Jan 2, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) controls the ball against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Kings' Keegan Murray Leaves Rockets Game With Injury

Originally posted on Sacramento Kings on SI
By Logan Struck | Last updated Feb 25, 2026 8:52 PM ET

The Sacramento Kings are coming off their first win in over a month, but have their hands full against a talented Houston Rockets team on Wednesday night.

Unfortunately for the Kings, even as they try to stay competitive, injuries keep piling on. With less than four minutes left in the first quarter of Wednesday's matchup in Houston, Kings forward Keegan Murray landed awkwardly after a block attempt and appeared to suffer an ankle injury. The 25-year-old forward limped to the locker room and is officially ruled out for the remainder of the game.

Keegan Murray went to the Kings locker room after appearing to land awkwardly on this play pic.twitter.com/xC97yB0w9c
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Keegan Murray suffers an ankle injury

Murray previously missed 20 consecutive games due to a left ankle sprain, and Murray appeared to reinjure that same ankle on Wednesday night. This was just Murray's fifth game back since his extended absence, and his 23rd appearance of the season.

The Kings are already playing without Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, Dylan Cardwell, and De'Andre Hunter, so missing Murray as well is costly. Head coach Doug Christie explained how important it was for the Kings to finally snap their 16-game losing streak on Monday, but with Murray now sidelined, the Kings are unlikely to pair that win with another.

Heading into Wednesday's matchup, the Kings were shockingly leading the season series with the Rockets through three games. While a 17-point first-quarter performance from Russell Westbrook has kept the Kings somewhat afloat early into Wednesday's game, things are not trending in the right direction. At this point, though, the Kings simply hope that Murray's injury is not serious.

This article first appeared on Sacramento Kings on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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