Kings’ Keegan Murray Faces Fresh Ankle Injury Setback
Published February 28, 2026
Recurring Ankle Injury Sidelines Kings Forward
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray exited Wednesday’s 128-97 loss to the Houston Rockets in the first quarter due to an ankle injury. This marks another setback for the 25-year-old, who has already missed significant time this season due to injury.
The injury is to the same left ankle that previously kept Murray sidelined for 20 games after being injured on January 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks. He had recently returned to action last week against the Orlando Magic.
Injury Details and Timeline
Murray sustained the injury while contesting a shot by Rockets center Clint Capela, landing awkwardly on his left ankle. He was able to walk to the locker room with assistance from teammates and was subsequently ruled out for the remainder of the game.
NBC Sports Bay Area reported that Coach Doug Christie did not have an update on Murray’s status following the game.
Initial x-rays revealed a slight sprain, and the Kings will take a cautious approach to his recovery. Murray will be re-evaluated in two weeks, with a potential recovery timeline of approximately one month.
A Season of Injuries for Murray and the Kings
This latest injury adds to a frustrating season for Murray, who likewise tore the UCL in his thumb during the preseason, causing him to miss the team’s first 15 games. He also suffered a calf sprain against the Detroit Pistons in December, resulting in a two-game absence.
The Kings have struggled with injuries across the roster, with starters Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis already undergoing season-ending surgeries. The team has yet to play a single game with its projected starting lineup intact.
Keegan Murray’s Stats
| Keegan Murray | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | To | Pd | Fte | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2022-23 | SAC | 80 | 29:47 | 45.3 | 41.1 | 76.5 | 1.1 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 12.2 |
| 2023-24 | SAC | 77 | 33:37 | 45.4 | 35.8 | 83.1 | 1.4 | 4.1 | 5.5 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 15.2 |
| 2024-25 | SAC | 76 | 34:21 | 44.4 | 34.3 | 83.3 | 1.9 | 4.8 | 6.7 | 1.4 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 12.4 |
| 2025-26 | SAC | 23 | 34:29 | 42.0 | 27.7 | 77.6 | 1.4 | 4.3 | 5.7 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 14.0 |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Keegan Murray’s injury? He suffered a sprain to his left ankle.
- How long is Murray expected to be out? He will be re-evaluated in two weeks, with an estimated recovery time of about a month.
- Has Murray been injured before this season? Yes, he previously injured the same ankle, as well as suffering a thumb injury and a calf sprain.
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