Keegan Murray Out Four-to-Six Weeks with Torn Thumb Ligament

Keegan Murray #13 of the Sacramento Kings looks on against the Los Angeles Clippers in the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center on April 11, 2025 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)

By Avery Torff | Oct 12, 2025 | 5:02 PM |

Keegan Murray suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb during Friday’s preseason loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, the Sacramento Kings announced.

Murray is set to have surgery and will be reevaluated in four-to-six weeks.

Murray is entering his fourth season and is eligible for an extension ahead of the Oct. 20 deadline. If no agreement is reached, he’ll become a restricted free agent next summer.

Through his first three seasons, Murray has been exceptionally durable, appearing in 233 of 246 games and starting all but two. 

In the meantime, the Kings will need to find a replacement to make up for Murray’s absence at the forward position.