Kris Murray News, Rumors, Updates - Portland Trail Blazers

Muted role continues Murray totaled four points (2-2 FG) and one steal across four minutes during Wednesday's 109-99 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Murray is yet to score double-digits this season, managing just four points Wednesday. Despite the Trail Blazers dealing with a few injuries to begin the campaign, Murray has not been able to carve out a consistent role. To this point, he is putting modest averages of 4.3 points and 2.4 rebounds in 12.8 minutes per game.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Team option picked up The Trail Blazers exercised Murray's third-year team option for 2025-26 on Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Murray averaged 6.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 21.7 minutes across 62 regular-season appearances, including 29 starts, as a rookie for Portland. The 24-year-old forward is now set to spend at least two more seasons with the team. In 2024-25, Murray will likely receive depth minutes in the Trail Blazers' forward rotation.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Murray James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento Sunday's preseason game against the Kings.

Impact With Deni Avdija away from the team for personal reasons and Anfernee Simons out due to minor ankle soreness, Murray and Toumani Camara started Friday's preseason-opening loss to the Clippers. Simons remains out Sunday, but Avdija is playing, so Murray moves to the bench, while Camara notably sticks in the starting lineup.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Friday Murray will enter the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Clippers, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Murray will enter the starting five with Anfernee Simons out due to minor ankle soreness. Murray made 29 regular-season starts last year, during which he averaged 9.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 combined steals plus blocks across 31.8 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 18 rebounds in final game Murray closed Sunday's 121-82 loss to the Kings with nine points (3-15 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 18 rebounds, one block and one steal across 44 minutes.

Impact Murray was the only recent starter to play in the season finale, and ehe set a career high with 18 rebounds in the blowout loss. the Iowa product may have not had many opportunities to impress during his rookie season, but Portland's bevy of injuries through out the year gave the first-round pick an opportunity to strut his stuff. There's little doubt that he'll play a major role in Portland's continuing youth rebuild.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Scores career-high 21 points Murray provided 21 points (8-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and three steals across 36 minutes during Friday's 125-117 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Murray made his presence felt on both ends of the court, and the younger brother of Keegan Murray continues to find his footing at the NBA level while enjoying an expanded role on a rebuilding Portland team. Murray jumped into a starting role following the All-Star break but has been thriving lately, scoring in double digits in four of his last five appearances. To note, he has now reached career-high scoring marks in back-to-back games, a run he'll aim to extend when the Blazers take on the Nuggets on Saturday, which represents a tougher matchup for the rookie out of Iowa.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Posts career-high point total Murray racked up 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 116-103 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Murray's 17 points Wednesday were the most he has logged in the NBA. The rookie forward has started 15 straight games for Portland and has averaged 30.5 minutes during that span, but his offense has been inconsistent, as he's scored in single figures in eight of those contests. While Murray is clearly getting a chance to carve out a role for the Blazers, his production thus far hasn't warranted fantasy relevance in most formats.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to score Saturday Murray amassed zero points (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists and one block over 26 minutes during Saturday's 126-107 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Murray played 26 minutes as a starter but failed to contribute a single point. Despite playing a meaningful role on a consistent basis of late, Murray simply doesn't do enough to be considered a viable asset outside of deeper formats.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Balanced outing in double-double Murray posted 12 points (5-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, seven assists and one block across 33 minutes during Friday's 123-107 loss to the Rockets.

Impact Murray led all players in Friday's contest in rebounds en route to the lone double-double performance that ended three assists shy of a triple-double. Murray set season high marks in rebounds and assists while crossing the double-digit mark for the first time of the year in his first double-double performance. He has now reached double figures in scoring in seven outings this year.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well in 35 minutes Murray totaled 14 points (6-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 35 minutes during Monday's 119-114 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Portland is dealing with a ton of injuries, allowing Murray to play an expanded role. That could continue to be the case for the remainder of the season if Murray continues to play like this, but he's been very inconsistent. In his previous outing against Memphis on Saturday, Murray scored two points in 39 minutes.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Balanced outing in starting lineup Murray closed Friday's 127-112 loss to the Nuggets with nine points (4-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal across 35 minutes.

Impact Murray got the starting nod due to Scoot Henderson (groin) out, ending two rebounds and one point shy of a double-double in a balanced performance. Murray has started in two games this season, tallying at least eight points in both of those contests. Murray set a new season high in rebounds, hauling in five or more boards on five occurrences.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Murray will start at shooting guard in Friday's matchup with the Nuggets, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact Murray will replace Scoot Henderson (groin) in the backcourt. He put up eight points, two rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 20 minutes in his only other start this season.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Murray will come off the bench for Thursday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Murray drew a start on Sunday against Denver and fared well, producing eight points (4-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 20 minutes. Although Jerami Grant (back) is back in the lineup, Murray figures to see a healthy workload Thursday with so many Trail Blazers sidelined by injury.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Solid defensive numbers in start Murray tallied eight points (4-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 20 minutes in Sunday's 112-103 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact While picking up his first career NBA start in place of the injured Jerami Grant (back), Murray took a back seat on the offensive end behind higher-usage players such as Anfernee Simons and Deandre Ayton, but he did well to make an impact on the other end of the court with three total defensive counters. In spite of the move to the top unit, Murray's playing time was still somewhat suppressed, and that's likely to remain the case even if Grant misses additional contests. The Trail Blazers are off until Thursday's matchup with the Pistons, so Grant will have several days to fully heal up from the back issue.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Sunday Murray is starting Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Adam Mares of DenverStiffs.com reports.

Impact Murray has come off the bench in his first 29 appearances in the NBA, and he's been an inconsistent part of the rotation recently. However, he'll draw the start during Sunday's matchup since Malcolm Brogdon (knee) and Jerami Grant (back) have been ruled out. Murray has played at least 20 minutes in five appearances this year, averaging 9.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 24.4 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Kris Murray Highlights (13 PTS) | Trail Blazers vs. Suns | Jan. 14

JANUARY 15 • YOUTUBE

Available for Monday Murray (thumb) has been cleared to play Monday against the Suns.

Impact Murray was labeled as doubtful due to a left thumb sprain, but in a surprising turn of events, he'll be available off the bench for Monday's clash. He hasn't factored much into the rotation so far this season, averaging 2.5 points and 1.7 rebounds in 10.1 minutes (15 games).

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Monday Murray is doubtful for Monday's game against the Suns due to a left thumb sprain.

Impact Murray made only five appearances in December despite Portland dealing with several key injuries. His expected absence Monday isn't likely to impact the rotation.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Portland The Trail Blazers recalled Murray from the G League's Rip City Remix on Friday.

Impact Murray was assigned to the G League club on Wednesday, and he had a solid performance against Stockton on Thursday, logging 24 points, eight rebounds, five assists, two steals and a block in 36 minutes. Despite his solid showing Thursday, he's unlikely to garner a major role for the parent club.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to G League The Trail Blazers assigned Murray to the Rip City Remix of the G League on Saturday.

Impact Murray, Moses Brown and Rayan Rupert were all sent down to the G League on Saturday. Murray is averaging 10.7 minutes per contest for the Trail Blazers this season.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NBA Portland recalled Murray from the G League's Rip City Remix on Tuesday.

Impact Murray, Moses Brown and Rayan Rupert were all elevated to the parent club following Rip City's 107-103 win over Ontario on Monday. They'll all be available for Portland's matchup in Phoenix on Tuesday, but it's unlikely they'll see extended playing time, barring a blowout.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Blazers Murray was recalled from the G League's Rip City Remix on Saturday.

Impact Murray appeared for Rip City on Friday night, totaling 18 points, six boards and two assists over 31 minutes, and he could now see action for Portland on Sunday against the Lakers. The Iowa product has played in three contests with the Trail Blazers in the early stages of the 2023-24 campaign, logging one rebound and one steal over 20 minutes.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shows out in Summer League Murray recorded 19 points (7-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-4 FT) and seven rebounds in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 97-93 Summer League win over Charlotte.

Impact Murray was Portland's first-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and had his best Summer League game to date Tuesday. While he did register three turnovers to zero assists, his scoring efficiency was impressive.

JULY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kris Murray's patience, hard work pay off in NBA Draft Murray was picked at No. 23 in the NBA Draft by the Trail Blazers.

JUNE 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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