Kris Murray News, Rumors, Updates - Portland Trail Blazers

Out for Friday Murray (back) won't play Friday in New York.

Impact There have been no reports of Murray making positive progress in his recovery, so he should be viewed as week-to-week moving forward. Murray's minutes will continue to be divvied up amongst Sidy Cissoko and Rayan Rupert.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

New York takes on Portland, looks for 5th straight victory

New York hosts Portland aiming to continue its four-game win streak

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Wizards take on the Trail Blazers on 9-game skid

Washington looks to break its nine-game skid when the Washington Wizards play Portland

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Remains without timetable Murray (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Murray will miss his 10th consecutive contest due to a back strain and remains without a clear timetable for a return. He can be considered week-to-week until Portland provides an update on his progress.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Celtics host the Trail Blazers for cross-conference matchup

Portland faces Boston for a non-conference matchup

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Another absence coming Murray is out for Friday's game against Toronto due to a lumbar strain.

Impact Friday is marking a ninth consecutive absence for Murray, The forward carries no timetable for a return, making him doubtful for Monday's matchup in Boston.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Portland faces Toronto, looks for 5th straight win

Portland looks to extend its four-game win streak with a victory against Toronto

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

Still out Murray (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Miami.

Impact Murray will miss an eighth straight game due to a lumbar strain. The third year forward doesn't have an established timetable for return, and he can likely be viewed as doubtful for Friday's matchup with Toronto.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Trail Blazers play the Heat on 3-game win streak

Portland looks to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory over Miami

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Not playing Sunday Murray (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Sacramento.

Impact Murray's absence will extend to seven games due to a lumbar strain. His next chance to play is Thursday against the Heat, though the third-year pro lacks a clear timeline for a return. Murray stepped into a more prominent role in the nine games (eight starts) prior to his injury and averaged 7.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.3 steals over 28.7 minutes per game over that span.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sacramento takes home win streak into matchup with Portland

Sacramento enters a matchup with Portland as winners of four consecutive home games

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Los Angeles heads to Portland for conference matchup

Portland hosts Los Angeles in a matchup of Western Conference teams

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

Hawks take on the Trail Blazers, seek 4th straight victory

Atlanta will attempt to extend its three-game win streak with a victory over Portland

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Golden State takes on conference rival Portland

Golden State takes on Portland in a matchup of Western Conference teams

JANUARY 12 • Associated Press

Diagnosed with lumbar strain Murray has been diagnosed with a lumbar strain in his lower back and he's currently without an official timetable to return.

Impact Murray will miss his third consecutive game Sunday with a lumbar strain, and with no firm return date, it seems unlikely he'll play at all during Week 13. Until we receive a positive update on Murray's rehab process, he should be considered week-to-week.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Murray (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Murray will miss a third straight game since he's dealing with a lumbar strain, but his absence won't cause a lot of issues in most fantasy formats. His next chance to play will come against the Warriors on Tuesday.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

New York faces Portland on 3-game road skid

New York will aim to stop its three-game road slide when the Knicks face Portland

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Won't play vs. Houston Murray (back) is out for Friday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Murray is in line for a second straight absence due to back soreness. He'll have another chance to return Sunday against the Knicks.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Portland takes on Houston following Avdija's 41-point game

Portland hosts the Houston Rockets after Deni Avdija scored 41 points in the Portland Trail Blazers' 103-102 win against the Houston Rockets

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Won't play Wednesday Murray (back) will not play Wednesday against the Rockets.

Impact Murray was previously listed as doubtful, so this is an expected update. With Jerami Grant (Achilles) out as well, the Trail Blazers could give utility man Sidy Cissoko some extra minutes against Houston.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Wednesday Murray (back) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Murray is unlikely to suit up Wednesday due to lower back soreness. In the likely event that the 25-year-old forward joins Jerami Grant (Achilles) on the sidelines, Sidy Cissoko is expected to step into the starting five.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Hanging on to starting role Murray finished with 10 points (3-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists and three steals in 27 minutes during Monday's 137-117 win over Utah.

Impact Murray has started three consecutive games and eight of his last nine appearances amid the ongoing absence of Jerami Grant (Achilles). During that latter period, Murray has struggled to muster much fantasy relevance with averages of 7.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.3 steals in 28.6 minutes per game.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Avdija scores 33 in latest outburst as Trail Blazers blow out Jazz, 137-117

Deni Avdija had 33 points, nine assists and eight rebounds in three quarters, falling just short of his second consecutive triple-double, and the Portland Trail Blazers routed the...

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Trail Blazers draft pick is sliding into bust status in 2026 Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray isn't returning enough value as a former first-round pick in 2023.

JANUARY 3 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Back in starting lineup Murray is in Portland's starting lineup against New Orleans on Friday.

Impact Murray came off the bench during Wednesday's loss to the Thunder but will return to the Trail Blazers' starting lineup Friday while Sidy Cissoko reverts to a bench role. Murray has started in eight games this season, and as a starter he is averaging 7.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals over 30.1 minutes per game.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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