Murray (back) missed Wednesday's practice and is considered day-to-day moving forward, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Murray has played in Sacramento's last two contests but continues to deal with lower back soreness. The second-year forward's status for Friday's matchup with Phoenix is uncertain. However, the King's injury report should be released Thursday, which will provide clarity on Murray's availability.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Light role in return
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Murray (back) played 23 minutes and finished with eight points (3-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist in Saturday's 123-117 win over the Nuggets.
Making his return from a four-game absence due to joint irritation in his lower back, Murray took back his spot in the starting five, but he wasn't particularly effective during his time on the court and saw his playing time suppressed as a result. Murray may need a few games to shake off the rust, but he should eventually reclaim a steady 30-plus-minute role. However, expect some inconsistency with his production, which has been a familiar refrain through Murray's first two seasons in the league.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Suiting up against Denver
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Murray (back) is available for Saturday's game versus the Nuggets and will be part of the starting lineup, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Murray has been upgraded from questionable after missing the previous four games with back soreness. The second-year forward will likely replace Chris Duarte in the starting five against Denver.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Full go at practice
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Murray (back) was a full participant during Friday's practice, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Murray has missed four straight games due to joint irritation in his lower back, but it appears he'll have a chance to suit up Saturday versus Denver, though his official status for that contest won't be known until Sacramento releases its injury report Friday afternoon. If Murray returns, he may be subject to a minute restriction, but his presence would mean reduced playing time for Chris Duarte, Sasha Vezenkov and Trey Lyles.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Remains out Wednesday
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Murray (back) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Clippers.
Murray's absence streak will extend to four games Wednesday due to joint irritation in his lower back. He will have extra time to recover ahead of Saturday's matchup with Denver. In Murray's absence, Chris Duarte has moved into the starting lineup, while Sasha Vezenkov and Trey Lyles have garnered increased bench roles.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Doubtful for Tuesday
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Murray (back) is listed as doubtful to play Tuesday against Golden State.
Murray is dealing with irritation to the sacroiliac joint in his lower back. Despite fully practicing Monday, Sacramento appears to be erring on the side of caution with Murray's back. If he misses his third consecutive game Tuesday, Trey Lyles will likely absorb the majority of his usage. Kessler Edwards could see increased run as well, although he and Sasha Vezenkov have been inconsistently incorporated of late.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Fully participates in practice
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Murray (back) was a full participant in Monday's practice session, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Murray has missed the last two games due to lower back soreness, but his return to practice Monday suggests that he's close to being cleared for game action. The Kings haven't yet revealed his status for Tuesday's matchup against the Warriors, but it certainly seems possible that his two-game absence will come to an end.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Shut down with back injury
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Murray has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against the Pelicans due to a lower back injury, Deuce Mason of NBC Sports California reports.
Murray didn't come out of the locker room to begin the second half, and the team announced shortly thereafter that he'll miss the rest of the contest while tending to a back issue. With Sasha Vezenkov (thumb) also out, expect the Kings to count on Kessler Edwards, Harrison Barnes and Colby Jones down the stretch.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Excels from deep with 25 points
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Murray supplied 25 points (9-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal in 38 minutes during Monday's 132-120 win over the Cavaliers.
Murray drilled a season-high five three-pointers against the Cavaliers. He's shooting only 39.1 percent from the field over nine games, but Murray should occasionally show up with a hot hand. His shot volume has definitely gone up from his rookie season.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Scores 12 points in loss to HOU
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Murray ended Monday's 122-97 loss to Houston with 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 28 minutes.
Murray struggled once again and failed to provide the Kings with a scoring punch in the absence of De'Aaron Fox (ankle), though at least he cleared the 10-point mark after not doing so in his previous two outings. The second-year forward is struggling after an impressive rookie year, and he's averaging just 12.8 points per game while shooting a meager 35.8 percent from the floor. Perhaps even more worrisome is that he's been downright poor when the Kings have needed him to step his game up.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Struggles massively in loss
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Murray finished with seven points (3-12 FG, 1-8 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over 33 minutes during Saturday's 107-89 loss to the Rockets.
Murray had a golden chance to be the Kings' go-to scorer in a game where De'Aaron Fox (ankle) was absent and Domantas Sabonis struggled, but he struggled badly and delivered another uninspiring performance. Murray posted a single-digit scoring performance for the first time in 2023-24 and will aim to bounce back Monday in a rematch against the Rockets.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Delivers solid game
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Murray produced 17 points (6-14 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals across 33 minutes during Sunday's 132-127 overtime win over the Lakers.
Although his shot was a bit erratic, Murray was an excellent source of defensive production and a great complement to Domantas Sabonis in the frontcourt. Murray's stat lines have been very consistent to begin the season, cementing his foothold on a spot in the starting lineup.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Off injury report
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Murray (illness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Murray's illness sidelined him for a preseason game on Oct. 19, but his status for Opening Night wasn't in any real doubt. Murray has high expectations in 2023-24 and looked sharp in the preseason, averaging 14.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.3 three-pointers in 24.4 minutes.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Sticking with Sacramento
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The Kings have elected to exercise Murray's (illness) third-year team option for the 2024-25 season, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Murray will stick with the Kings at least through the conclusion of the 2024-25 campaign following Saturday's transaction. The Iowa product showed a lot of promise during his rookie season, putting up 12.2 points on 45.3 percent from the field to go along with 4.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 29.8 minutes per game (80 contests).
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Out with illness
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Murray (illness) will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Jazz.
The Kings are sitting several starters for rest, but Murray has a legitimate illness. He's expected to be recovered in time for Opening Night on Oct. 25 against Utah, but the Kings' first official injury report of 2023-24 should confirm that notion.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Logs 24 points in loss
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Murray posted 24 points (10-18 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals across 35 minutes in Wednesday's 116-115 preseason loss to the Warriors.
Murray earned a starting job early in his rookie season, and the Iowa product is poised to have a breakout campaign in his second year with the Kings. Murray averaged 12.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists last season, and his role in Wednesday's game is a sign that these numbers will rise significantly, especially if his three-point volume stays high.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Not listed on injury report
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Murray (thumb) isn't listed on the Kings' injury report for Sunday's preseason matchup against the Warriors.
Murray missed Wednesday's exhibition with a sore right thumb, but it looks like he'll return to his usual starting role Sunday. The Iowa product was solid as a rookie, averaging 12.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.3 steals-plus-blocks in 29.8 minutes, but the Kings are likely expecting him to take a big step forward in Year 2.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Back at practice
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Murray (thumb) returned to practice Friday, Deuce Mason of NBC Sports California reports.
Murray was sidelined for Wednesday's preseason game due to a sore right thumb, but it appears the issue was minor. While his return to practice is a good sign, Murray's status for Sunday's exhibition versus Golden State remains to be determined.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Double-doubles in win
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Murray registered 15 points (5-17 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one block across 45 minutes during Friday's 118-99 victory over the Warriors in Game 6 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Murray didn't have a good shooting performance and ended with more field goal attempts (17) than points scored (15), but the rookie still salvaged his fantasy line by posting a double-double, his first of the series. He has also scored in double figures in three straight outings.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Questionable Friday
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Murray is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors due to right foot soreness.
Murray has only missed two games this season, but it appears there's a chance that number will hit three Friday. Trey Lyles (shoulder) and Domantas Sabonis (ankle) are also questionable, so the Kings' frontcourt could be very thin Friday night. If all these guys are out, Chimezie Metu and Kessler Edwards could get major minutes.
