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Kings forward Keegan Murray out for over a month with torn thumb ligament

On Friday, Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb during a preseason loss in Portland, and an MRI confirmed the injury requires immediate surgery.
Entering his fourth season, Keegan Murray is eligible for a contract extension in the next week, with Oct. 20 as the deadline to reach an agreement or face restricted free agency.
A durable starter, Keegan Murray has appeared in 233 of 246 games played and made 543 career three-pointers since being drafted fourth overall.
The Kings must quickly adjust their starting lineup and rotation with Dario Saric, Malik Monk, Keon Ellis or rookie Nique Clifford among candidates while Dennis Schroder, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis remain the other expected starters.
The setback delays a season that was shaping as Murray's breakout campaign, and he will be re-evaluated in about four to six weeks, with a six-week return possibly impairing his timing in a crowded Western Conference.

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