Kris Murray (illness) upgraded to available
Kris Murray (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
www.nbcsports.comHere’s the latest on Kris Murray.
- Recent status: He has been dealing with a lumbar back strain, leading to multiple missed games and a return timeline that has varied by report. Some updates indicated he was questionable or out for specific games, with team announcements suggesting re-evaluation after injuries or breaks.
- Return context: After an absence lasting several weeks, there were indications he was nearing a return and participating in practices, but the exact availability date has fluctuated across sources.
- Current team role: When healthy, he’s been used as a forward for Portland, contributing around mid-single digits in points with modest rebounding and defensive stats. Expect role and minutes to depend on his health status and the lineup needs.
If you’d like, I can narrow this to the most recent game-by-game updates or pull the latest official Blazers press notes for exact status and return dates.