Kings' Keegan Murray: Ruled out Friday

Murray (back) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup against the Timberwolves, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Murray will miss a second consecutive game due lower back soreness, but the Kings haven't yet suggested the second-year forward's injury is a long-term concern. While Murray was sidelined for Wednesday's 117-112 loss to the Pelicans, Chris Duarte entered the starting five in his stead, while reserves Sasha Vezenkov and Trey Lyles also absorbed some of Murray's minutes.