Keegan Murray signed a five-year, $140 million extension with Sacramento through 2030-31. He starts the season injured (thumb ligament tear) for 4-6 weeks but is positioned as a future cornerstone with elite 3-and-D potential, having shown bursts of scoring and shooting efficiency in prior seasons.

Keegan Murray locks in as Sacramento’s core two-way wing through 2030-31 after a standout rookie campaign, earning All-Rookie honors and anchoring perimeter defense. His three-season profile features 500+ threes, 150+ blocks, and 150+ steals, underscoring elite versatility. A left-thumb UCL injury will sideline him for about 10 games, testing depth and floor spacing early in the season.

Murray's five-year, $140 million extension cements him as a cornerstone for the Kings through 2030-31. Durable in three seasons (231 starts in 233 games), he averaged 13.3 PPG, 5.6 RPG and 1.4 APG. A thumb injury will sideline him at the start of 2025-26, but the deal signals high usage and sustained fantasy value when healthy.

Murray’s injury setback creates urgency for the Kings to lean on defense and Sabonis while Schroder’s arrival increases guard depth and distribution, setting the stage for a renewed postseason bid.

<p>Keegan Murray is out 4-6 weeks with a torn left thumb UCL, removing a size, strength, and perimeter-defending presence from the Kings. His absence forces Christie to rethink rotations and push other wings into larger roles early in the season.</p>