Kris Murray SG/F POR Fri 11/29/24 8:27 PM
Kris Murray
SG/F POR
Murray (chest) is available for Friday's game against the Kings, according to Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland.
EDGE Analysis
Murray will return after a two-game absence due to a bruised sternum. However, the second-year forward isn't expected to have a big role off the bench, so his availability shouldn't impact many fantasy decisions.
Kris Murray SG/F POR Fri 11/29/24 4:16 PM
Kris Murray
SG/F POR
Murray (chest) is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Murray is expected to return to action Friday after missing Portland's last two contests with a bruised sternum. If the second-year forward is further upgraded to available, he should operate as a bench option in Portland's forward rotation.
Kris Murray SG/F POR Thu 11/28/24 8:13 PM
Kris Murray
SG/F POR
Murray (chest) is questionable for Friday's game against the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Murray has missed the Blazers' last two games due to a bruised sternum. The questionable tag for this game suggests a decision on his status will be made closer to Friday's 10 p.m. ET tipoff, but even if he were to be available, he wouldn't make a significant impact in the rotation. Murray is averaging just 13.6 minutes per game across 16 appearances off the bench in 2024-25.
Kris Murray SG/F POR Wed 11/27/24 5:44 PM
Kris Murray
SG/F POR
Murray (chest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murray has been downgraded from questionable to out and will miss a second straight game. With Jerami Grant (knee) also out, Deni Avdija, Jabari Walker and Rayan Rupert are candidates for elevated roles.
Kris Murray SG/F POR Tue 11/26/24 5:25 PM
Kris Murray
SG/F POR
Murray (chest) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pacers.
EDGE Analysis
Murray is in danger of missing his second straight contest Wednesday due to a bruised sternum. With Jerami Grant (knee) already deemed doubtful, the Trail Blazers could be left thin in their forward rotation against Indiana.
Kris Murray SG/F POR Mon 11/25/24 7:08 PM
Kris Murray
SG/F POR
Murray (chest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
EDGE Analysis
Murray will be sidelined due to a bruised sternum. The 24-year-old has averaged 13.6 minutes per game off the bench in 16 regular-season appearances, meaning Dalano Banton and Rayan Rupert are candidates for an uptick in playing time with Murray sidelined.
Kris Murray SG/F POR Sun 11/24/24 6:27 PM
Kris Murray
SG/F POR
Murray is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Grizzlies due to a bruised sternum.
EDGE Analysis
Murray has played at least 14 minutes off the bench in three of the Blazers' last five games, but he is now questionable to play Monday. If he's unable to suit up, Dalano Banton and Rayan Rupert would be candidates to see increased minutes off the bench.
Kris Murray SG/F POR Thu 11/21/24 12:07 AM
Kris Murray
SG/F POR
Murray totaled four points (2-2 FG) and one steal across four minutes during Wednesday's 109-99 loss to the Thunder.
EDGE Analysis
Murray has yet to score in 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 up modest averages of 4.3 points and 2.4 rebounds in 12.8 minutes per game.
Kris Murray SG/F POR Sat 10/19/24 3:10 PM
Kris Murray
SG/F POR
The Trail Blazers exercised Murray's third-year team option for 2025-26 on Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Kris Murray SG/F POR Sun 10/13/24 5:39 PM
Kris Murray
SG/F POR
Murray won't start Sunday's preseason game against the Kings, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.