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Kings' Keegan Murray Undergoes Thumb Surgery, Out 4–6 Weeks to Start Season

The setback narrows his extension window before the Oct. 20 deadline.

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 16: Anthony Davis #3 of the Dallas Mavericks goes up for a shot on Keegan Murray #13 and Zach LaVine #8 of the Sacramento Kings during the second half of the NBA play-in tournament game at Golden 1 Center on April 16, 2025 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Apr 13, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) takes a three-point shot over Phoenix Suns guard Monte Morris (23) during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Sacramento said Murray tore the UCL in his left thumb during Friday’s preseason game in Portland, will have surgery, and will be reevaluated in four to six weeks.
  • He is expected to miss at least the first 10 regular-season games, removing a key floor spacer and top perimeter defender from the Kings’ opening rotation.
  • Options to cover his minutes include Dario Šarić, Malik Monk, Keon Ellis, rookie Nique Clifford, and Doug McDermott, with lineups to be adjusted under first-year coach Doug Christie.
  • There is reported mutual interest between the Kings and free agent Russell Westbrook as a short-term option while Murray recovers, according to reporting citing Shams Charania.
  • Murray faces an Oct. 20 deadline for a rookie-scale extension; if no deal is reached, reporting notes the path to restricted free agency in 2026 with an estimated $14.7 million qualifying offer.