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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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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Not playing Friday
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Murray (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Murray will miss a 15th consecutive game due to a lumbar strain. His next opportunity to play is Saturday in a rematch against Memphis, though the third-year pro doesn't appear to have a clear timeline for a return.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Won't play Tuesday
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Murray (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Murray is set to miss his 14th straight game due to a lumbar strain. In his absence, Sidy Cissoko and Rayan Rupert should continue to see elevated opportunities against the Suns. The Iowa product's next chance to suit up will come Friday versus the Grizzlies, though a clear timetable for Murray's return remains absent.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Out for Friday
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Murray (back) won't play Friday in New York.
There have been no reports of Murray making positive progress in his recovery, so he should be viewed as week-to-week moving forward. Murray's minutes will continue to be divvied up amongst Sidy Cissoko and Rayan Rupert.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Remains without timetable
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Murray (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Celtics.
Murray will miss his 10th consecutive contest due to a back strain and remains without a clear timetable for a return. He can be considered week-to-week until Portland provides an update on his progress.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Another absence coming
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Murray is out for Friday's game against Toronto due to a lumbar strain.
Friday marks a ninth consecutive absence for Murray, The forward carries no timetable for a return and should be considered doubtful for Monday's matchup in Boston until Portland offers an update.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Still out
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Murray (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Miami.
Murray will miss an eighth straight game due to a lumbar strain. The third-year forward doesn't have an established timetable for return, and he can likely be viewed as doubtful for Friday's matchup with Toronto.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Not playing Sunday
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Murray (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Sacramento.
Murray's absence will extend to seven games due to a lumbar strain. His next chance to play is Thursday against the Heat, though the third-year pro lacks a clear timeline for a return. Murray stepped into a more prominent role in the nine games (eight starts) prior to his injury and averaged 7.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.3 steals over 28.7 minutes per game over that span.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Diagnosed with lumbar strain
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Murray has been diagnosed with a lumbar strain in his lower back and is currently without an official timetable to return.
Murray will miss his third consecutive game Sunday with a lumbar strain, and with no firm return date, it seems unlikely he'll play at all during Week 13. Until we receive a positive update on Murray's rehab process, he should be considered week-to-week.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Out once again
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Murray (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Murray will miss a third straight game since he's dealing with a lumbar strain, but his absence won't cause a lot of issues in most fantasy formats. His next chance to play will come against the Warriors on Tuesday.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Won't play vs. Houston
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Murray (back) is out for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Murray is in line for a second straight absence due to back soreness. He'll have another chance to return Sunday against the Knicks.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Won't play Wednesday
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Murray (back) will not play Wednesday against the Rockets.
Murray was previously listed as doubtful, so this is an expected update. With Jerami Grant (Achilles) out as well, the Trail Blazers could give utility man Sidy Cissoko some extra minutes against Houston.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Doubtful for Wednesday
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Murray (back) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.
Murray is unlikely to suit up Wednesday due to lower back soreness. In the likely event that the 25-year-old forward joins Jerami Grant (Achilles) on the sidelines, Sidy Cissoko is expected to step into the starting five.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Hanging on to starting role
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Murray finished with 10 points (3-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists and three steals in 27 minutes during Monday's 137-117 win over Utah.
Murray has started three consecutive games and eight of his last nine appearances amid the ongoing absence of Jerami Grant (Achilles). During that latter period, Murray has struggled to muster much fantasy relevance with averages of 7.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.3 steals in 28.6 minutes per game.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Back in starting lineup
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Murray is in Portland's starting lineup against New Orleans on Friday.
Murray came off the bench during Wednesday's loss to the Thunder but will return to the Trail Blazers' starting lineup Friday while Sidy Cissoko reverts to a bench role. Murray has started eight games this season, and as a starter he is averaging 7.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals over 30.1 minutes per game.
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