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Keegan Murray Day-to-Day With Ankle Injury Ahead of Kings' 2026-27 Opener
newsroom · 3 h agoKeegan Murray is listed day-to-day with a left ankle injury, with an estimated return date of October 1, 2026. The Kings forward is projected to start at power forward once healthy, per Kings beat writer Chris Watkins. The 2026-27 season hasn't started yet, so Sacramento is still waiting on its opener.
Injury Report
Keegan Murray is day-to-day with a left ankle injury, with an estimated return date of October 1, 2026. That's the only entry on his injury history so far this season, logged September 6, 2026. Despite the injury, Kings beat writer Chris Watkins projects Murray to start at power forward for Sacramento in 2026-27 once he's back on the floor. There's no word yet on when the ankle first flared up, just the day-to-day tag and the return target. For a team waiting on its season opener, an ankle injury to a projected starter is the first storyline of training camp.
Where He Fits
Murray is listed at forward, wearing No. 13 for the Kings. He stands 6-8, 225 pounds, and turns 26 this season. He's heading into his fourth NBA season out of Iowa. The projection from Kings beat writer Chris Watkins has him starting at power forward once the ankle clears up. That size and experience level put him in line for a rotation spot up front as soon as he's cleared, assuming the October 1 return estimate holds.
Last Season by the Numbers
Murray's 2025-26 season was cut short at 23 games played, and while on the floor for the Kings he averaged 34.5 minutes, 14.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.6 blocks and 1.2 turnovers. He shot 42.0% from the field, 27.7% from three and 77.6% from the free-throw line, with a true shooting mark of 49.9%. His usage rate sat at 18.2%, and his plus-minus was -7.1 over that stretch. All of that came with Sacramento last season, the same franchise he's with now.
The Season Ahead
The 2026-27 season hasn't tipped off yet, and the opener is still coming for the Kings. With Murray day-to-day on an ankle injury and an estimated return of October 1, 2026, the opening stretch of the season will be the first real test of where he stands physically. If the projection from Kings beat writer Chris Watkins holds, he slots in at power forward once healthy. Until then, Sacramento is working off last season's 23-game sample and an injury report that lists just the one entry.
Questions fans ask
What injury does Keegan Murray have right now?
He's day-to-day with a left ankle injury, as of the September 6, 2026 injury report.
When is Keegan Murray expected back?
His estimated return date is October 1, 2026.
Will Keegan Murray start for the Kings in 2026-27?
Kings beat writer Chris Watkins projects him to start at power forward for Sacramento in 2026-27.
What team does Keegan Murray play for?
He plays for the Sacramento Kings, the same team he played for last season.
How many games did Keegan Murray play last season?
He played 23 games in 2025-26, averaging 14.0 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 34.5 minutes.
What position does Keegan Murray play?
He's listed as a forward, 6-8 and 225 pounds, and is projected to start at power forward this season.
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