Are ongoing changes to the Kings’ starters messing with Keegan Murray’s game?

Ian Goodwillie of A Royal Pain argues that constant changes to the Sacramento Kings' starting lineup could be disrupting Keegan Murray's rhythm. Murray has struggled to look comfortable early in the season following an injury-plagued 2025-2026 campaign where he appeared in only 23 games. His preseason performance was also quiet, totaling 18 points and four rebounds across 44 minutes in three appearances.

The writer notes that shifting between small forward and power forward has added further uncertainty for Murray, particularly amid Ben Simmons' injury situation. Goodwillie suggests that establishing a consistent rotation could help Murray regain his form, but cautions that Sacramento may eventually need to evaluate his long-term fit if the struggles persist.