Kings' Keegan Murray: Won't play Monday vs. Denver
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Murray (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nuggets, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Murray will miss his first game of the 2024-25 regular season Monday due to left ankle soreness, and his next opportunity to play will be Thursday against the Lakers. He had scored in double digits in four of the Kings' last five games and averaged 13.2 points and 7.4 rebounds across 34.4 minutes per contest over that span. Murray's absence Monday should mean more minutes for Colby Jones and Jae Crowder.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Iffy against Denver
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Murray is questionable to play against the Nuggets on Monday due to left ankle soreness.
Murray was a very late addition to the injury report, and that's a concerning sign. The Kings will already be without Kevin Huerter (shoulder) as well. If Murray is unable to suit up, the Kings could potentially turn to Jae Crowder or Doug McDermott.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Efficient in victory
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Murray contributed 18 points (7-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and nine rebounds in 34 minutes during Thursday's 111-109 win over the Pelicans.
Murray's 18 points were his most since Nov. 24. The 24-year-old guard has struggled with his efficiency from behind the arc this season, converting just 29.9 percent of his 5.5 three-point attempts per contest.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Comes close to double-double
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Murray logged 21 points (7-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 36 minutes during Sunday's 108-103 loss to the Nets.
Murray was a consistent performer on both ends of the court for the Kings in this one, and he finished just two boards away from recording a double-double. However, this was just the third game in which Murray reached the 20-point mark. His lack of consistency on a game-to-game basis, as well as his reduced role in an offensive scheme that also features Domantas Sabonis, De'Aaron Fox and DeMar DeRozan, limits his upside.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Fouls out in 22 minutes
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Murray amassed seven points (3-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and two steals across 22 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 109-108 loss to the Hawks.
Murray saw a season-low 22 minutes as a result of fouling out in the loss. He's had a tough season for the most part, particularly with his perimeter shooting. Through 15 regular-season games, he's hitting just 29.9 percent from beyond the arc.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Double-double in OT loss
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Murray notched 14 points (6-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 45 minutes during Friday's 130-126 overtime loss to the Timberwolves.
The third-year forward has taken a big step forward in 2024-25 when it comes to his production on the glass. Murray has pulled down double-digit boards in six of nine games to begin November, averaging 13.7 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.7 threes and 0.8 blocks on the month, and Friday's double-double was his sixth of the season.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Season-high 14 boards
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Murray amassed 14 points (5-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds and one assist in 43 minutes during Sunday's 127-118 overtime victory over the Suns.
Murray's 14 boards were a season-high mark. He's grabbed double-digit rebounds in three straight, five of his last seven games and six times overall this season. The addition of DeMar DeRozan hasn't impacted Murray's ability to rack up stats, though the latter has been ice-cold from deep to start the campaign. Murray is shooting 28.6 percent from deep through 10 games after posting a 35.8 percent clip from downtown last year and a 41.4 percent mark as a rookie.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Records 22/12 double-double
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Murray closed Wednesday's 122-107 win over Toronto with 22 points (9-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one block across 35 minutes.
Murray has taken a significant leap forward this season, most notably as a rebounder. He averaged only 5.5 rebounds per game during his 2023-24 campaign, a stark contrast to his average of 8.3 boards over the first eight games of the season. Although DeMar DeRozan was expected to cut into Murray's production, the opposite has occurred, with Murray enjoying a prolific start in an adjusted role.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Debuts with double-double
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Murray posted 23 points (8-17 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists over 43 minutes during Thursday's 117-115 loss to Minnesota.
Murray only had eight double-doubles last season, with a lack of rebounding opportunities providing the primary barrier for more. Murray took a big leap forward as a scorer in 2023-24, increasing his nightly average by three points from his rookie season. His three-point volume in the opener suggests that the perimeter game will be a greater focus after averaging 6.6 attempts per game beyond the arc during his sophomore season. The rebound increase could be due to the departure of Harrison Barnes, who was often at Murray's position but did not rebound as effectively.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Heavy shot volume in loss
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Murray produced 21 points (8-19 FG, 5-11 3Pt), five rebounds, two steals and an assist across 37 minutes in Tuesday's 117-114 preseason loss to the Jazz.
Although Murray is an effective shooter, his shot volume from the perimeter was uncharacteristic compared to his first two seasons with the Kings. He averaged 6.6 three-point attempts per game last season and made 10 or more attempts just 14 times. It's an encouraging sign for Murray, who could still be negatively affected by the arrival of DeMar DeRozan. If preseason results are any indication, the current combination is working well between the two wing men.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Busy at defensive end Friday
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Murray scored 17 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT) while adding five steals, two assists, one rebound and one block in 26 minutes during Friday's 109-106 preseason loss to the Warriors.
The Kings' new-look starting lineup with DeMar DeRozan appeared to be just about in midseason form, as all five players scored in double digits. Murray made his biggest impact on the defensive end though, an encouraging sign after he averaged 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks over 77 regular-season games in 2023-24. The third-year forward may have more to offer in those categories this season, especially with DeRozan on board to handle more of the offensive load.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Team option picked up
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The Kings exercised Murray's team option for the 2025-26 season Thursday, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Murray is now set to remain in Sacramento for at least the first four seasons of his career. In 2023-24, the 24-year-old forward averaged 15.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals in 33.6 minutes across 77 regular-season appearances, all of which were starts. Murray is set to start at power forward for the Kings once again this season.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Leads all scorers in win
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Murray ended with 32 points (10-20 FG, 8-13 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and two steals over 39 minutes during Tuesday's 118-94 Play-In Game win over the Warriors.
Murray torched the Warriors to the tune of 32 points, including eight three-pointers. The Kings led from start to finish, sending Golden State home in emphatic fashion. They will now head to New Orleans, where the Pelicans await, with both teams trying to secure the eighth and final playoff spot.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Available for Thursday's matchup
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Murray (calf) is available for Thursday's game against New Orleans.
Murray was a full participant in Thursday's shootaround and will officially be available once again despite his lingering calf soreness. However, the Kings are playing the first half of a back-to-back set Thursday, so the team could monitor the forward's playing time against the Pelicans.
Murray is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans with left calf soreness.
Murray will be tabbed questionable for a second consecutive contest due to a left calf issue. He played through the injury Tuesday, generating 15 points, 10 rebounds and two assists across 38 minutes in a 112-105 loss to the Thunder. The Kings could be more inclined to rest Murray with Thursday's game being the first of a back-to-back, though Sacramento isn't in the best position to rest players as the team jostles for positioning in what appears to be a likely spot in the Play-In Tournament. If Murray were to miss Thursday's contest, Colby Jones and Trey Lyles would benefit from expanded roles, while one or both of Sasha Vezenkov and Kessler Edwards could enter the rotation.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Good to go Tuesday
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Murray (calf) does not carry an injury designation in advance of Tuesday's game against Oklahoma City.
Murray's presence on the Kings' initial injury report can likely be attributed to routine maintenance. The second-year forward is averaging 18.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.6 blocks while launching 16.6 shots per game over his last five contests.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Scores 18 points in loss
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Murray notched 18 points (7-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt), two rebounds and one block in 32 minutes during Thursday's 120-109 loss to the Knicks.
Murray finished this game as the Kings' second overall scorer, ahead of Domantas Sabonis and only trailing De'Aaron Fox. Murray has now cleared the 15-point mark in seven of his last eight appearances, and the second-year forward is embracing more touches -- and a bigger role -- on offense since the team has had to adjust to the absence of Malik Monk (knee).
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Pops for 22 points in win
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Murray ended with 22 points (8-12 FG, 6-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 38 minutes during Saturday's 109-107 win over Orlando.
Murray found some rhythm on the offensive end, scoring at least 20 points for the first time in almost a month. It was a welcome sight for fantasy managers, especially those who have been holding him through his recent struggles. He should continue to play heavy minutes, providing him an opportunity to build on this performance.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Double-double in win
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Murray produced 19 points (7-13 FG, 5-10 3Pt), 11 rebounds, three assists and two steals in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 120-107 victory over the Lakers.
Murray continues to rain in threes while playing at home, with his three-point efficiency rising to 42.5 percent on 6.5 triples per game when the Kings are in Sacramento. Wednesday represented his fifth double-double of the season and his first since Feb. 11.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Ruled out Tuesday
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Murray (ankle) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Bucks, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Murray has been downgraded from questionable to out due to a left ankle sprain. In his absence, Trey Lyles, Kessler Edwards and Chris Duarte are candidates to receive increased minutes. Murray's next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with the Lakers.
