KRIS MURRAY NEWS

Joining starting five Murray is starting Thursday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Murray will step into the starting five on a night that Portland is short handed in the frontcourt. Donovan Clingan (lower leg), Robert Williams (illness) and Yang Hansen (face) are all sidelined, opening up opportunities for both Murray and Duop Reath.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Murray (hip) is available for Friday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Murray will return from a one-game absence due to a bruised left hip. In 20 appearances this season, Murray is averaging 5.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals across 24.7 minutes.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Murray (hip) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Murray didn't play Wednesday night against the Cavaliers and is iffy for Friday night as well. Murray is averaging 5.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 steals over 24.8 minutes this season, and if he is unable to play, Caleb Love could see an uptick in minutes.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Wednesday Murray (hip) won't play Wednesday against the Cavs.

Impact With Murray unavailable Wednesday night, Caleb Love and Rayan Rupert could see an uptick in minutes. For now, Murray should be considered questionable for Friday's game in Detroit.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday Murray is questionable for Wednesday's game against Cleveland due to a left hip contusion.

Impact It's the second night of a back-to-back for the Trail Blazers, so they could exercise caution with Murray. with several Portland players on the injury report, it's possible Caleb Love will be thrust into a significant role against the Cavaliers.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sliding to second unit Murray won't start Tuesday against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact With Donovan Clingan (illness) back in action, Murray will retreat to the second unit after getting the spot start in Sunday's loss to Oklahoma City. Over his last five appearances off the bench, the 25-year-old forward has averaged 6.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.4 steals across 27.0 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Enters starting lineup Murray will start Sunday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Murray will make his second start of the season as the team elects to roll out a small lineup with Donovan Clingan (illness) sidelined. In his previous start, Murray logged three points and four rebounds in 25 minutes of action.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 28 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Season-high 35 minutes Murray produced nine points (4-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 122-121 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Murray logged a season-high 35 minutes, continuing to play a sizeable role for the injured Trail Blazers. After starting the previous game, he shifted to the bench but was able to contribute across all the major categories. Despite the opportunity, Murray simply doesn't have enough upside to warrant fantasy attention outside of deeper formats.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench vs. Bulls Murray isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Chicago.

Impact Murray drew his first start of the season Tuesday against the Suns, totaling three points and four boards in 25 minutes. He'll return to the bench Wednesday as the Blazers elect to roll out Deni Avdija, Jerami Grant and Donovan Clingan in the starting frontcourt.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Blazers former first-round pick is officially toeing the line of unplayable Portland Trail Blazers interim head coach Tiago Splitter must reconsider his rotations as former first-round pick Kris Murray continues to s...

NOVEMBER 19 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Starting Tuesday Murray is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's tilt with Phoenix.

Impact Murray will get his first start of the season with Jerami Grant (illness) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Shaedon Sharpe, Deni Avdija, Toumani Camara and Donovan Clingan. Murray could see plenty of shots falling his way with Portland banged up, so he's on the radar as a potential streamer in deep leagues.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Blazers must come to terms with painful Kris Murray realization Kris Murray's shooting struggles make him a poor fit on the Portland Trail Blazers' roster.

NOVEMBER 15 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Quiet in loss Murray had three points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 19 minutes during Monday's 115-112 loss to Orlando.

Impact Murray's role backing up Toumani Camara is established, as he has logged at least 18 minutes in every game he's played so far, but his production has been inconsistent, leading to season averages of 5.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.2 blocks. Murray has been an integral piece to making Portland's defense among one of the best this season, but needs to step it up on the offensive end, as he has been shooting a measly 21.4 percent from the three-point line and 66.7 percent from the free-throw line.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Kris Murray finally giving Blazers reason to believe in his potential Kris Murray is finally showing promising signs of development, giving the Portland Trail Blazers hope that their first-round investment was...

NOVEMBER 2 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Grant hits free throws with 1.4 seconds left and Blazers beat Nuggets 109-107

Jerami Grant made a pair of free throws with 1.4 seconds left and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied for a 109-107 victory over the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Cup opener for both te...

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Available Friday Murray (illness) has been Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland in Friday's game against the Nuggets

Impact After missing Wednesday's game against the Jazz due to an illness, Murray will get back on the floor. The Iowa product is averaging 5.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game, shooting 52.9 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from beyond the arc.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets take on the Trail Blazers, look for 4th straight win

Denver will attempt to extend its three-game win streak with a victory over Portland

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Won't play Wednesday Murray (illness) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Murray was a late addition to the injury report Wednesday morning due to illness, and he'll sit out the contest. The third-year wing has averaged 5.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 21.8 minutes per game in 2025-26. His absence should open up more minutes for Matisse Thybulle and Rayan Rupert. His next chance to play will come Friday against Denver

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to questionable Murray (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Murray wasn't on the initial injury report, but presumably, he woke up under the weather. Murray has seen an average of 21.7 minutes per contest through four games, and if he's unable to play, the Trail Blazers could use a committee approach to soak up his minutes.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Avdija scores 26 points as Trail Blazers beat Warriors 139-119 in Splitter's debut as interim coach

Deni Avdija had 26 points and six assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Golden State Warriors 139-119 in Tiago Splitter’s first game as interim head coach

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Trail Blazers' Kris Murray draws attention for brother relation | Sporting News He's a less familiar name to most NBA fans.

OCTOBER 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Edwards has 41 points and Timberwolves rally to beat the Trail Blazers 118-114

Anthony Edwards had 41 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied in the fourth quarter for a 118-114 season-opening win over the Portland Trail Blazers

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Trail Blazers ink extensions and set opening night lineup

The Portland Trail Blazers have exercised their team options on contract extensions for guard Scoot Henderson, forward Kris Murray and center Donovan Clingan

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

Team option picked up The Trail Blazers exercised the 2026-27 team option on Murray's contract Tuesday, Joe Freeman of The Oregonian reports.

Impact The 2023 first-rounder may not have a significant role on tap for the start of the 2025-26 season, but Portland values the versatility he offers as a depth option. Murray averaged 4.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 15.1 minutes per game over 69 regular-season appearances in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE