Keegan Murray Gets Contract Extension from Kings

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray has received a five year, $140 million contract extension from his club. Keegan is entering his fourth NBA season after being selected fourth overall in the 2022 NBA Draft. Shams Charania of ESPN broke the news on X.

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.

Murray averaged 12.4 points and 6.7 rebounds in 34.3 minutes per game over 76 appearances with the Kings last season.

The signing may be of interest to Portland Trail Blazers fans as Shaedon Sharpe, drafted three places after Murray, is also eligible for a contract extension. Sharpe’s percentages and production are in the same ballpark as Murray, though Sharpe scores more and Murray rebounds better. Could Murray’s $28 million per year average set a ballpark estimate for Sharpe’s next contract?

Murray’s twin brother Kris currently plays for the Blazers.