Kris Murray
#24SF · Portland Trail Blazers
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 177 | 5.3 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 41.8% | 25.6% | 59.7% |
| 2025-26 | 46 | 5.8 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 45.0% | 27.0% | 69.6% |
| 2024-25 | 69 | 4.2 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 41.9% | 22.5% | 45.6% |
| 2023-24 | 62 | 6.1 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 39.6% | 26.8% | 66.1% |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$8.4M
AAV
$4.2M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Kris Murray's contract with the Portland Trail Blazers grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C- CVI grade. At $4.2M per year over 2 years, this is a minimum-level contract. Kris's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Small Forwards. At 25 years old, Kris is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Kris Murray earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Small Forward. Across 177 career games, Kris has averaged 5.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. Kris's strongest metric is FG% at 4178.1, compared to the NBA Small Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.1, below the Small Forward median of 4.0. Among 118 NBA Small Forwards graded this season, Kris ranks 99th in overall performance. Kris will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Current Sentiment
Kris Murray's perception is leaning negative due to inconsistent play and recurring injuries plaguing his development. Recent highlights show flashes of potential, but he's fallen out of rotation, raising serious concerns about his role. At $4.2M annually, he's not yet justifying investment; contract value remains questionable given performance grade. Position experimentation and lumbar strain dominate narratives, suggesting front office uncertainty about his fit. Fan confidence is pessimistic—injury history and rotation status make long-term outlook murky heading into next season.
Transaction History
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