Murray contributed nine points (3-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 120-106 Play-In Game loss to the Mavericks.
Outside of some near double-double performances in the final stretch of the regular season, Murray's 2024-25 campaign came to an end in disappointing fashion, as he was not much of a factor in the loss to the Mavericks in the Play-In Tournament. However, the Iowa product improved in the rebounding category during the regular season, averaging a career-high 6.7 boards per game, which helped him stay in the starting rotation for Sacramento and could result in a more significant role with the team next season.
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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: 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: 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 against Denver
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Murray (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Nuggets.
Murray is in danger of missing his third straight contest Wednesday due to lower back inflammation. If Murray is downgraded to out yet again, Trey Lyles should continue to start in his absence.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Ruled out Monday
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Murray (back) is out for Monday's game against the Pistons, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Murray was initially listed as questionable, but the Kings aren't going to take risks with the big man, as back injuries can become problematic in no time. Trey Lyles should take Murray's place in the lineup Monday, while the latter's next chance to return to action will come against the Nuggets on Wednesday.
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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: Won't play Sunday
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Murray (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Murray won't be available for the Kings on Sunday due to a back issue. Jake LaRavia (thumb) will also miss this game in Cleveland, which means the team will probably lean on Trey Lyles, Isaac Jones and Doug McDermott to pick up the slack in the frontcourt.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Iffy against Cleveland
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Murray is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Cavaliers due to a left thumb bone contusion.
Murray is in danger of missing his first game since Jan. 3 due to a bone bruise in his left thumb. If Murray is downgraded to out, Trey Lyles will likely receive increased playing time.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Fills stat sheet vs. Washington
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Murray chipped in 18 points (7-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 116-111 loss to Washington.
Even though Murray holds a secondary role on offense for the Kings, there's no question he's been trending in the right direction with his play over the last few weeks. He's scored in double digits in all but one of his last 11 appearances, a stretch in which he's averaging 14.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 blocks per game while shooting 48.8 percent from the floor and 42.3 percent from three-point range.
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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.
Murray registered 16 points (6-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds and two steals in 33 minutes during Monday's 132-122 victory over Memphis.
Domantas Sabonis (ankle) left this game early, and it's not clear if he'll miss additional time. The Kings have a back-to-back set coming up Wednesday, and Murray could have more usage coming his way with Sabonis' status in jeopardy. Murray has been pretty quiet lately, averaging 12.1 points on 42.0 percent shooting over his last seven outings.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Struggles in blowout loss
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Murray chipped in nine points (4-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal over 30 minutes during Monday's 133-104 loss to the Knicks.
The Kings were blown out of this game and did not get much offense out of Murray and DeMar DeRozan as they combined to score 20 points. This was just a bump in the road for Murray, however, as he's been solid over his last 10 games. In that stretch, Murray has been a seventh-round value in nine-category formats with averages of 14.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.6 steals, 0.7 blocks and 2.6 three-pointers.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Flirts with double-double in win
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Murray racked up 19 points (7-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 35 minutes during Friday's 127-109 win over San Antonio.
Murray and DeMar DeRozan have stepped up during Domantas Sabonis' (hamstring) absence. They've pitched in with interior defense to assist Jonas Valanciunas, with Murray looking especially solid off the glass. He's logged 17 rebounds over three games since Sabonis' exit and has recorded double-digit scoring totals in seven of his last eight games.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Records 18 points in win
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Murray amassed 18 points (6-10 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 25 minutes during Monday's 122-98 win over the Mavericks.
With Domantas Sabonis set to miss some time with a hamstring issue, Murray could offer a bit more offensive upside in the short term. He's been trending up in recent games as well, posting top-60 value in nine-category formats over his last 10 games with averages of 14.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.8 blocks and 2.5 three-pointers.
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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