Expectations for Kings’ Keegan Murray shift after recent struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 10:40 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Keegan Murray's performance with the Sacramento Kings has raised questions about his future as a franchise cornerstone. Once celebrated for his shooting capabilities, his three-point percentage has dropped significantly from 41.1% to 27.7% last season, and injuries limited him to 23 games. Commentator Matt George noted a fading All-Star trajectory for Murray, who is now valued as a $25 million starter. Despite the decline, he could still play a critical role in the Kings' performance, especially with a fully healthy lineup expected to return this season. Murray's five-year, $140 million contract is now in effect.
- •Murray's shooting percentage fell to a career-low last season.
- •He played only 23 games due to injuries.
- •Commentator assesses him as a $25 million starter.
- •All key players, including Murray, are returning healthy.
- •Kings projected to win 19 games this season.
- 10:40 PMYahoo Sports — Has the Expectation Around Kings’ Murray Changed?
"Plunging shooting percentages and recurring injuries have stalled Keegan Murray’s All-Star trajectory, forcing Sacramento to re-evaluate whether their high-priced wing is a franchise cornerstone or a specialist.
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