Kings Secure Keegan Murray with Five-Year, $140 Million Contract Extension

The Sacramento Kings have committed long-term to Keegan Murray, agreeing to a five-year, $140 million contract extension, as confirmed by his agent Mark Bartelstein. Murray, who recently married, is now the second-longest tenured King. Drafted No. 4 overall in 2022, he broke the NBA's rookie 3-point record and finished fifth in Rookie of the Year voting. Over three seasons, he's averaged 13.3 points on 45.1% shooting (37.2% from three), 5.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists. Coach Doug Christie praises his versatility and growth. Despite a shooting dip and a shift to defense in later seasons, Murray has emerged as a top 3-and-D wing. With De'Aaron Fox gone, he's on a path to becoming the face of the franchise and a two-way star. The Kings are committed to building around him, even as current roster construction with Dennis Schroder, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Domantas Sabonis presents spacing issues. Murray is encouraged to be more aggressive offensively, with DeRozan emphasizing his critical role in the team's success.