Kings and Keegan Murray secure five-year $140 million contract extension agreement
Sacramento Kings and forward Keegan Murray have finalized a five-year contract extension worth $140 million. This agreement was reported on Wednesday by ESPN’s Shams Charania. Murray, chosen as the fourth overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Kings, was entering the final year of his rookie contract before this extension was secured.
Keegan Murray’s Performance and Setback
Last season, Murray made significant contributions to the Kings, averaging 12.4 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. However, the team faces a challenge as Murray is expected to miss the start of the season.
Injury Details
- Murray, aged 25, suffered a thumb injury during a pre-season match against the Portland Trail Blazers.
- An MRI confirmed a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb.
- Surgery was necessary, and the recovery is projected to take four to six weeks.
Emegypt will continue to monitor the situation as the Kings adapt to the temporary loss of their pivotal player, Murray, as they begin the new season.
