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

EDGE Analysis

With Anfernee Simons out due to minor ankle soreness, Murray will enter the starting five. 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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

Murray was the only recent starter to play in the season finale, and he set a career high with 18 rebounds in the blowout loss. the Iowa product may not have had many opportunities to impress during his rookie season, but Portland's bevy of injuries throughout 2023-24 allowed the first-round pick to strut his stuff. There's little doubt he'll play a major role in Portland's continuing youth rebuild.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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 and has been thriving lately, scoring in double digits in four of his last five appearances. He has now reached a career-high scoring mark in back-to-back games, a run he'll aim to extend when the Blazers take on the Nuggets on Saturday.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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

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.

EDGE Analysis

Murray led all players in Friday's contest in rebounds en route to the lone double-double performance and 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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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 plays like this, but he's been inconsistent. In his previous outing against Memphis on Saturday, Murray scored two points in 39 minutes.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

Murray drew a start 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.