The Sacramento Kings face further challenges as Keegan Murray is sidelined with a left ankle sprain, confirmed by an MRI, and will be re-evaluated in 3-4 weeks. Murray’s season has been marred by injuries, including a thumb surgery that caused him to miss the season’s start and a calf strain in December. Despite averaging 14.6 points and 6.1 rebounds in 19 games, his shooting has struggled at 27.2% from three-point range. With Murray out, Zach LaVine returns to the starting lineup, and Keon Ellis and rookie Nique Clifford are expected to see increased playtime.
