Keegan Murray Injury History

Last Modified Nov 10, 2024 11:45 GMT
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Keegan Murray’s rapid rise with the Sacramento Kings has made him one of the most exciting young players to watch in the NBA. He was selected fourth overall in the 2022 NBA Draft. Murray attended the University of Iowa where he led the Iowa Hawkeyes to a Big Ten championship in 2022. Murray’s debut season was highlighted by his stellar 3-point shooting, where he set an NBA rookie record with 206 three-pointers made in a season, breaking Donovan Mitchell’s previous record of 187. Not only did he become one of Sacramento's go-to shooters, but his efficiency – hitting 41.1% from deep – demonstrated his ability to perform under pressure.

A defining moment in Murray’s career came on December 16, 2023, against the Utah Jazz, where he scored a personal best of 47 points, including a record-breaking 11 consecutive 3-pointers. This feat made him the youngest player to make 12 or more threes in a single game, breaking Kobe Bryant's record. Keegan Murray averaged 15.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game in the 2023/24 NBA season.

Keegan Murray’s Injury History

Keegan Murray has maintained an impressive track record of durability throughout his NBA career. Since entering the league in 2022, Murray has only missed five games across two seasons. In his rookie season, he sat out just two games, while in his sophomore season, he missed three.

Season/YearInjuryImpact
2022-23Unspecified IllnessMissed the season opener due to health and safety protocols
2022-23Lower Back SorenessMissed one game after a minor back injury during a game against the Brooklyn Nets.
2023-24Lower Back Joint IrritationMissed four games in November 2023; the Kings had a 2-2 record in his absence.

Injuries Keegan Murray Sustained in the NBA

Unspecified Illness

Keegan Murray missed the first game of his career early in the 2022-23 season. As per SB Nation, on Friday, October 14, 2022, then-rookie Keegan entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols due to an unspecified illness. This caused him to miss the season opener against Portland of his rookie campaign and he missed his first-ever NBA game. Fortunately, it was a minor setback, and he was back on the court for the Kings' second game of the season.

Lower Back Soreness

As per the Sacramento Bee, Keegan Murray’s only second missed game of his rookie campaign was due to a back injury sustained during a matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. This was the first time he dealt with lower back soreness in his career, but the issue was considered minor and not expected to impact him long-term.

Lower Back Joint Irritation

According to NBC Sports, Keegan Murray missed four games with lower back joint irritation in November 2023. During this period, the Sacramento Kings went 2-2 in his absence.

FAQs ok Keegan Murray

A. The Kings forward Keegan Murray stands at 6 feet 8 inches or 203 cm tall.

A. Keegan Murray played collegiate basketball for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

A. Keegan Murray wears jersey #13 for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA.

A. Keegan Murray hails from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States.

A. Keegan Murray is rated 80 in the NBA 2k25.

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