Kris Murray News, Rumors, Updates - Portland Trail Blazers

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.

6 HOURS AGO • 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

Portland plays Utah on 4-game road skid

Portland aims to stop its four-game road losing streak with a win against Utah

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Still sidelined Murray (back) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Murray has been sidelined since Jan. 5 due to a back strain, and he'll remain out Wednesday. It's unclear when he'll be back in action, or if he's nearing a return. His next chance to play will come Thursday at Utah.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Portland plays Minnesota on 3-game road slide

Portland is looking to stop its three-game road skid with a victory over Minnesota

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Won't play Monday Murray (back) is out for Monday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Murray will miss a 17th straight game due to a back injury. He remains without a timetable for return, but his next chance to suit up comes Wednesday against the Timberwolves.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Portland takes on Philadelphia in non-conference matchup

The Portland Trail Blazers take on the Philadelphia 76ers in out-of-conference play

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

Sitting out Saturday Murray (back) will not play Saturday against Memphis.

Impact Murray will miss a 16th straight game and remains without a timetable to return. He's questionable at best for Monday's game against the 76ers.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sharpe, Trail Blazers to host Coward and the Grizzlies

Memphis visits Portland for a Western Conference matchup Saturday

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Not playing Friday Murray (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Murray will miss a 15th consecutive game due to a lumbar strain. His next opportunity to play is Saturday in a rematch against Memphis, though the third-year pro doesn't appear to have a clear timeline for a return.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Portland takes on Memphis, aims to break 6-game slide

Portland will try to end its six-game losing streak when the Portland Trail Blazers take on Memphis

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Won't play Tuesday Murray (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Suns.

Impact Murray is set to miss his 14th straight game due to a lumbar strain. In his absence, Sidy Cissoko and Rayan Rupert should continue to see elevated opportunities against the Suns. The Iowa product's next chance to suit up will come Friday versus the Grizzlies, though a clear timetable for Murray's return remains absent.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Trail Blazers face the Suns on 5-game losing streak

Portland looks to end its five-game skid when the Portland Trail Blazers play Phoenix

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

Portland takes on Cleveland, seeks to halt 4-game skid

Portland will try to end its four-game slide when the Portland Trail Blazers play Cleveland

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

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.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

JANUARY 29 • 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

JANUARY 27 • 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.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics host the Trail Blazers for cross-conference matchup

Portland faces Boston for a non-conference matchup

JANUARY 25 • 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.

JANUARY 23 • 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

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