Kings Lock In Keegan Murray With 5-Year, $140M Extension

Keegan Murray is staying in Sacramento long-term, signing a 5-year, $140 million extension, per Shams Charania. The 25-year-old was entering the final year of his rookie deal and could have reached restricted free agency, but the Kings chose to lock him up. Murray has been a steady contributor (career-high 15.2 ppg in 2023-24; 12.4 ppg and 6.7 rebounds in 2024-25), though his three-point percentage has slipped each season (41.1% → 35.8% → 34.3%). The contract signals the Kings’ belief in his size, defense and floor-spacing value even as his offense needs growth. Merlin sees this as Sacramento banking on continuity and upside. The extension gives Murray stability to refine his shot and gives the team a cost-controlled, versatile wing to build around. If the outside touch returns, Murray could rise into a primary two-way starter; if not, he remains a valuable role piece who fits the Kings’ core.