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Keegan Murray and the Sacramento Kings are looking to expand upon what was a strong 2022-23 season when the new campaign kicks off in less than two weeks. Murray now sports a visibly bulkier frame as compared to last season, which was his rookie year, and he's hoping that it will translate to increased success for himself and the Kings in 2023-24.
Murray recently spoke to Kings reporters about his offseason regimen and why it was such an important goal for him.
“I felt last year that was kind of a downfall for me,” said Murray, per Mark Haynes of the Sacramento OBSERVER. “My size and my strength and I was getting pushed around a lot. I just wanted to make that a point of emphasis in the offseason.”
Keegan Murray was one of several Kings role players who struggled mightily in Sacramento's first-round playoff exit to the Golden State Warriors, despite taking a 2-0 lead early on in the series. Still, it was an impressive year for both the Kings as a whole and Murray individually, who established himself as a solid wing player who can both defend and knock down open jumpers on the offensive end.
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Murray averaged 12.2 points and 4.6 rebounds per game in the regular season before seeing a dip in his production in the postseason. Still, with a more NBA ready body heading into 2023-24, Murray looks poised to take a big sophomore leap when things get underway.
The Kings are slated to tip off their season on October 25 against the Utah Jazz.
