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Who is the best player in the NBA? This is a question basketball fans debate every single year, and it’s one that often has no right answer. MVP candidates such as Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry and LeBron James are obviously amongst the best of the best, but one player cannot win […]

Keegan Murray burst onto the scene as a rookie for the Sacramento Kings last season. Ahead of his second year, Kings GM Monte McNair issues Murray a challenge to step up his game, reports The Athletic’s Anthony Slater and Sam Amick. “We know we need Keegan [Murray] to take another step. And one of the […]

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray is just on another level compared with the competition he’s facing and playing with in the 2023 NBA Summer League. The former Iowa Hawkeyes just put on another show Wednesday night when he led the Kings to a 95-83 victory over the Miami Heat. While it’s not actually Jimmy Butler […]

In the ever-evolving landscape of the NBA, trade rumors ignite excitement among fans and fuel speculation about potential moves. One name that has recently emerged is Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards. As the Sacramento Kings aim to fortify their roster and make another championship push, exploring a trade for Beal presents an intriguing opportunity. […]

The Sacramento Kings are coming off of one of their best years in recent memory and a playoff birth for the first time in 16 seasons. With the 2023 NBA Draft looming, the Kings are now firmly looking to add players that would help bolster their chances of contending. Rumors around the NBA indicate that […]

After winning this season’s Rookie of the Year award, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero was unanimously selected to the 2022-23 NBA All-Rookie First Team on Monday. Banchero had a stellar rookie season after being drafted first overall by the Magic, as he averaged 20.0 points and 6.9 rebounds per game while recording 14 total double-doubles […]

The Sacramento Kings have finally snapped their 16-season playoff drought and clinched the third seed in the Western Conference with a 48-34 record. They now prepare for a matchup with the defending champion Golden State Warriors, being the all-important higher seed. The higher seed will give the Kings home-court advantage, a huge factor given the […]

Rarely does a rookie fit in so seamlessly into a playoff-caliber team, but that’s exactly what Keegan Murray, the fourth overall pick of the 2022 NBA Draft, has done for the Sacramento Kings. In a league that can never have enough shooting, Murray has stepped in and become one of the most dangerous floor-spacers in […]

The Sacramento Kings are producing like a well-oiled machine in 2022-23 and, in turn, look to be heading toward their first playoff berth since 2006. Head coach Mike Brown has his players performing at remarkably high levels, and his rookie wing, Keegan Murray, looks to be inching toward making history. Following the club’s latest win […]

De’Aaron Fox was out of action for the Sacramento Kings on Saturday as they took on the Utah Jazz at the Golden 1 Center. Someone else had to step up in Fox’s stead, and as it turns out, it was a collective effort from the Kings as they secured a 121-113 victory over a shorthanded […]

The Sacramento Kings have been absolutely incredible this 2022-23 season, with the team poised to make it to the playoffs and end their 17-year postseason drought. While De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis are big reasons for that, there is no denying that rookie Keegan Murray has also played a huge role in their massive turnaround. […]

The Sacramento Kings have exceeded even the most optimistic of preseason expectations. At 32-25, the Kings own the third-best record in the Western Conference and are on track to make the postseason for the first time since 2007. One reason why the Kings have fared surprisingly well this season is the play of rookie Keegan Murray. […]

With 2023 All-Star Weekend upon us, the 2022-23 season is at the de facto halfway point. Now is as good a time as any to assess the rookies in the 2022 NBA Draft class and determine which — if any — players were movers and shakers in these NBA Rookie Power Rankings for the season. To […]

The Sacramento Kings have the longest playoff drought among the four major North American sports. They have not advanced past the regular season since 2006, but this has been a significant change for the franchise and fanbase from Northern California. Domantas Sabonis has been selected to his third All-Star Game in his first entire season […]

The 2022-23 NBA season is zipping by as we begin February. All eyes are on All-Star Weekend and the upcoming Feb. 9 trade deadline as teams try to find the final pieces for their puzzles. While some organizations are scouting the market, others have the future in their hands with their rookies such as the […]

Sacramento Kings’ forward Keegan Murray has played well as of late. He’s even earned praise from head coach Mike Brown. Brown recently revealed Murray’s hilarious reaction after the head coach hyped him up during a game, per Kings on NBCS. “He (Murray) is more than capable,” Brown said. “I’m glad that he’s starting to show […]

The Sacramento Kings have been a surprisingly good team so far in the 2022-23 season, as they sit in third place in the Western Conference with a 26-18 record. Head coach Mike Brown has done a great job getting the best out of his team, and he has turned them into one of the most […]

With 2023 officially here, the NBA season is approaching its halfway mark. Teams now have a general idea of where they will be competing at the end of the 2022-23 season. Not only that, rookies are getting noticed and some such as Paolo Banchero look like the future of the league. Below, we’ll take a […]

The Sacramento Kings are turning out to be one of the fun teams to follow this season. They have plenty of young talents and most of all, they’re winning. One of the youngsters making an impact on the team is rookie Keegan Murray, who played a vital role in Sacramento’s 134-120 home win over LeBron […]

The 2022-23 NBA season has officially hit the quarter mark. We recently looked at our updated NBA MVP Power Rankings for this season, with stars such as Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Stephen Curry leading the way. On the other hand, rookies are trying to show they are the future of […]

Greatness runs in the blood. Kris Murray, the twin brother of Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray, had the game of his life to lead the Iowa Hawkeyes to an 81-65 victory over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Murray dropped 31 points (with four triples), 20 rebounds, and four assists in 39 (!) minutes, an incredibly […]

Sacramento Kings rookie Keegan Murray is done for the remainder of Tuesday night’s game against the Brooklyn Nets with an apparent back injury. Keegan Murray OUT for the remainder of the game with back soreness, it is NOT believed to be serious @NBAonTNT — Jared Greenberg (@JaredSGreenberg) November 16, 2022 While the injury is seemingly […]

There was a lot of hype surrounding Sacramento Kings rookie Keegan Murray to start the season. The No. 4 overall pick came hot out of the gate as he proved that he is going to be a force to be reckoned with this season. Murray lost a lot steam once November kicked in, though, and […]

The 2022-23 NBA season is officially underway. While there have been only two weeks of basketball, some players are already making big impacts across the league. That includes Orlando Magic youngster Paolo Banchero and other rookies who are already looking like veterans and the best players on their respective teams, so it’s time to look […]

The Sacramento Kings will finally give rookie Keegan Murray his first start of the season. As revealed by Sacramento’s official Twitter account, the Kings will insert Murray to the first-five unit, beginning Thursday against Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies. KZ Okpala has started at the four-spot for the Kings this season, but that is […]

His debut might have been delayed, but Keegan Murray immediately validated the Sacramento Kings’ decision to pick him in the 2022 NBA draft. The fourth overall pick missed the first game of the 2022 season due to COVID protocols. Upon his return, though, Murray flashed the potential that tantalized the Sacramento front office. Coming off […]

Rookie forward Keegan Murray has been pronounced healthy and he is expecting to make his regular-season NBA debut Saturday when the Sacramento Kings host the Los Angeles Clippers at the Golden 1 Center Heralded Kings rookie Keegan Murray cleared to make his NBA debut tomorrow against the Clippers, a source tells @ESPNNBA @andscape. https://t.co/ryucj280Y6 — […]

The Sacramento Kings enter the 2022-2023 NBA season with legitimate optimism. Much of that has to do with their rookie first-round pick, Keegan Murray. Murray had an exceptional training camp and preseason. He was also named the NBA 2K23 Summer League Most Valuable Player. Well, unfortunately Kings fans are going to have to wait a bit […]

The 2022-23 NBA season is just weeks away, so it is time for some fantasy basketball managers to prepare their draft boards. While there are plenty of veterans people should focus on drafting first, this season’s top rookies should not be overlooked when it comes to fantasy basketball rankings. Last season, rookies Evan Mobley and […]

The Sacramento Kings have long ran the treadmill of mediocrity in the NBA. The Kings have failed to make the playoffs for 16 straight seasons, and are one of the most memed franchises in all of sports. From the Maloof controversy, to the shortsighted trades, to the owner suggesting a cherry-picking strategy, to the selection […]

Sacramento Kings rookie Keegan Murray underwent surgery three weeks ago and fortunately, it looks like fans have nothing to worry about his condition. Naturally, Murray’s wrist injury caused some concerns among the Kings faithful. While the procedure is only considered a minor operation done to “clean out some loose bodies” in his wrist, fans just […]

The Sacramento Kings are looking to turn things around after another season of missing the playoffs. Sacramento has gone all in to build a roster that can compete for a spot in the playoffs. The Western Conference is going to be highly competitive as almost every team will be making a playoff push. They are […]

The Sacramento Kings made it clear that they are tired of watching the playoffs from their couch. They want to snap their 16-year playoff drought with new head coach Mike Brown and a roster they revamped in the 2022 NBA offseason. Sacramento made some solid moves this offseason to bolster the team around De’Aaron Fox […]

The last 15 years has not treated the Sacramento Kings and their fans very well. The Kings have not reached the NBA playoffs since the 2005-2006 season, the longest drought in league history. To make things a bit more painful, ESPN pointed out that there is not a current player in the NBA that has […]

The Sacramento Kings took Keegan Murray fourth overall in the 2022 NBA Draft and many fans believed they should’ve selected Jaden Ivey instead, who ultimately went to the Detroit Pistons. Well, Murray sure made all the doubters eat their words in the Summer League as he was named MVP after a dominant showing in the […]

The Sacramento Kings are off to a hot start in the summer league. While their 1-2 record in Las Vegas has not been the most impressive, there have been some really solid flashes from the young roster. Led by Keegan Murray, the team has been extremely fun to watch. They will face off with the […]

Keegan Murray was taken fourth overall in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings and so far in the NBA Summer League, he’s fully living up to the hype. The ex-Iowa standout had another massive performance on Wednesday night, going off for 29 points. That was his fifth 20+ point game in Vegas already. […]

Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero believes the 2022 NBA Draft class has become underrated. He also believes that will just add fuel to the fire of this season’s rookies. That includes himself, Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith, Keegan Murray, Jaden Ivey, and the rest. “I think it’s a great class,” he told Inside The Rockets reporter […]

Paolo Banchero got the better of his matchup against fellow top prospect Keegan Murray in an Orlando Magic vs. Sacramento Kings clash for the ages. But the number one overall pick still had mad respect for his draft classmate. Banchero was asked about what he thought of Murray after their 94-92 win over the Kings. […]