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Report: Kings’ Murray enters NBA’s health and safety protocol originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
The Kings reportedly were dealt a minor setback on Saturday, as they’ll be without rookie Keegan Murray for the next few days.
Fox 40’s Sean Cunningham reported, citing a league source, that Murray has entered the NBA’s health & safety protocols. The 22-year-old rookie is at home resting and will miss Sunday’s Fan Fest.
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Murray’s status for the Kings’ opening night game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday is unclear.
The Sacramento Bee’s Jason Anderson also reported, citing a league source, that Murray will be evaluated daily.
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Sacramento ended the NBA preseason with a 4-0 record following their 133-86 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night at Golden 1 Center and they are hoping to carry the momentum into the regular season.
However, the Kings now might have to begin the season without the No. 4 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and Summer League MVP.
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Coach Mike Brown and the Kings have been handed their first test of adversity ahead the season-opener and it will be interesting to see how they respond should Murray be forced to miss Wednesday’s game.
