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Starts 2 of 2 games · 5th on SAC in minutes · Core role

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• Podcast Locked On Kings · 2 points · 12 h ago
  • Keegan Murray missed the Sunday game with ankle stiffness in his surgically repaired left ankle. He also had a setback early in training camp. The host tentatively calls the condition "capsulitis" ("I think that's what it's called"). at 14:02
  • Doug Christie (reported): In the Friday game, Murray played 26 minutes and then rode the bike off the bench. Communication broke down, and Doug Christie, citing an abundance of caution because of the ankle stiffness, did not put him back in, so Murray did not return. at 14:47

  “Zack LaVine GOT ANGRY, but it still wasn't enough to get the Kings over the hump for their first win” · listen ↗

• X James Ham (@James_HamNBA) · Report · 14 h ago

  4. New starter. With Keegan Murray out of action, Doug Christie turned to Precious Achiuwa and he answered the call with physicality and energy. Achiuwa started off slow, but once Sabonis got in foul trouble, he picked it up, finishing with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Gotta hit

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• ESPN ESPN · Report · 18 h ago

  Out, ankle, return est. Oct 27

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• RotoWire RotoWire · Report · 41 h ago

  Questionable, left ankle

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• Podcast Brian Windhorst, Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Report · Oct 23 around the league

  In Kings vs Clippers, Darius Acuff Jr. shot 5-of-24 and started 1-of-9. Darius Garland had 16 first-quarter points, with Keegan Murray supposedly assigned to guard him.

  “Luka Gets Called Out As Lakers Dominate + Who Made A Game 1 Statement?” at 43:36 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Analysis · Oct 22 around the league

  Gavin (inferred): Domantas Sabonis had 14 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists but took only five shots, and Gavin wants him to shoot more. Keegan Murray went 1-of-8. Zach LaVine was really the only one providing offense.

  “GAME NIGHT: Ant/LaMelo SHINE in Debut, Luka talks trash, Ty Jerome goes OFF” at 37:59 · listen ↗

• X James Ham (@James_HamNBA) · Report · 18 h ago

  Keegan Murray is officially out tonight with a stiff ankle according to Doug Christie. Not only did Murray have offseason surgery on the same ankle, but he had a setback early in camp.

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• X James Ham (@James_HamNBA) · Report · 41 h ago

  Hearing Keegan Murray’s disappearance during Friday night’s game was not a trip to the locker room - he was on a bike in the tunnel. Also hearing he is experiencing some stiffness in the ankle that he had surgery on in May and there is a chance he’ll be listed as questionable for

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• Podcast Locked On Kings · 5 points · Oct 24
  • Malik Monk did not play in the opener, and Keegan Murray shot poorly in it. at 6:07
  • The host says Keegan Murray played 23 games last season. at 22:47
  • Keegan Murray went 1 of 8 in the opener, and the one make was a goaltend. In game two he had 12 points and 3 rebounds in 26 minutes, but did not look confident from three. at 28:50
  • Doug Christie (reported): Asked why Keegan Murray did not return, Doug Christie said (per the host's paraphrase) that Murray went to the locker room at some point in the third quarter. He came back out, but a while had passed and he was not put back in. at 29:05
  • Doug Christie (reported): In the host's paraphrase of Christie: Daeqwon Plowden was playing well. Because Murray is still coming back from injury and had a setback in training camp, Christie was worried Murray was cold and would not risk an injury by putting him back in. at 29:19

  “Despite loss, Darius Acuff Jr. and Domantas Sabonis quiet the CHEMISTRY ISSUE chatter” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 3 points · Oct 22
  • The host would personally start Precious Achiuwa going forward and keep Keegan Murray at small forward. He thinks that decision depends on whether Dylan Cardwell returns. at 29:56
  • The host says Murray should not be guarding Darius Garland. If Brandon Ingram had played, Murray probably would have guarded Ingram instead. He says Doug Christie had to search for matchups and will have to keep searching. at 28:27
  • The starting backcourt took 43 of the team's 85 shots (24 by Acuff, 19 by LaVine). The host says that made it hard for others like Murray to find a rhythm. at 27:55

  “Darius Acuff Jr. STRUGGLES WITH SHOT in season opener, Kings fall to Clippers” · listen ↗

• X Law Murray (@LawMurrayTheNU) · Report · Oct 21

  Kings are starting Darius Acuff Jr, Zach LaVine, Keegan Murray, De’Andre Hunter, Domantas Sabonis tonight at LA

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  also reported by James Ham, Locked On Kings

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 2 points · Oct 21
  • James Ham: Precious Achiuwa started four of the five preseason games: three at power forward and one at center. Starting him would let Keegan Murray stay at the three. at 15:07
  • James Ham: De'Andre Hunter came into camp as an early favorite to start at the three but was clearly outplayed by Simmons. Starting Hunter would push Keegan Murray back to the four. at 16:19

  “KINGS QUESTIONS: How much will the Ben Simmons injury impact rookie Darius Acuff Jr.?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 2 points · Oct 19
  • The host's analysis: the injury puts pressure back on Keegan Murray, who looked set to play next to a forward who sets him up. The host contrasts this with DeMar DeRozan, whom he describes as a scorer who doesn't look to set up teammates. at 15:20
  • Mark Jones says chemistry has been missing in preseason because of injuries. The host adds that Domantas Sabonis and Simmons each played only two preseason games, and he thinks Keegan Murray got to three. at 18:47

  “SEASON PREVIEW, can the Kings recover from Ben Simmons injury? With play-by-play voice Mark Jones” · listen ↗

• Podcast Dan Favale, Hardwood Knocks · Analysis · Oct 19 around the league

  Dan calls Darius Acuff the Kings' primary cornerstone for lack of other options, and thinks Keegan Murray needs to be the second long-term piece given what Sacramento paid him.

  “1 Big Question For Every NBA Teams In The Western Conference” at 1:00:35 · listen ↗

  also reported by Locked On Kings host

• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Analysis · Oct 18

  Simmons was slated to start on the front line with Keegan Murray and Domantas Sabonis. The injury removes him from the starting lineup.

  “Ben Simmons tears Achilles, handing Kings a CRUEL BLOW days before start of 2026-27 NBA season” at 3:34 · listen ↗

  also reported by James Ham, Locked On Kings

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 2 points · Oct 17
  • The listed starters against the Spurs were Acuff, LaVine, Keegan Murray, Ben Simmons and Sabonis. at 2:48
  • Simmons and LaVine 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. at 18:22

  “STARTERS REVEALED? Kings fall to 0-5 for the preseason, but did we finally see their starting five?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 2 points · Oct 16
  • The host wants to see Simmons alongside Darius Acuff, Keegan Murray and Domantas Sabonis, rather than with depth players. at 18:19
  • The host says nobody knows yet whether Simmons and Domantas Sabonis can play together, or whether Keegan Murray and Simmons will work as a pairing, which he says could in theory be perfect. at 27:18

  “Kings set to finish preseason schedule, will we see the STARTING FIVE or more injuries?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Report · Oct 14

  Darius Acuff Jr, Keegan Murray and Zach LaVine have each hit a couple of threes in the preseason.

  “Have the Sacramento Kings made DEFENSIVE STRIDES during the preseason?” at 10:06 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 7 points · Oct 14
  • James Ham: 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. at 14:16
  • James Ham: The host thinks Murray's first stint was over eight minutes, which he sees as a positive sign of building toward longer stretches. at 17:09
  • James Ham: 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. at 13:56
  • James Ham: 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. at 14:41
  • James Ham: 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. at 19:36
  • James Ham: 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. at 17:53
  • James Ham: 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'. at 18:46

  “Kings continue to play with a DEPLETED ROSTER, will they be healthy in time for the season opener?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 9 points · Oct 13
  • Keegan Murray (quoted): 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. at 15:44
  • Keegan Murray (quoted): Murray said Simmons has been really good in training camp and that he thinks Simmons will help the team a good amount. at 16:09
  • Doug Christie (quoted): 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. at 18:01
  • James Ham: In Murray's third season, he lost two shots and almost three points per game. at 19:58
  • James Ham: The host expects Simmons, Sabonis and Acuff to draw defenders, leaving Murray and LaVine wide open on many nights. at 21:45
  • James Ham: 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. at 22:30
  • Kings basketball communications staff (reported): 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. at 31:02
  • James Ham: 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. at 31:19
  • James Ham: 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. at 32:06

  “Is Ben Simmons an OPENING NIGHT STARTER for the Sacramento Kings?” · listen ↗

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