Murray closed with 11 points (4-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 38 minutes during Friday's 105-98 Play-In Game loss to New Orleans.
Murray had to leave the game in the second quarter due to a hip problem, and even though he returned in the second half, he didn't look at his best -- and he was certainly not as good as he was against the Warriors in the previous round of the Play-In Tournament. Murray ends his second professional campaign with averages of 15.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks in 33.6 minutes per game -- all slight improvements from his rookie season.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Heads to locker room
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Murray went to the locker room after suffering a left hip injury during the second quarter of Friday's Play-In Game against the Pelicans, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Murray appeared to slip on a wet spot on the court, and he was reportedly favoring his hip on the way to the locker room, per Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento. Trey Lyles would likely be asked to step up if Murray can't return.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Cleared to return
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Murray (hip) has returned to Friday's Play-In Game against New Orleans, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Murray went to the locker room at the end of the first half with left hip soreness, but he's been cleared to return. He'll be asked to play a big role down the stretch with the Kings facing a nine-point deficit to begin the third quarter.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Leads all scorers in win
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Murray ended with 32 points (10-20 FG, 8-13 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and two steals over 39 minutes during Tuesday's 118-94 Play-In Game win over the Warriors.
Murray torched the Warriors to the tune of 32 points, including eight three-pointers. The Kings led from start to finish, sending Golden State home in emphatic fashion. They will now head to New Orleans, where the Pelicans await, with both teams trying to secure the eighth and final playoff spot.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Drills five threes again in loss
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Murray contributed 23 points (9-19 FG, 5-12 3Pt), seven rebounds and three steals across 43 minutes during Friday's 108-107 loss to Phoenix.
Murray was efficient from downtown for a second consecutive game and broke the 20-point barrier for the first time in seven games. The second-year Iowa product has improved in almost every major category as a starter in the 2023-24 campaign, averaging 15.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists over 76 games.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Available for Thursday's matchup
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Murray (calf) is available for Thursday's game against New Orleans.
Murray was a full participant in Thursday's shootaround and will officially be available once again despite his lingering calf soreness. However, the Kings are playing the first half of a back-to-back set Thursday, so the team could monitor the forward's playing time against the Pelicans.
Murray is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans with left calf soreness.
Murray will be tabbed questionable for a second consecutive contest due to a left calf issue. He played through the injury Tuesday, generating 15 points, 10 rebounds and two assists across 38 minutes in a 112-105 loss to the Thunder. The Kings could be more inclined to rest Murray with Thursday's game being the first of a back-to-back, though Sacramento isn't in the best position to rest players as the team jostles for positioning in what appears to be a likely spot in the Play-In Tournament. If Murray were to miss Thursday's contest, Colby Jones and Trey Lyles would benefit from expanded roles, while one or both of Sasha Vezenkov and Kessler Edwards could enter the rotation.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Double-doubles in loss
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Murray closed with 15 points (5-16 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 112-105 loss to the Thunder.
Murray was on the injury report leading up to Tuesday with left calf soreness, but it was likely a minor issue. This was the eighth double-double of the season for Murray, and his second in his past three games.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Good to go Tuesday
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Murray (calf) does not carry an injury designation in advance of Tuesday's game against Oklahoma City.
Murray's presence on the Kings' initial injury report can likely be attributed to routine maintenance. The second-year forward is averaging 18.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.6 blocks while launching 16.6 shots per game over his last five contests.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Joins injury report
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Murray is questionable for Tuesday's game against Oklahoma City due to left calf soreness.
Murray launched 18 shots in Sunday's blowout victory over Brooklyn with no in-game injury being reported, but his status is nonetheless uncertain for Tuesday's contest. Sacramento currently holds the eighth seed in the Western Conference, but the team can still ascend to fifth or drop to the 10th seed in the final week of the season.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Scores 18 points in loss
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Murray notched 18 points (7-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt), two rebounds and one block in 32 minutes during Thursday's 120-109 loss to the Knicks.
Murray finished this game as the Kings' second overall scorer, ahead of Domantas Sabonis and only trailing De'Aaron Fox. Murray has now cleared the 15-point mark in seven of his last eight appearances, and the second-year forward is embracing more touches -- and a bigger role -- on offense since the team has had to adjust to the absence of Malik Monk (knee).
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Posts 19 points in win
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Murray contributed 19 points (8-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 38 minutes during Tuesday's 109-95 victory over the Clippers.
Murray is popping at the right time, as the Kings have suffered numerous key injuries down the stretch. Murray should approach 40 minutes nightly as the Kings make a final playoff push, so the second-year pro will be given every opportunity to succeed. He's averaged 19.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists over the past five games.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Steps up with 25 points
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Murray registered 25 points (10-18 FG, 5-12 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and one block in 35 minutes during Sunday's 127-106 victory over the Jazz.
It's all hands on deck for the Kings as they added Malik Monk (knee) to the injury report, joining Kevin Huerter (shoulder) as inactive for the foreseeable future. After a scoring slump that lingered into March, Murray has started to come alive again, and it couldn't come at a better time. The Kings are in a battle to the finish as they try to stay in the best possible play-in position in the West.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Logs another 20-point game
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Murray supplied 23 points (9-20 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 38 minutes during Monday's 108-96 win over Philadelphia.
Murray suffered through a 10-game streak where he failed to exceed 20 points, but he kept the production going after breaking the slump Saturday night against Orlando. Although his numbers since the All-Star break have been less than ideal, the Iowa product can pop with a decent number occasionally. The Kings' stock has dropped due to a lack of support for Domantas Sabonis and De'Aaron Fox in recent weeks, but Murray's solid effort was an encouraging sign of progress.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Pops for 22 points in win
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Murray ended with 22 points (8-12 FG, 6-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 38 minutes during Saturday's 109-107 win over Orlando.
Murray found some rhythm on the offensive end, scoring at least 20 points for the first time in almost a month. It was a welcome sight for fantasy managers, especially those who have been holding him through his recent struggles. He should continue to play heavy minutes, providing him an opportunity to build on this performance.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Double-double in win
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Murray produced 19 points (7-13 FG, 5-10 3Pt), 11 rebounds, three assists and two steals in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 120-107 victory over the Lakers.
Murray continues to rain in threes while playing at home, with his three-point efficiency rising to 42.5 percent on 6.5 triples per game when the Kings are in Sacramento. Wednesday represented his fifth double-double of the season and his first since Feb. 11.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Cleared to face Lakers
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Murray (ankle) will play in Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Murray missed his first game since November on Tuesday due to a sprained left ankle. However, he's received the green light ahead of Wednesday's closing end of the back-to-back. Murray should reclaim his starting spot alongside Domantas Sabonis in the frontcourt.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Questionable for Wednesday
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Murray (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Lakers.
Murray is in danger of missing his second straight contest due to a left ankle sprain. Kevin Huerter (leg) is also questionable, so Keon Ellis, Chris Duarte and Davion Mitchell would be candidates for increased playing time if the Kings are shorthanded.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Ruled out Tuesday
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Murray (ankle) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Bucks, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Murray has been downgraded from questionable to out due to a left ankle sprain. In his absence, Trey Lyles, Kessler Edwards and Chris Duarte are candidates to receive increased minutes. Murray's next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with the Lakers.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Active at shootaround
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Murray (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks, but he was active during the team's morning shootaround, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Murray has appeared in 46 straight games and looks to be on track to continue that streak Tuesday night, though his official availability will likely come down to a game-time decision. Given Tuesday's matchup is the front end of a back-to-back set, the Kings may proceed with caution.
