Keegan Murray is an American basketball player who plays for the Sacramento Kings. Born on August 19, 2000, Murray is known for his rebounding and 3-point shooting.
In his rookie season, Murray demonstrated remarkable poise on the court. His fundamentally sound gameplay, characterized by lethal footwork allows him to create space effortlessly. Serving as a key supporting player to the star duo of De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, Murray played an important role in helping the Kings advance to the playoffs last season.
In rookie season, Murray's elite 3-point shooting ability was extraordinary, setting an NBA record for the most 3-pointers by a rookie. He shot an impressive 41.1% from deep.
On December 16, 2023, the University of Iowa product had a historic game in his young NBA career. In a game against the Utah Jazz, Murray put up a career-high 47 points with an astounding 12-of-15 shooting from beyond the arc. He made an incredible 11 consecutive 3-pointers in this game which now is an NBA record.
With this tremendous shooting performance, Keegan Murray became the youngest player (23 years and 119 days old) in NBA history to make at least 12 three-pointers in a game, surpassing legendary Kobe Bryant's record (24 years and 137 days old).
As the NBA fans continue to witness Keegan Murray's remarkable journey, one thing is clear – he's not just a rookie sensation; he's a player capable of rewriting the record books and leaving an indelible mark on the NBA landscape. The Sacramento Kings and their fans have every reason to be excited about the future with Murray in the team.
Keegan Murray Salary
According to Spotrac, Keegan Murray will earn $8.41 million for the 2023/2024 season.
A yearly breakdown of his salary as reported by Spotrac is mentioned below:
| Season | Team | Salary |
| 2023/24 | Sacramento Kings | $8,409,000 |
| 2024/25 (Team Option Exercised) | Sacramento Kings | $8,809,560 |
| 2025/26 (Team Option) | Sacramento Kings | $11,144,093 |
How long is Keegan Murray’s contract?
Keegan Murray’s current contract is four years long. On July 2, 2022, Murray signed a four-year $36,371,093 part-guaranteed rookie scale contract with the Sacramento Kings.
Murray’s standard four-year rookie contract has team options after second and third seasons. This means the Sacramento Kings hold the option to decide if they wish to bring him back on the team for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 season. The Kings have already exercised their team option for the 2024/25 NBA season.
FAQ's on Keegan Murray Salary
A. Keegan Murray's salary is $8,409,000 for the 2023/24 NBA season.
A. The Kings forward Murray stands at 6 feet 8 inches or 203 cm tall.
A. Keegan Murray is on a four-year $36.37 million rookie contract with the Kings.
A. Keegan Murray hails from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States.
A. Keegan Murray played collegiate basketball for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
A. Keegan Murray averaged 12.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game in the 2022/23 NBA season.
