Keegan Murray ☆

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• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Report · 42 h ago

  The listed starters against the Spurs were Acuff, LaVine (heard as "Levine"), Keegan Murray, Ben Simmons and Sabonis (heard as "DeMontis Sabonis").

• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Report · 42 h ago

  Preseason appearances: Sabonis (heard as "demonis sabonis") has played only two games, Ben Simmons two, and Keegan Murray three.

• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Report · 42 h ago

  Keegan Murray missed a lot of time last season to injury and also had what is transcribed as a "may clean out" of his ankle (possibly a May ankle cleanout).

• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Report · 42 h ago

  Keegan Murray and Darius Acuff did not play in the second half.

• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Analysis · 42 h ago

  Simmons and LaVine (heard as "Zach Levine") connected, including a half-court alley-oop for a dunk. The host thinks Simmons can create open catch-and-shoot threes for Acuff and Murray.

• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Report · 42 h ago

  Keegan Murray, three games into his return, shot 1-of-5 with 3 points in 17 minutes. Hunter (heard as "DeAndre Hunter") came off the bench, shot 1-of-5 and went 0-of-3 from three, with 2 points, 2 rebounds and a steal in 20 minutes.

• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Opinion · Oct 16

  The host wants to see Simmons alongside Darius Acuff, Keegan Murray and Sabonis (likely Domantas Sabonis), rather than with depth players.

• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Open question · Oct 16

  The host says nobody knows yet whether Simmons and Sabonis (likely Domantas Sabonis) can play together, or whether Keegan Murray and Simmons will work as a pairing, which he says could in theory be perfect.

• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Open question · Oct 16

  Season questions the host raises: Can Acuff be a legitimate number one option? Can Sabonis (likely Domantas Sabonis) bounce back after playing only 19 games last season? Can Keegan Murray take a leap in year five and stay healthy after playing only 23 games?

• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Report · Oct 14

  Darius Acuff (likely Darius Acuff Jr.), Keegan Murray and Zach LaVine (heard as "Levine") have each hit a couple of threes in the preseason.

• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Report · Oct 14

  Keegan Murray hasn't had a breakout preseason game, and Zach LaVine hasn't had a big three-point game.

• Podcast James Ham, Locked On Kings · Report · Oct 14

  Keegan Murray and Sabonis (heard as "Damanis Sabonis") have not played a single minute together this preseason; the host says they also never did last season. Sabonis and Ben Simmons have not played together either.

• Podcast James Ham, Locked On Kings · Report · Oct 14

  Keegan Murray played 19 minutes, all in the first half, up from 8 minutes in his debut on Saturday at the Warriors. He did not play in the second half.

• Podcast James Ham, Locked On Kings · Report · Oct 14

  Murray's line: 10 points on 4-of-11 shooting, 1-of-4 from three, 3 rebounds. The host says he looked aggressive creating for himself off the bounce.

• Podcast James Ham, Locked On Kings · Report · Oct 14

  The host thinks Murray's first stint was over eight minutes, which he sees as a positive sign of building toward longer stretches.

• Podcast James Ham, Locked On Kings · Report · Oct 14

  Murray's history as the host describes it: 23 games last season due to thumb and ankle injuries; a second ankle issue; loose bodies removed from the ankle in May; six weeks out; and an ankle setback during training camp.

• Podcast James Ham, Locked On Kings · Analysis · Oct 14

  Host analysis: the Kings need more catch-and-shoot threes from Murray than self-created mid-range shots. He says Murray is not a self-creator or distributor and will be a catch-and-shoot player.

• Podcast James Ham, Locked On Kings · Prediction · Oct 14

  Host prediction: he would be surprised if Murray plays 30-plus minutes a night for 82 games, but he thinks Murray can play 72-75 games if the ankle holds up.

• Podcast James Ham, Locked On Kings · Analysis · Oct 14

  Murray is entering year five and starting a five-year, $140 million contract. The host thinks his pay goes from about $12 million last year to 25-26 million this year.

• Podcast James Ham, Locked On Kings · Analysis · Oct 14

  The host says the Kings think Darius Acuff Jr. (age 19) is moving toward being a potential star, and that they need Murray to be the long-term 'Robin' to Acuff's 'Batman'.

• Podcast James Ham, Locked On Kings · Opinion · Oct 13

  The host thinks that if Simmons starts, he will probably start in the frontcourt with Keegan Murray and Domantas Sabonis (heard as "Amonis Sabonis").

• Podcast James Ham, Locked On Kings · Report · Oct 13

  The host says Keegan Murray is just starting a five-year, $140 million contract.

• Podcast Keegan Murray (quoted), via Locked On Kings · Quote · Oct 13

  Murray, speaking to the media, said he is trying to get healthy for the regular season. He said he didn't practice much last year because of ankle problems, but it is good now.

• Podcast Keegan Murray (quoted), via Locked On Kings · Quote · Oct 13

  Murray said Simmons has been really good in training camp and that he thinks Simmons will help the team a good amount.

• Podcast Doug Christie (quoted), via Locked On Kings · Quote · Oct 13

  Christie said Murray brings three-point shooting and can guard and switch across positions. He said he is very excited that both Murray and Simmons are healthy and playing.

• Podcast James Ham, Locked On Kings · Analysis · Oct 13

  The host argues Murray's offensive growth stalled after the Kings swapped Harrison Barnes (8.9 shots per game) for DeMar DeRozan (17 shots per game). In Murray's third season, he lost two shots and almost three points per game.

• Podcast James Ham, Locked On Kings · Prediction · Oct 13

  The host expects Simmons, Sabonis and Acuff to draw defenders, leaving Murray and LaVine (heard as "Zach Levine") wide open on many nights.

• Podcast James Ham, Locked On Kings · Analysis · Oct 13

  The host argues Simmons can share the rebounding work and the top defensive assignments that Murray has carried, which could keep Murray fresher for three-point shooting.

• Podcast Kings basketball communications staff (reported), via Locked On Kings · Relayed report · Oct 13

  Murray returned Saturday after missing time with an ankle issue. He revealed after the game that he had suffered a setback. He is 100 percent cleared, but the Kings might build up his minutes slowly.

• Podcast James Ham, Locked On Kings · Report · Oct 13

  Murray's history: two ankle sprains last season, including a setback during his return, after which he was shut down. In May he had surgery to clear loose bodies from the ankle.

• Podcast James Ham, Locked On Kings · Prediction · Oct 13

  The host expects Murray to get a few more minutes Tuesday against Portland, and possibly more again Friday at San Antonio, ramping up for the October 21 opener.

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