Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Matches season high in scoring
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Murray ended with 16 points (6-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and five assists across 30 minutes during Monday's 134-99 victory over the Nets.
The absence of Jerami Grant (foot) opened the door to more playing time for Murray, who took advantage of the opportunity by tying a season best in points and setting a season high in dimes. However, Murray is likely to revert to a lesser role once Grant is healthy, which could drop Murray's minutes back under the 20s.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Spark off bench in win
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Murray totaled 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 25 minutes during Monday's 114-95 victory over the Nets.
After going unused off the bench Sunday, Murray saw extended run Monday and made the most of it, contributing an ultra-efficient 14 points in a winning effort. This marked the Iowa product's second-highest scoring output of the season, with his top mark being a 16-point performance against the Timberwolves on Feb. 24, and his ninth double-digit scoring effort of the campaign. The availability of Vit Krejci (calf) moving forward will likely factor into Murray's role, though Monday's showing bodes well for him to remain in the rotation.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Handles meager role in return
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Murray (illness) registered three points (1-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and four rebounds over 16 minutes during Sunday's 131-111 victory over Indiana.
Murray returned from a two-game absence Sunday after battling an illness. With Deni Avdija (back) also returning to action in the 20-point win, the Trail Blazers are now close to full health at forward and on the wing. Murray is unlikely to see his playing time pick up dramatically moving forward, making it difficult to depend on him for fantasy purposes.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Questionable for Sunday
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Murray (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Indiana.
Murray is in danger of missing a third straight game due to an illness. If he's ultimately ruled out, Sidy Cissoko, Scoot Henderson and Matisse Thybulle could see an uptick in minutes, especially if Deni Avdija (back) is also downgraded from questionable to out.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Questionable for Wednesday
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Murray (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Murray departed Sunday's matchup early due to an illness, and he's now in danger of missing additional game action. The team will presumably re-evaluate the Iowa product leading up to Wednesday's tipoff before providing another update on his status.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Exits early Sunday
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Murray (illness) will not return to Sunday's game against the Hawks. He'll finish with no counting stats across four minutes.
Murray got the starting nod Sunday but logged just over four minutes before exiting the contest due to an illness. His next opportunity to play will come Wednesday in Memphis.
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Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Will start Tuesday
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Murray will start Tuesday's game against Minnesota, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
With Deni Avdija (back) sidelined, Murray will enter the starting five in his third outing back from a 19-game absence due to a lumbar strain. As a starter this season (11 games), the 25-year-old has averaged 7.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.4 steals in 29.2 minutes per tilt.
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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: 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.
