Kings' Keegan Murray: Flirts with double-double in loss
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Murray accumulated 13 points (5-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 33 minutes during Saturday's 114-108 loss to the Bucks.
Murray came one rebound shy of a double-double, marking his second consecutive game with nine rebounds. Although Jonas Valanciunas is holding down the fort in place of Domantas Sabonis (ankle), Murray's frontcourt responsibilities have sharply increased since the team lost their marquee center. The Iowa product has recorded five consecutive double-digit scoring totals and has experienced a significant uptick in rebounds. The third-year pro is certainly worthy of fantasy consideration while Sabonis is out.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Notches 16 points
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Murray registered 16 points (6-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds and two steals in 33 minutes during Monday's 132-122 victory over Memphis.
Domantas Sabonis (ankle) left this game early, and it's not clear if he'll miss additional time. The Kings have a back-to-back set coming up Wednesday, and Murray could have more usage coming his way with Sabonis' status in jeopardy. Murray has been pretty quiet lately, averaging 12.1 points on 42.0 percent shooting over his last seven outings.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Records 18 points in win
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Murray amassed 18 points (6-10 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 25 minutes during Monday's 122-98 win over the Mavericks.
With Domantas Sabonis set to miss some time with a hamstring issue, Murray could offer a bit more offensive upside in the short term. He's been trending up in recent games as well, posting top-60 value in nine-category formats over his last 10 games with averages of 14.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.8 blocks and 2.5 three-pointers.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Strikes for season-high 26
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Murray racked up 26 points (9-16 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 118-101 win over the Jazz.
The third-year forward led all scorers on the night while setting a new season high in points. Murray hadn't even reached 20 points in a game since Nov. 24, and his complementary role in the Kings' offense didn't change much when De'Aaron Fox was swapped out for Zach LaVine. Over 11 games in February, Murray is averaging 13.5 points, 6.3 boards, 2.4 threes, 1.5 assists, 0.9 blocks and 0.8 steals.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Notches 10 points
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Murray recorded 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt), five rebounds and two steals over 25 minutes during Monday's 130-88 victory over Charlotte.
This was a quiet showing for Murray, but he saw limited minutes because of how quickly the Kings ran away with this contest. Over his last 10 games, Murray has been pretty reliable with eighth-round value in nine-category fantasy leagues. In that stretch, Murray produced 12.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.8 blocks and 2.1 three-pointers.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Hits for 19 in Minnesota
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Murray closed with 19 points (7-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal over 40 minutes during Monday's 116-114 win over the Timberwolves.
The third-year forward posted his best scoring effort since Jan. 10, but Murray hasn't been able to reach the 20-point mark since Nov. 24. His shot volume has fallen this season as he tries to find his place alongside ball-dominant players like DeMar DeRozan, and the trade that swapped De'Aaron Fox out for Zach LaVine isn't likely to open up more looks for Murray.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Stuffs stat sheet in loss
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Murray posted 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt), eight rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks in 39 minutes during Saturday's 143-120 loss to the Knicks.
The third-year forward delivered a nicely balanced stat line despite the loss, contributing in every facet of the game along the way, and fell just two boards short of what would've been his 12th double-double of the season. Although Murray has struggled to score efficiently this season, he looked to turn a corner in January, shooting 40.9 percent from three compared to 28.6 percent from October through December. He'll look to keep building Monday against the Nets.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Bounces back against Golden State
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Murray notched 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 123-117 win over the Warriors.
Murray scored single-digit points against Washington but responded with a solid out against Golden State. Murray is averaging 11.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 34.8 minutes across his previous 10 outings.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Double-doubles in win
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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: 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.
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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: 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.
