Kris Murray
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January 3, 2026
Back in starting lineup
Murray is in Portland's starting lineup against New Orleans on Friday.
Analysis
Murray came off the bench during Wednesday's loss to the Thunder but will return to the Trail Blazers' starting lineup Friday while Sidy Cissoko reverts to a bench role. Murray has started eight games this season, and as a starter he is averaging 7.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals over 30.1 minutes per game.
January 1, 2026
Won't start Wednesday
Murray won't start against the Thunder on Wednesday.
Analysis
The 25-year-old forward had started each of his last five appearances before missing Monday's win over Dallas due to a right quadriceps contusion. However, he'll slide to the second unit in favor of Sidy Cissoko on Wednesday. In 22 games off the bench this season, Murray has averaged 5.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 steals in 24.1 minutes per game.
January 1, 2026
Available Wednesday
Murray (quadriceps) is available for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis
Murray missed Monday's win over Dallas due to a right quadriceps contusion but will shed his questionable tag and suit up Wednesday. With Jerami Grant (Achilles) sidelined, Murray has started each of his last five appearances, during which he has averaged 7.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 steals in 30.4 minutes per tilt.
December 30, 2025
Iffy to face Oklahoma City
Murray (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis
Murray is in danger of missing a second straight game due to a right quadriceps contusion. If the 25-year-old forward joins Jerami Grant (Achilles) on the sidelines once again, Sidy Cissoko and Rayan Rupert are candidates for increased minutes. Murray has started each of his last five appearances, during which he has averaged 7.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 steals in 30.4 minutes per contest.
December 30, 2025
Listed out Monday
Murray (quadriceps) is out for Monday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis
Murray will miss his first action since Dec. 3 after picking up a right quad contusion. Rayan Rupert and Sidy Cissoko could see a few additional minutes with Murray sidelined.
December 29, 2025
Questionable Monday
Murray is questionable for Monday's game against Dallas with a right quad contusion.
Analysis
Murray is at risk of sitting out the second part of Portland's back-to-back set. Sidy Cissoko and Caleb Love would both have a clearer path to minutes if Murray is out of action Monday.