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: 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: Iffy to face Oklahoma City
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Murray (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Murray is in danger of missing a second straight game due to a right quadriceps contusion. If the 25-year-old forward joins Jerami Grant (Achilles) on the sidelines once again, Sidy Cissoko and Rayan Rupert are candidates for increased minutes. Murray has started each of his last five appearances, during which he has averaged 7.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 steals in 30.4 minutes per contest.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: To start Saturday
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Murray is part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Sacramento, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Murray will make his fourth start of the campaign, filling in for the absent Jerami Grant (Achilles). As a starter, Murray is averaging 7.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 29.7 minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Joining starting five
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Murray is starting Thursday's game against the Pelicans.
Murray will step into the starting five on a night when Portland is shorthanded in the frontcourt. Donovan Clingan (lower leg), Robert Williams (illness) and Yang Hansen (face) are all sidelined, opening up opportunities for both Murray and Duop Reath.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Good to go
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Murray (hip) is available for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Murray will return from a one-game absence due to a bruised left hip. In 20 appearances this season, Murray is averaging 5.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals across 24.7 minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Questionable for Friday
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Murray (hip) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Murray didn't play Wednesday night against the Cavaliers and is iffy for Friday night. Murray is averaging 5.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 steals over 24.8 minutes this season, and if he is unable to play, Caleb Love could see an uptick in minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Iffy for Wednesday
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Murray is questionable for Wednesday's game against Cleveland due to a left hip contusion.
It's the second night of a back-to-back set for the Trail Blazers, so they could exercise caution with Murray. With several Portland players on the injury report, it's possible Caleb Love will be thrust into a significant role against the Cavaliers.
Murray produced nine points (4-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 122-121 loss to the Bulls.
Murray logged a season-high 35 minutes, continuing to play a sizeable role for the injured Trail Blazers. After starting the previous game, he shifted to the bench but was able to contribute across all the major categories. Despite the opportunity, Murray simply doesn't have enough upside to warrant fantasy attention outside of deeper formats.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Coming off bench vs. Bulls
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Murray isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Chicago.
Murray drew his first start of the season Tuesday against the Suns, totaling three points and four boards in 25 minutes. He'll return to the bench Wednesday as the Blazers elect to roll out Deni Avdija, Jerami Grant and Donovan Clingan in the starting frontcourt.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Won't play Wednesday
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Murray (illness) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Murray was a late addition to the injury report Wednesday morning due to illness, and he'll sit out the contest. The third-year wing has averaged 5.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 21.8 minutes per game in 2025-26. His absence should open up more minutes for Matisse Thybulle and Rayan Rupert. His next chance to play will come Friday against Denver
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Downgraded to questionable
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Murray (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Murray wasn't on the initial injury report, but presumably, he woke up under the weather. Murray has averaged 21.7 minutes per game through four games, and if he's unable to play, the Trail Blazers could use a committee approach to soak up his minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Scores 12 points from bench
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Murray tallied 12 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 FT, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds and an assist over 19 minutes in Wednesday's 129-123 preseason loss to the Warriors.
Murray returns to the Trail Blazers after his first-round selection by the team two years ago. The 25-year-old Iowa product endured a dip in minutes during his sophomore campaign, and the acquisition of Deni Avdija clouded his outlook with the team. His youth falls in line with Portland's game plan, but the wealth of talent ahead of him on the depth chart significantly reduces his fantasy viability.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Posts first double-double in finale
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Murray provided 10 points (4-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and one block in 30 minutes during Sunday's 109-81 victory over the Lakers.
Other than a handful of spot starts in 2024-25, Murray didn't present very much appeal. However, he did record his first double-double of the campaign Sunday. Murray averaged 7.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.7 steals in 28.9 minutes over his six outings as a starter this season, but he shot a dreadful 32.7 percent from the floor as a member of the first unit.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Promoted to starting role
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Murray is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Warriors, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Murray will replace Shaedon Sharpe (knee) in the starting lineup. The second-year forward has logged at least 20 minutes in each of his last three appearances off the bench and should be in line for a sizable uptick in workload in a starting role.
Murray supplied 18 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Sunday's 120-109 win over the Spurs.
Murray played a significant role Sunday, pouring in a season-high 18 points. He has now played at least 27 minutes in two straight games, an indication that he could end the season as a prominent part of the rotation. With that said, prior to his last two games, Murray had failed to score in six straight contests.
