Who Is Keegan Murray?
Keegan Murray is a professional basketball player and starting forward for the Sacramento Kings, drafted fourth overall in the 2022 NBA Draft after a standout college career at Iowa.[3][4] Known for his length, shooting touch and calm on-court demeanor, he quickly earned a reputation as one of the more polished forwards in his draft class.
Since entering the NBA, Murray has grown into a core rotation piece for Sacramento, providing reliable scoring, rebounding and switchable defense on the wing and at the four.[3][4] His ability to play both forward spots and contribute without dominating the ball has made him an ideal fit next to the Kings’ primary creators.
Current Season Performance and Role
In the 2025-26 season, Murray is averaging about 15.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game on 43.2 percent shooting, reflecting a significant workload and consistent production.[4][5] He regularly logs more than 35 minutes per game, with game logs showing steady double-digit scoring and strong work on the boards.[1][3]
Beyond raw scoring, Murray contributes with steals and blocks, posting around 1.8 steals and 1.3 blocks per game in some stretches, numbers that underline his growing defensive presence.[3] His role has expanded from primarily a spot-up shooter to a more complete offensive player who screens, cuts and occasionally attacks off the dribble, while maintaining valuable three-point spacing for Sacramento’s guards.[1][6]
Health, Availability and Impact on the Kings
Recently, Murray has been listed with right trapezius soreness, but reports describe the injury as minor and note that it has not prevented him from suiting up or handling his usual minutes.[3] This ability to play through minor issues is important for a Kings team that relies heavily on his size and versatility in the starting lineup.
Murray’s two-way impact and upward statistical trend have solidified him as a long-term building block for Sacramento, giving the franchise a dependable forward to pair with its backcourt stars.[4][6] If he continues to improve his shot creation and maintains his defensive intensity, he is poised to be a central figure in the Kings’ efforts to stay in the Western Conference playoff picture for years to come.