Kings' Keegan Murray: To be re-evaluated in 10-to-14 days
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Murray (ankle) will be re-evaluated in 10-to-14 days, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.
Murray has officially been diagnosed with left ankle capsulitis, and he's set to miss at least the next 10 days. Precious Achiuwa has been starting in Murray's absence, and he should continue to see opportunities, as should De'Andre Hunter and Daeqwon Plowden.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Downgraded to doubtful
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Murray (ankle) has been downgraded to doubtful for Sunday's game against Memphis.
Murray was initially listed as questionable but is trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's contest. In the likely event that he's ruled out, Precious Achiuwa, Alex Karaban and Daeqwon Plowden would be candidates for increased playing time.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Questionable to play Sunday
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Murray is questionable to play Sunday against the Grizzlies due to left ankle capsulitis.
A final call on Murray's availability for Sunday will be made closer to Sunday's 9 p.m. ET tipoff. If he's not available to play, then Precious Achiuwa and potentially Alex Karaban could be in line to see more playing time at power forward.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Bounces back in defeat
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Murray notched 12 points (4-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 26 minutes during Friday's 128-120 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Murray rebounded from a two-point dud in the opener, reaching double figures and going 4-for-4 from the free-throw line. His three-point shot remains a concern, as he hasn't made a shot from deep this season. His starting role is still safe, but the winless Kings need him to right the ship soon.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Contributes 10 points
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Murray posted 10 points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and four rebounds in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 110-98 preseason loss to the Trail Blazers.
Murray got into double figures in Tuesday's exhibition. The sharpshooter is locked into a significant role for the rebuilding Kings and should serve as a tertiary scoring option behind Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine this season.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Cleared to play Saturday
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Murray (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's preseason game against the Warriors, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Murray was sidelined for each of the Kings' first two preseason games, but the fifth-year pro has been given the green light to play in Saturday's contest. He was limited to only 23 regular-season games during the 2025-26 campaign, but he entered training camp fully recovered from a left ankle injury that required surgery in mid-May.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Won't play Monday
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Murray (undisclosed) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Lakers, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
It's unclear why Murray is sitting out Sacramento's preseason opener, though his next chance to play in the preseason will come in Thursday's rematch against the Lakers. Precious Achiuwa, Dylan Cardwell and Alex Karaban are all candidates to see a bump in minutes due to Murray being sidelined.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Projected to start at four
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Murray (ankle) is projected to start at power forward for the Kings in 2026-27, according to Kings beat writer Chris Watkins.
Watkins believes De'Andre Hunter will start at small forward next to Murray, with rookie Alex Karaban coming off the bench. Murray underwent an arthroscopic procedure to remove loose bodies in his left ankle back in May, though he's expected to be ready in time for training camp.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Out for season finale
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Murray (ankle) will be sidelined for the Kings' final game of the season Sunday against the Trail Blazers.
Murray will end the season having not played since Feb. 25. The fourth-year forward couldn't get things going, struggling with injuries and appearing in just 23 games. He averaged 14.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.0 steals in 34.5 minutes.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Won't play Tuesday
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Murray (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Murray will miss a 20th consecutive contest due to a left ankle sprain, and it appears unlikely he'll return this season. His penultimate chance to suit up this season will come Friday against the Warriors.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Ruled out for Friday
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Murray (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against New Orleans.
Murray will miss an 18th consecutive contest due to a left ankle sprain, though he was recently cleared to take contact in practice. He should be considered doubtful for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Out for at least two weeks
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Murray will have his sprained left ankle re-evaluated by medical staff in two weeks, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.
The injury is to the same ankle that caused Murray to miss 20 consecutive games from early January to post-All-Star break. The Kings will take a cautious approach with the fourth-year forward, who could be back in action in mid-March depending on how well he progresses in his recovery. Nique Clifford, Malik Monk and Daeqwon Plowden are all candidates for increased roles for as long as Murray is sidelined.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Turns in 20 points
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Murray finished with 20 points (7-16 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes during Saturday's 139-122 loss to San Antonio.
Murray tied DeMar DeRozan for the Kings' highest scoring total. With Zach LaVine (finger) and Domantas Sabonis (knee) done for the season, there's tremendous pressure on Murray to carry a heavy load on both sides of the ball. While heavy usage should be expected nightly for Murray if he stays healthy, his lack of support may negatively affect his ability to post consistent totals down the stretch.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: To miss at least two more weeks
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Murray (ankle) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Murray has been cleared to resume on-court activities amidst his recovery from a left ankle sprain. However, the timetable for his return now appears likely to put him out of action until sometime after the mid-February All-Star break. Until De'Andre Hunter is ready to make his Kings debut, Malik Monk and Nique Clifford should both continue to occupy a sizable role in the rotation.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Closing in on return
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Murray (ankle) has been ramping up his activity and has recently taken part in the Kings' pregame warmups, potentially putting him on track to return to action at some point during the team's upcoming three-game homestand, Kyle Draper of NBC Sports California reported Wednesday during his radio appearance on Sactown Sports 1140.
The Kings haven't provided an official update on Murray since announcing Jan. 6 that he would be sidelined for 3-to-4 weeks due to a moderate left ankle sprain, but the fourth-year forward is seemingly progressing as anticipated in his recovery. Following Sunday's loss to the Wizards, the Kings will have Monday and Tuesday off before kicking off the homestand Wednesday versus the Grizzlies. If Murray is able to put in a full practice Monday and/or Tuesday, he could have a good chance at being available for Wednesday, though he may operate under a minutes restriction.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Won't play vs. Dallas
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Murray (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Murray had to exit Sunday's matchup against the Bucks with a left ankle injury, and it will keep him from suiting up Tuesday night. Nique Clifford will be a candidate to start in the frontcourt in Murray's absence, with Doug McDermott also likely to pick up more playing time.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Leaves for locker room Sunday
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Murray exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Bucks due to an apparent left ankle injury, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.
Murray limped off the court and required assistance getting back to the locker room. If the 25-year-old forward is unable to return, Nique Clifford will likely see an uptick in minutes the rest of the way.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Upgraded to available
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Murray (calf) is available for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.
The Kings planned to be without Murray for at least one week due to his strained right calf as of this past Friday, but the sharpshooter is well ahead of schedule in his recovery. His presence figures to push Keon Ellis back into a reserve role. Through his first 15 regular-season appearances, Murray has averaged 14.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.7 blocks and 1.5 steals in 37.1 minutes per game. However, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Kings closely monitor his playing time Tuesday.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Won't return Tuesday
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Murray won't return to Tuesday's game against the Pistons due to a right calf injury, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Murray didn't start the second half due to the calf issue and has now been ruled out for the remainder of the game. He'll finish with two points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two blocks, one rebound, one assist and one steal in 20 minutes. With the 25-year-old forward sidelined, Nique Clifford will likely pick up the slack the rest of the way. Murray's next chance to play will come Saturday versus Dallas.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Logs adequate line in loss
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Murray produced 15 points (7-19 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and two assists across 40 minutes during Saturday's 98-93 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Zach LaVine's (ankle) absence has forced Murray into a slightly different role, and he's stepped up with decent results despite a slight drop in rebound totals. The Kings are much more effective with Murray at the four, as the move to Precious Achiuwa in this scenario hasn't yielded a positive result. The team will be happy to get LaVine back so they can settle back into their usual rotation.
