Keegan Murray poses for a picture during Sacramento Kings media day.
TheSacramento Kings are keeping one of their rising stars in purple and black. ForwardKeegan Murray has agreed to a five-year, $140 million rookie-scale extension that secures his place in Sacramento through the 2030–31 season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray has agreed to a five-year, $140 million rookie contract extension with the franchise, Mark Bartelstein and Kyle McAlarney of @PrioritySports tell ESPN. Massive new deal for the Kings to lock in their 2022 No. 4 overall pick through 2030-31. pic.twitter.com/ga08ANk26I
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 15, 2025
Murray’s new deal comes as the Kings continue to build around their core of three-time All-Star centerDomantas Sabonis, two-time All-StarZach LaVine and six-time All-StarDeMar DeRozan. The 24-year-old Murray has quickly developed into one of the league’s more versatile forwards, able to defend multiple positions while stretching the floor with elite shooting.
According to ESPN, Murray is one of only three NBA players with 500 or more three-pointers, 150+ blocks, and 150+ steals over the past three seasons – joiningAnthony Edwards andDerrick White. He also logged over 1,000 half-court matchups against 2025 NBA All-Stars last season, ranking fifth leaguewide in that category. Last season he averaged 12.4 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, while shooting 34% from three in 34.3 minutes per night. He also logged more minutes as a power forward last season, having played primarily as a small forward his first two NBA seasons.
What It Means for Sacramento
The extension solidifies Murray as a long-term two-way cornerstone for the Kings, even as he recovers from his current injury. Murray underwent surgery earlier this summer to repair a torn UCL in his left thumb, and the team has said he will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks, projecting a mid-to-late November check-in if his recovery stays on track.
Locking in Murray through his prime years gives Sacramento a stable defensive wing who fits seamlessly alongside the Kings’ established offensive engines. His rare combination of size, spacing, and defensive versatility has made him an essential part of the team’s future planning. His fearlessness to shoot big shots made him a stable contributor ever since he was drafted No. 4 overall in the 2022 NBA Draft.
In the short term, Sacramento will likely turn toMalik Monk to absorb minutes at forward while Murray ramps up post-surgery. Expect head coach Doug Christie to experiment with small-ball looks, relying more heavily on his established scoring veterans and Sabonis for scoring until Murray’s return. Murray figures to slot back into the starting lineup upon his return.
What’s Next for the Kings
Murray’s return will depend on medical clearance rather than a set timetable. Sacramento opens the regular season on October 22 against thePhoenix Suns, and based on the current recovery window, Murray could miss several games before returning to game action.
The Kings’ training staff will re-evaluate him before clearing contact work, with updates expected to come from local beat reporters after team shootarounds and practices.
Despite the injury, locking in Murray provides the Kings with long-term roster clarity and strengthens their defensive core as they aim to return to the Western Conference playoff picture. The Kings are two seasons removed from their magical run to a third-place finish in the West with a 48-34 record. In 2023-24 they finished with a 46-36 record, but faltered last season taking another step backward with a 40-42 record.