Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (sternum) will be in the lineup on Sunday against Dallas. He's nursing a bruised sternum, but the team has upgraded Murray from probable to available. Murray has a limited role with the Trail Blazers, averaging 4.6 points and 2.5 rebounds across 13.7 minutes. Dallas allows the third-fewest bench points in the league and does well on the glass, so Murray's output on Sunday might be even smaller than usual.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (chest) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers due to a bruised sternum. This is the second game in a row that Murray will have to sit out due to an injury. The 24-year-old has averaged 13.6 minutes per game off the bench in 16 regular-season appearances. The last game he played was against Houston Rockets where Murray had seven points, one block, and one assist. Rayan Rupert and Dalano Banton are the two players who are most likely to step in for Murray. With small forward Jerami Grant listed as doubtful, the Trail Blazers could be left thin in their forward rotation.
Kris Murray Fills Stat Sheet In Summer League Finale
Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray closed out the Summer League action with his best performance of the tournament on Sunday, leading the charge at both ends in a 105-95 victory over Houston. The 23-year-old put up 20 points on 5-for-13 shooting and registered nine rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks. Murray was 3-for-9 from behind the arc. The Iowa product finished the Summer League with averages of 10.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists. Murray saw quite a bit of action during his rookie year, but injuries played a big part in it, and 2024-25 could be very different for him.
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