Murray ended Monday's 123-118 double-overtime victory over the Heat with 14 points (5-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block across 43 minutes.
Murray got back to form in the win over the Heat, filling up the stat sheet with a double-double while hitting his second-highest total from deep (4-for-6) this season. It was the 11th time this season that Murray has posted a double-double, which is a good sign after missing two of the last four games for the Kings due to an ankle injury.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Back in starting lineup Sunday
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Murray is in the Kings' starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Warriors, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Murray missed the last two games due to left-ankle soreness. He will return for Sunday's game and be inserted into the starting lineup due to the absence of De'Aaron Fox (hip). Since Dec. 1, Murray has averaged 10.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.9 blocks over 33.5 minutes per game.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Good to go Sunday
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Murray (ankle) is listed as available for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Murray will return to action following a two-game absence due to left-ankle soreness. The 24-year-old has struggled with efficiency of late, and in his last five outings, he has averaged 8.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists while shooting 31.8 percent from the field across 31.4 minutes per contest.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Expected to play Sunday
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Murray (ankle), who's officially listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against the Warriors, NBA reporter Mark Haynes reports.
Murray missed two straight games due to left-ankle soreness but should be back in the starting lineup Sunday, though De'Aaron Fox (hip) is unlikely to suit up. Across 12 December outings, Murray averaged 10.3 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.7 steals-plus-blocks in 33.5 minutes per game.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Questionable for Sunday
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Murray (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Warriors, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Murray has missed the past two games for the Kings, but he appears to be trending in the right direction -- he was able to do some individual work at Saturday's practice. If Murray isn't able to suit up for the first leg of this back-to-back set, Keon Ellis and Trey Lyles could see extended run.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Won't play due to ankle soreness
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Murray (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Initially listed as doubtful to play, Murray will miss his first game since Dec. 16 due to left ankle soreness. With Joel Embiid (rest) sidelined on the other side for Philadelphia, the Kings could opt to go small and move either Keon Ellis or Kevin Huerter into the starting lineup Wednesday, but Trey Lyles is also a candidate to join the first unit. Friday's matchup with Memphis marks Murray's next opportunity to play.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Nursing ankle issue
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Murray is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the 76ers due to left ankle soreness, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Murray hasn't looked quite himself lately, averaging 8.0 points on 31.8 percent shooting from the field over his last five games, though it's unclear how long he's been dealing with this injury. Doug McDermott would be a solid candidate to start in Murray's place Wednesday, assuming he's ultimately ruled out closer to tipoff.
Murray accumulated four points (2-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and two steals over 36 minutes during Monday's 110-100 victory over the Mavericks.
Murray is currently shooting a career-low 41.3 percent from the floor this season. He can't seem to get his shot to drop, which has become an ugly trend for the young wing in Sacramento.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Cleared to face Lakers
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Murray (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Lakers, Deuce Mason of NBC Sports California reports.
Murray will suit up Saturday after being labeled questionable due to left ankle soreness. The third-year forward is averaging a career-high 7.7 rebounds per game this season but is averaging 2.9 fewer points per game than he did in 2023-24. However, Murray would be in line for more usage Saturday if Domantas Sabonis (back) is sidelined.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Questionable to play Saturday
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Murray (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Lakers, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Murray was sidelined for this past Monday's game against the Nuggets due to left ankle soreness. He was able to return Thursday against the Lakers and finished with 10 points, seven rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block over 35 minutes. Keon Ellis and Kevin Huerter would be the top candidates to enter the Kings' starting five Saturday if Murray is unable to play.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Officially good to go
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Murray (ankle) is available for Thursday's game versus the Lakers, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Murray has been upgraded from questionable to available Thursday after missing Sacramento's previous contest with left ankle soreness. The 24-year-old forward is averaging 12.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 assists in 35.2 minutes across his last 10 outings.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Plans to play Thursday
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Murray (ankle) plans to play in Thursday's game versus the Lakers, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Murray is officially listed as questionable Thursday after missing Sacramento's previous contest due to left ankle soreness. While Murray intends to play against the Lakers, his official status will likely be revealed closer to tipoff at 10 p.m. EST.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Tabbed questionable
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Murray (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Murray didn't play in Monday's game due to left ankle soreness and was absent from practice Wednesday. His availability for Thursday's tilt remains up in the air, and he may need to test out the ankle pregame before being ruled in or out. If he doesn't suit up, Doug McDermott and Keon Ellis could see more opportunities.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Sits out practice Wednesday
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Murray (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Murray missed his first game of the 2024-25 regular season Monday due to left ankle soreness, and he's still less than 100 percent. Murray's status for Thursday's game against the Lakers is up in the air, but there should be more clarity when the Kings release their injury report Wednesday evening. If Murray misses more time, Keon Ellis and Doug McDermott could both benefit from a fantasy perspective.
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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: 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.
