URGENT UPDATE: Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray will be sidelined for at least three to four weeks due to a left ankle sprain, the team confirmed. Murray suffered the injury during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks on January 7, 2024, landing awkwardly with 4:01 left in the third quarter. He immediately clutched his ankle in pain and required assistance to leave the court.
This injury is a significant setback for a Kings team that is already struggling, holding a dismal record of 8-28 and enduring a five-game losing streak, with each defeat coming by double digits. Currently, they possess the worst point differential in the NBA at -12, highlighting the team’s ongoing struggles.
Murray, who recently signed a lucrative $140 million extension in October, tying him to the franchise through the 2030-31 season, had shown durability in his first three seasons, playing in 231 of 246 games. However, he faced challenges this season, missing the first 15 games due to a torn UCL in his left thumb. With this latest injury, Murray could be out for the remainder of January, adding to the mounting woes for the Kings.
In his 19 games this season, Murray averaged 14.6 points and 6.1 rebounds, while also ranking fifth in the NBA at 35.9 minutes per game. His absence will be felt deeply as the Kings look to turn their season around.
As the situation develops, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how the Kings adapt without one of their key players. The team must rally in the face of adversity as they strive to improve their performance on the court.
