Kings' Keegan Murray Struggles to Find Words for 15-Game Losing Streak

The Sacramento Kings' young star is at a loss for how to explain the team's historic collapse over the past 3 years.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray expressed his frustration and lack of words when asked about the team's record-breaking 15-game losing streak, which has pushed them to the worst record in the NBA at 12-45. Murray, who recently returned from an ankle injury, acknowledged that the team's struggles over the past 3-4 years have been difficult to comprehend, and that major changes are needed to turn things around.

Why it matters

The Kings' prolonged losing streak and overall poor performance this season underscores the challenges the franchise has faced in recent years in trying to build a competitive team and end their 16-year playoff drought, the longest active streak in the NBA. Murray's emotional response highlights the toll these struggles have taken on the team's young core.

The details

The Kings' 131-94 loss to the Orlando Magic extended their losing streak to 15 games, the longest in franchise history. Sacramento led early but the Magic shot an incredible 76.2% in the second quarter and finished with a franchise-record 27 made 3-pointers. The Kings have also been hit hard by injuries, with Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine both out for the season, removing their primary interior facilitator and leading scorer from the rotation.

  • The Kings' 15-game losing streak dates back to January 16, 2026.
  • Keegan Murray returned from a 6-week ankle injury absence to play against the Magic on February 20, 2026.

The players

Keegan Murray

A young forward for the Sacramento Kings who was recently named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.

Domantas Sabonis

The Kings' starting center who is out for the season after undergoing meniscus surgery.

Zach LaVine

The Kings' leading scorer who is also out for the season after hand surgery.

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What they’re saying

“It's tough. I don't really have words to explain it to be honest. I don't know if anyone has words to explain what's transpired these last three or four years, but obviously we've got to change something because this obviously can't happen. Not many teams in NBA history have gone 15 straight losses in a row.”

— Keegan Murray (The Sacramento Bee)

What’s next

The Kings will now take on the San Antonio Spurs, which kickstarts a five-game road trip as they try to end their historic losing streak.

The takeaway

Keegan Murray's emotional response underscores the immense frustration within the Kings' organization as they continue to struggle mightily, both with injuries and overall team performance. After nearly two decades without a playoff appearance, the franchise is in desperate need of a major turnaround to regain relevance in the NBA.