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Kings Rule Keegan Murray Out at Least Two Weeks With MRI-Confirmed Ankle Sprain

The MRI shows a mild sprain, sharpening the Kings' incentive to prioritize his long-term health.

Overview

  • Murray re-aggravated his left ankle on Feb. 26 against the Rockets and left after nine minutes following an awkward landing while contesting Clint Capela.
  • The team labeled the injury a mild sprain and set a two-week re-evaluation timeline with 21 regular-season games remaining.
  • He has appeared in only 23 games this season after thumb surgery and separate calf, back, and earlier ankle issues, including a 20-game layoff in January.
  • The fourth-year forward is averaging 14.0 points and 5.7 rebounds in 34.5 minutes with 27% three-point shooting.
  • Sacramento owns the NBA's worst record at 14-47, and with Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, and De'Andre Hunter already lost to season-ending surgeries, outside speculation has surfaced about exercising caution with Murray's return.