Kris Murray News, Rumors, Updates - Portland Trail Blazers

Blazers are running out of reasons to give up on Kris Murray Kris Murray is earning a spot in the Trail Blazers young core, proving he doesn't need shooting to impact winning.

APRIL 3 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

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APRIL 1 • YOUTUBE

Matches season high in scoring Murray ended with 16 points (6-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and five assists across 30 minutes during Monday's 134-99 victory over the Nets.

Impact The absence of Jerami Grant (foot) opened the door to more playing time for Murray, who took advantage of the opportunity by tying a season best in points and setting a season high in dimes. However, Murray is likely to revert back to a lesser role once Grant is healthy, which could drop his minutes back under the 20s.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Blazers draft bust is getting harder for Tiago Splitter to keep trusting Kris Murray's shooting woes are causing him to fall out of Tiago Splitter's rotation.

MARCH 23 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

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MARCH 18 • YOUTUBE

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MARCH 17 • YOUTUBE

Spark off bench in win Murray totaled 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 25 minutes during Monday's 114-95 victory over the Nets.

Impact After going unused off the bench Sunday, Murray saw extended run Monday and made the most of it, contributing an ultra-efficient 14 points in a winning effort. This marked the Iowa product's second-highest scoring output of the season, with his top mark being a 16-point performance against the Timberwolves on Feb. 24, and his ninth double-digit scoring effort of the campaign. The availability of Vit Krejci (calf) moving forward will likely factor into Murray's role, though Monday's showing bodes well for him to remain in the rotation.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 16 minutes in win Murray registered three points (1-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and four rebounds over 16 minutes during Sunday's 131-111 victory over Indiana.

Impact Murray returned from a two-game absence Sunday after battling an illness. The Trail Blazers are getting healthier, and Murray may be a fringe rotation player most nights.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Murray (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Murray will shed his questionable tag and return from a two-game absence due to an illness. He has appeared in just six games (four starts) since Jan. 7, averaging 5.8 points and 2.8 rebounds across 18.2 minutes per tilt during that span.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Murray (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Indiana.

Impact Murray is in danger of missing a third straight game due to an illness. If he's ultimately ruled out, Sidy Cissoko, Scoot Henderson and Matisse Thybulle would be candidates to see an uptick in minutes.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana faces Portland on 8-game skid

Indiana aims to stop its eight-game slide with a win against Portland

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Not playing Friday Murray (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Rockets, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact Murray initially drew the questionable tag, but the third-year pro will miss a second consecutive game while battling through an illness, so Scoot Henderson should remain in the starting lineup for Friday's contest. Murray's next chance to play is Sunday against the Pacers.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Avdija, Trail Blazers take on the Rockets

Houston and Portland will play in a matchup of Western Conference foes

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Chance to return Friday Murray (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Murray was limited to just four minutes of playing time during Sunday's loss against the Hawks due to an illness, which prevented him from playing in Wednesday's win against the Grizzlies. Scoot Henderson figures to remain in Portland's starting lineup if Murray is unable to play Friday.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Wednesday Murray (illness) won't play Wednesday against the Grizzlies.

Impact Murray attempted to play through the illness during Sunday's loss to the Hawks, but he exited the game after just four minutes and will now miss Wednesday's contest. Murray's next chance to play will come Friday in Houston.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Wednesday Murray (illness) won't play Wednesday against the Grizzlies.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Avdija, Trail Blazers square off against the Grizzlies

Memphis and Portland will play in a matchup of Western Conference opponents

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Questionable for Wednesday Murray (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Murray departed Sunday's matchup early due to an illness, and he's now in danger of missing additional game action. The team will presumably re-evaluate the Iowa product leading up to Wednesday's tipoff before providing another update on his status.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 3 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Exits early Sunday Murray (illness) will not return to Sunday's game against the Hawks. He'll finish with no counting stats across four minutes.

Impact Murray got the starting nod Sunday but logged just over four minutes before exiting the contest due to an illness. His next opportunity to play will come Wednesday in Memphis.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Tuesday Murray will start Tuesday's game against Minnesota, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.

Impact With Deni Avdija (back) sidelined, Murray will enter the starting five in his third outing back from a 19-game absence due to a lumbar strain. As a starter this season (11 games), the 25-year-old has averaged 7.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.4 steals in 29.2 minutes per tilt.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets rout Trail Blazers 157-103 for the most points on the road in franchise history

Nikola Jokic had 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in 29 1/2 minutes and the Denver Nuggets routed Portland 157-103 on Friday night for the most points on the road in fran...

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Available Friday Murray (back) is available for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Impact Murray will return from a 19-game absence due to a lumbar strain. Through 34 regular-season outings (11 starts), he has averaged 6.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 25.7 minutes per game. However, the team is mostly healthy Friday, so he isn't likely to reach the 25-minute mark.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Murray (back) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Murray hasn't played since Jan. 5 due to a lumbar strain, though he appears to be nearing a return to action and was a full participant in Thursday's practice, per Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland. Through 34 regular-season outings (11 starts), he has averaged 6.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 25.7 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Murray (back) is out for Thursday's game against Utah.

Impact A lumbar strain has left Murray with no timetable for a return. Portland will presumably re-evaluate the forward when it returns from the All-Star break.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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Indiana faces Portland on 8-game skid

Avdija, Trail Blazers take on the Rockets

Avdija, Trail Blazers square off against the Grizzlies

Nuggets rout Trail Blazers 157-103 for the most points on the road in franchise history