Kings' Keegan Murray Out for Rest of Game with Ankle Injury

Rookie forward suffered setback to same ankle that sidelined him for 20 games earlier this season.

Feb. 26, 2026 at 1:52am

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Sacramento Kings rookie forward Keegan Murray has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets after suffering a left ankle injury in the first quarter. Murray, who missed 20 games earlier this season due to a sprain of the same ankle, was limited to just 3 points, 1 rebound, and 1 block in 9 minutes before exiting.

Why it matters

Murray has been a key contributor for the Kings this season, averaging 12.4 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. His latest ankle injury is a setback for the team as they push for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.

The details

Murray injured his left ankle in the first quarter of Wednesday's game against the Rockets. He was unable to return to the game after the injury. The Kings will likely turn to Patrick Baldwin and Daeqwon Plowden to see more playing time for the rest of the contest.

  • Murray was injured in the first quarter of Wednesday's game against the Rockets.
  • The Kings play again on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks.

The players

Keegan Murray

Rookie forward for the Sacramento Kings who has been a key contributor this season, averaging 12.4 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.

Patrick Baldwin

Kings player who will likely see more playing time with Murray out.

Daeqwon Plowden

Kings player who will likely see more playing time with Murray out.

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What they’re saying

“Murray injured his left ankle -- the same ankle that cost him 20 games from Jan. 6 to Feb. 11 -- in the first quarter Wednesday and is unable to return.”

— RotoWire Staff

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This injury is a setback for the Kings as they push for a playoff spot, as Murray has been a key contributor this season. The team will need to rely on other players to step up in his absence.