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: 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: 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
