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Murray will start Saturday's game against the Nuggets, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
After coming off the bench during his season debut in Thursday's loss to the Grizzlies, Murray will supplant Precious Achiuwa in the starting lineup Saturday. Over 33 minutes Thursday, Murray posted 11 points (5-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Scores 11 points in blowout defeat
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Murray closed Thursday's 137-96 loss to the Grizzlies with 11 points (5-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over 33 minutes.
It's hard to highlight many Sacramento players following a 41-point loss like Thursday's, but Murray was one of the few players who posted a solid line across the board despite his shooting struggles. This was the first appearance of the 2025-26 season for Murray, and he made the most of his minutes off the bench. Murray should eventually return to the starting lineup in place of Precious Achiuwa, which might happen as soon as Saturday on the road against the Nuggets.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Coming off bench Thursday
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Murray will be deployed off the bench in his 2025-26 debut Thursday against the Grizzlies, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.
The Kings will presumably ease Murray back into the swing of things after missing the first month of the season while recovering from thumb surgery. Precious Achiuwa will remain the starter at power forward for now, but expect Murray to take back over once he acclimates over the next few games.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Expected to play Thursday
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Murray (thumb) is expected to make his season debut against the Grizzlies on Thursday, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports. He was also recalled from the G League's Stockton Kings on Tuesday, according to Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com.
Murray joined Stockton for practice Monday and is now expected to suit up for the parent club against Memphis. The 25-year-old forward underwent surgery in October to address a torn UCL in his left thumb, and he could face restrictions in his first handful of games. If Murray is ultimately cleared to play, Russell Westbrook, Precious Achiuwa and Nique Clifford are candidates to see a dip in minutes Thursday.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Out 4-6 weeks
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Murray will undergo surgery after tearing the UCL ligament in his left thumb and will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
This is a tough blow for Murray and the Kings. Based on this timetable, Murray will likely be sidelined until at least Nov. 14 against the Timberwolves. That's the front end of that timetable, however, which equates to a minimum of 10 regular-season games on the shelf. In Murray's absence, the Kings could roll with a smaller lineup by moving DeMar DeRozan over to the four, thereby creating opportunities for the likes of Nique Clifford, Malik Monk and Keon Ellis.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Exits game with thumb injury
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Murray exited Friday's exhibition with a left thumb injury, and he will not return, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Hopefully, this is just a minor thumb issue, but the timing isn't ideal, with the regular season just a few weeks away. The Kings don't play again until Wednesday against the Clippers, but don't be surprised if Murray skips that one to ensure his thumb can fully recover. His absence would open up some minutes for Dario Saric and Isaac Jones.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Scores nine points in return
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Murray (back) amassed nine points (3-9 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two steals and one assist across 32 minutes during Friday's 101-100 loss to the Clippers.
Murray returned to the hardwood following a three-game absence due to a back injury, and though he didn't operate with any major minute restrictions, his statistical output was disappointing. The 39-42 Kings are locked in as one of the four teams in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament, but Sacramento will still need to beat the Suns on Sunday in order to secure the No. 9 seed and a home matchup with the 39-42 Mavericks. With that in mind, Murray should be in store for a normal minutes load in the regular-season finale.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Cleared to play
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Murray (back) will be available for Friday's game against the Clippers.
Murray will rejoin the lineup after missing the Kings' previous three games due to back inflammation. With Murray back in the mix, Trey Lyles will likely move back to the bench and see a major reduction in playing time after playing at least 38 minutes in each of the last three contests.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Could return Friday
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Murray (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers.
Murray has been sidelined for three straight games due to a back issue. The team will presumably monitor how the Iowa product feels during shootaround before releasing another update on his availability for Friday.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Won't play vs. Denver
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Murray (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Murray will miss a third straight game for the Kings on Wednesday as he continues to deal with a back issue. Sacramento will likely lean on Trey Lyles to help shoulder the load against Denver.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Iffy for Monday
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Murray (back) is questionable for Monday's game against Detroit.
Murray missed Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, and he's not a guarantee to suit up for the second leg of this back-to-back set. If Murray misses another contest, Trey Lyles would be on the streaming radar again after logging 40 minutes Sunday.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Pours in 28 points
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Murray chipped in 28 points (9-15 FG, 9-13 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, three blocks and one steal across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 121-105 loss to Oklahoma City.
Murray scored a season-high 28 points in the losing effort, and his nine makes from beyond the arc was the second-highest mark of his career -- he made 12 three-pointers in a game back on Dec. 16 of 2023. Murray has been on a heater for the Kings lately, averaging 14.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.9 steals, 1.1 blocks and 3.3 three-pointers over his last eight games.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Flirts with double-double in loss
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Murray accumulated 13 points (5-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 33 minutes during Saturday's 114-108 loss to the Bucks.
Murray came one rebound shy of a double-double, marking his second consecutive game with nine rebounds. Although Jonas Valanciunas is holding down the fort in place of Domantas Sabonis (ankle), Murray's frontcourt responsibilities have sharply increased since the team lost their marquee center. The Iowa product has recorded five consecutive double-digit scoring totals and has experienced a significant uptick in rebounds. The third-year pro is certainly worthy of fantasy consideration while Sabonis is out.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Strikes for season-high 26
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Murray racked up 26 points (9-16 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 118-101 win over the Jazz.
The third-year forward led all scorers on the night while setting a new season high in points. Murray hadn't even reached 20 points in a game since Nov. 24, and his complementary role in the Kings' offense didn't change much when De'Aaron Fox was swapped out for Zach LaVine. Over 11 games in February, Murray is averaging 13.5 points, 6.3 boards, 2.4 threes, 1.5 assists, 0.9 blocks and 0.8 steals.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Notches 10 points
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Murray recorded 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt), five rebounds and two steals over 25 minutes during Monday's 130-88 victory over Charlotte.
This was a quiet showing for Murray, but he saw limited minutes because of how quickly the Kings ran away with this contest. Over his last 10 games, Murray has been pretty reliable with eighth-round value in nine-category fantasy leagues. In that stretch, Murray produced 12.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.8 blocks and 2.1 three-pointers.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Hits for 19 in Minnesota
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Murray closed with 19 points (7-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal over 40 minutes during Monday's 116-114 win over the Timberwolves.
The third-year forward posted his best scoring effort since Jan. 10, but Murray hasn't been able to reach the 20-point mark since Nov. 24. His shot volume has fallen this season as he tries to find his place alongside ball-dominant players like DeMar DeRozan, and the trade that swapped De'Aaron Fox out for Zach LaVine isn't likely to open up more looks for Murray.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Stuffs stat sheet in loss
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Murray posted 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt), eight rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks in 39 minutes during Saturday's 143-120 loss to the Knicks.
The third-year forward delivered a nicely balanced stat line despite the loss, contributing in every facet of the game along the way, and fell just two boards short of what would've been his 12th double-double of the season. Although Murray has struggled to score efficiently this season, he looked to turn a corner in January, shooting 40.9 percent from three compared to 28.6 percent from October through December. He'll look to keep building Monday against the Nets.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Bounces back against Golden State
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Murray notched 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 123-117 win over the Warriors.
Murray scored single-digit points against Washington but responded with a solid out against Golden State. Murray is averaging 11.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 34.8 minutes across his previous 10 outings.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Double-doubles in win
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Murray ended Monday's 123-118 double-overtime victory over the Heat with 14 points (5-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block across 43 minutes.
Murray got back to form in the win over the Heat, filling up the stat sheet with a double-double while hitting his second-highest total from deep (4-for-6) this season. It was the 11th time this season that Murray has posted a double-double, which is a good sign after missing two of the last four games for the Kings due to an ankle injury.
