Kings' Keegan Murray: Posts 41 points in final SL game
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Murray logged 41 points (11-20 FG, 6-11 3PT, 13-15 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one steal and four blocks in 31 minutes of Wednesday's 95-83 Summer League win over Miami.
Murray once again was the best player on the floor, following up a 29-point outing in Sacramento's Summer League opener with a 41-point outburst. After two outstanding showings in the California Classic, Murray's Summer League action will come to a close, as he won't play in Las Vegas, per Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee. After showing off an improved ability to create his own shots off the dribble, Murray could be in line for a sophomore leap in 2023-24 as the Kings' expected starting power forward.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Double-doubles in win
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Murray registered 15 points (5-17 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one block across 45 minutes during Friday's 118-99 victory over the Warriors in Game 6 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Murray didn't have a good shooting performance and ended with more field goal attempts (17) than points scored (15), but the rookie still salvaged his fantasy line by posting a double-double, his first of the series. He has also scored in double figures in three straight outings.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Finally finds form
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Murray ended with 23 points (9-13 FG, 5-7 3Pt), seven rebounds and one assist over 33 minutes during Sunday's 126-125 loss to the Warriors in Game 4 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Murray had his best game of the playoffs, dropping in 23 points including 5-of-7 from the perimeter. Sadly, he was unable to round out his evening with any peripheral production of note, something that's been an ongoing issue for the rookie. With the series now tied at 2-2, the Kings will return home for a critical Game 5.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Struggles continue Thursday
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Murray posted six points (2-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one block and one steal across 22 minutes during Thursday's 114-97 loss to the Warriors in Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Murray continues to play poorly for the Kings, ending with just six points in 22 minutes. After an encouraging end to the regular season, the rookie has been a no-show across all three playoff appearances. Despite leading the series 2-1, the Kings would love to see Murray turn things around, providing them with a viable offensive option as opposed to a dud.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Good to go
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Murray (foot) will play in Friday's game against the Warriors, John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.
Murray was questionable due to a sore foot, but that does not look to be serious. With several other starters sidelined, the rookie will have an opportunity to be more of a focus in the Kings' offense.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Questionable Friday
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Murray is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors due to right foot soreness.
Murray has only missed two games this season, but it appears there's a chance that number will hit three Friday. Trey Lyles (shoulder) and Domantas Sabonis (ankle) are also questionable, so the Kings' frontcourt could be very thin Friday night. If all these guys are out, Chimezie Metu and Kessler Edwards could get major minutes.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Puts up 18 points in OT loss
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Murray amassed 18 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 35 minutes during Sunday's 142-134 overtime loss to the Spurs.
Murray has had a fair share of ups and downs in his first year in the league, but he seems to be finding consistency right when the Kings will need him the most. He's scored in double digits in all but one of his last 10 outings, averaging 15.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game in that span.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Strong outing in win
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Murray provided 20 points (8-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 27 minutes during Friday's 138-114 win over Portland.
Murray notched his third outing of March with at least 20 points and set a new career high with three blocks. The rookie has been prone to inconsistent play to start his NBA career, evidenced by his three-point performance (1-8 FG) two games prior, but he's certainly capable of solid production when he's at his best. Over his last 10 appearances, Murray has averaged 14.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.4 steals-plus-blocks with 47/43/37 shooting splits.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Falls flat in loss
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Murray closed with three points (1-8 FG, 1-6 3Pt), six rebounds and one steal over 28 minutes during Monday's 119-115 loss to Minnesota.
Coming into the contest, Murray had averaged 18.2 points on 50.7 percent shooting over his previous five games. Still, the rookie has been susceptible to disappointing shooting nights. However, his overall averages are still solid, so for now, he appears to be more trustworthy in season-long leagues than in daily fantasy.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Goes for 22 points in loss
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Murray closed Monday's 128-120 loss to the Jazz with 22 points (8-16 FG, 6-14 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 32 minutes.
Murray has endured a turbulent rookie campaign, but he's been trending up over his past four games, having eclipsed 30 minutes on each occasion while averaging 15.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.0 triples, 1.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks and shooting 45.7 percent from the field. Kevin Huerter (knee) was sidelined for a second straight game Monday and could be in line to miss more time, so the Kings may need Murray to continue to serve as a secondary scoring option behind co-stars Domantas Sabonis and De'Aaron Fox.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Bounces back against Wizards
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Murray closed Saturday's 132-118 victory over the Wizards with 19 points (7-15 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 35 minutes.
Murray scored in double digits for the second game in a row and surpassed the 15-point plateau for the first time since Feb. 26. The rookie is fully entrenched as a starter for the Kings, but his performances remain inconsistent. He's averaging 9.3 points per game while shooting 40.3 percent from the field across nine March outings.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Struggles from field Monday
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Murray racked up seven points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds over 22 minutes during Monday's 133-124 loss to the Bucks.
Murray's role in the starting lineup is safe, but there's no question he needs to start producing better. He's now scored in single digits in three of his last five games and is averaging a meager 10.3 points per game since the All-Star break.
Murray notched 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt), 10 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 123-117 victory over the Thunder.
Murray continues to play his best basketball of the season, scoring double-digits for the fourth straight game and recording the fourth double-double of his young career. It appears as though the game is starting to slow down for him, allowing him to play more within his comfort zone. While he remains outside the top 100 for the season, he has been able to put up top-30 value over the past week. He won't be this good every night, but based on his current trajectory, he should be added in all formats.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Woeful again in loss
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Murray had six points (2-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt), five rebounds, six assists and one block over 20 minutes during Tuesday's 120-109 loss to the Suns.
Murray played just 21 minutes in the loss, struggling to have any sort of impact on the game. Coming into the season as a prized rookie piece, it's basically been one disappointment after another. He is barely a top-120 player for the season, although savvy managers will know that rankings don't always tell the whole story. His overall value is reliant on his ability to score from the perimeter and not turn the ball over, both of which are categories that can be streamed across competitive leagues. At this point, he should be looked at as nothing more than a possible streaming candidate.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Blows up for career-high 30 points
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Murray finished with 30 points (11-17 FG, 8-12 3Pt), six rebounds, two steals and one assist and across 33 minutes during Monday's 140-120 win over the Rockets.
After scoring just seven points on a combined 2-for-21 shooting from the field over his previous three outings, Murray authored a much-needed bounce-back performance Monday. The 30 points marked a new career high for the rookie, who achieved his scoring largely on the back of unsustainably hot shooting from distance. Murray's fantasy game is fairly limited when he's not scoring, so he'll need to start putting up points at a steadier clip before managers can include him in lineups with any sort of confidence.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Ugly night Friday
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Murray registered three points (1-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and one block across 25 minutes during Friday's 107-104 loss to the Pacers.
Murray made just one field goal in the loss, ending with three points and very little else. While he has shown significant improvement over the past month, he remains on the fringe when it comes to standard fantasy formats. His value is built on efficiently hitting three-pointers as well as tallying solid rebounding numbers. When his shot isn't falling, his value takes a big hit, making him a hard player to trust, especially in highly competitive leagues.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Inefficient against Spurs
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Murray provided two points (0-8 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds and two assists across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 119-109 victory over the Spurs.
Murray was a consistent scorer for most of January, but he matched his lowest scoring total of the season Wednesday while failing to convert any field-goal attempts. The rookie has had some lackluster performances mixed in with his glimpses of promise to begin the year, but he's maintained plenty of playing time and will have a chance to bounce back during the Kings' packed schedule ahead of the All-Star break.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Flirts with double-double
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Murray ended with 20 points (7-11 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds and one block over 34 minutes during Monday's 133-100 victory over the Grizzlies.
Murray notched his seventh career game with at least 20 points and fell one rebound shy of his third double-double over his past four appearances. During that stretch, the rookie has averaged 18.0 points and 9.3 rebounds in 37.3 minutes per game, but his shooting percentages (63.2 from the field and 57.7 from deep) suggest his strong production will be difficult to maintain. Nonetheless, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft is off to a great start to the 2023 portion of the Kings' schedule.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Career-best performance
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Murray closed with 29 points (10-12 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 14 rebounds and one assist in 37 minutes during Friday's 118-113 win over the Thunder.
The points and boards were both new personal bests, as Murray flashed the upside that made him the fourth overall pick in this year's draft. He's posted back-to-back double-doubles, the first two of his career. Through 10 games in January, he's averaging 14.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.1 threes and 1.3 assists while shooting 51.6 percent from the floor, 50.8 percent from the beyond the arc and 91.7 percent from the free-throw line -- dazzling efficiency for a rookie.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Posts first career double-double
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Murray finished with 10 points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and 10 rebounds in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 116-111 win over the Lakers.
Murray wasn't very active on offense Wednesday, but he did just enough to hit double-digit scoring for the fifth time in his past six games. The rookie also tied his season high with 10 boards, giving him the first double-double of his NBA career. Though that is certainly a meaningful accomplishment, Murray failed to notch any assists or defensive stats in the win, emphasizing his limited skill set. With per-game averages of 11.7 points, 4.0 boards, 0.9 assists, 2.4 three-pointers, 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocks across 28.8 minutes on the campaign, Murray's value in fantasy mainly depends on his ability to knock down shots from deep.
