Spurs' Dejounte Murray: Ends season in rough fashion
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Murray had 16 points (5-19 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one block in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 113-103 loss to the Pelicans.
Murray was by no means invisible in the play-in loss, as he led San Antonio with five assists and tied for the team lead with nine rebounds. However, he was largely clamped down on offense by Herbert Jones and finished with a poor 5-for-19 shooting line. Despite the disappointing finale, Murray enjoyed a breakout campaign, finishing as a top-10 fantasy performer by averaging 21.1 points, 9.2 dimes, 8.3 boards, 2.0 steals and 1.3 three-pointers, each of which was a career-best mark.
Murray (illness) notched 17 points (5-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven assists, three steals and one rebound across 32 minutes during Sunday's 130-120 loss to the Mavericks.
Before the game, head coach Gregg Popovich heavily implied that Murray, among others, wouldn't see his full workload, but that turned out to be false. Playing for the first time since March 30 after missing five games with an illness, Murray played well into the fourth quarter of a game that didn't carry any postseason implications. While the lack of transparency may have been frustrating for those that rostered him in DFS, the fact that Murray was able to get his wind back before Wednesday's play-in game at New Orleans has to be viewed as a positive.
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Spurs' Dejounte Murray: To see limited action in finale
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Murray will play limited minutes during Sunday's regular-season finale against the Mavericks, Paul Garcia of Project Spurs reports.
Coach Gregg Popovich did not specify just how many minutes Murray will see, but he noted that the star point guard, along with jakob Poeltl, Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson, will each only play enough to "get a workout and get a rhythm." For DFS purposes, all four players should likely be avoided, but the fact that Murray is back in the lineup after missing five straight games with a non-COVID illness is a very encouraging sign ahead of Wednesday's play-in game against New Orleans.
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Spurs' Dejounte Murray: Available Sunday
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Murray (illness) is not listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Mavericks, Ty Jager of PoundingTheRock.com reports.
Murray has missed five straight games due to an illness and subsequent conditioning issues. However, the dynamic point guard is expected to be available Sunday to get his rhythm back ahead of Wednesday's win-or-go-home play-in matchup against the Pelicans.
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Spurs' Dejounte Murray: Out Saturday
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Murray (illness) is out Saturday against the Warriors for reconditioning purposes, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Murray will miss a fifth straight game due to an illness and subsequent conditioning issues. His next chance to play is the Spurs' final regular-season game, Sunday at Dallas.
Murray (illness) is out Thursday against the Timberwolves, Bruno Passos of PoundingTheRock.com reports.
An illness will keep Murray out for a fourth straight game, and he'll have just two more chances to return before the end of the regular season. Tre Jones figures to remain with the starters.
Murray (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Murray is slated to miss a third straight game due to an illness. Tre Jones is expected to serve as the starting point guard once again.
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Spurs' Dejounte Murray: Ruled out Sunday
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Murray (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Although coach Gregg Popovich said prior to Sunday's game that he considered Murray probable, the 25-year-old will be forced to miss a second consecutive matchup due to an illness. Tre Jones will likely serve as the starting point guard once again.
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Spurs' Dejounte Murray: Upgraded to probable
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Coach Gregg Popovich said that Murray (illness) is probable for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Murray was initially listed as questionable on the Spurs' injury report, but it appears as though he has a good chance to suit up against Portland after missing Friday's win over the Trail Blazers. Across his last five appearances, he's averaged 25.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and 8.4 assists in 36.0 minutes per game.
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Spurs' Dejounte Murray: Questionable vs. Blazers
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Murray (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Murray was a late scratch Friday against the Blazers due to an illness, and it's not clear if he'll be feeling better by Sunday. If he sits out again, Tre Jones would presumably draw another start.
Murray is out Friday against the Trail Blazers due to a non-COVID illness, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Murray wasn't initially on the Spurs' injury report for Friday's matchup, but he'll be unavailable due to his illness. Tre Jones and Lonnie Walker should see increased run against Portland.
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Spurs' Dejounte Murray: Dazzles with season-high 33 points
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Murray closed Monday's 123-120 win over the Rockets with 33 points (11-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 9-12 FT), 11 assists, seven rebounds, two blocks and two steals in 38 minutes.
San Antonio has now reeled off four straight victories, and Murray's prolific production has been essential in helping the Spurs close the gap with the Lakers for the 10th spot in the Western Conference standings and the final spot in the play-in tournament. Through 12 games in March, Murray is averaging 25.0 points, 9.1 assists, 8.4 boards, 2.3 steals and 1.7 three-pointers while shooting 46.2 percent from the floor and 82.1 percent from the free-throw line.
