Offensive Game
Excellent catch-and-shoot three-point threat and solid mid-range scorer. His shooting mechanics are refined and consistent. Developing his off-the-dribble creation to become a more complete offensive option.
Career Journey
Portland Trail Blazers
2023-present
First-round pick out of Iowa (2023)
Selected 23rd overall by Portland, following twin brother Keegan (drafted 4th in 2022) into the league.
Career-high role (2025-26)
Set personal bests with 57 games, 15 starts and 23.4 minutes, averaging 5.8 points and 3.6 rebounds as an injury-fill defensive forward.
| Season | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 57 | 5.8 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 46.7% | 27.9% |
Murray is often introduced as Keegan Murray's twin, but he's forged his own identity in Portland as a defense-first forward. Iowa produced both brothers; the Trail Blazers took Kris 23rd in the 2023 draft. Where Keegan's calling card is shooting, Kris's is versatility on the other end — he's rangy, mobile, and willing to guard up or down a position, which is why Portland kept feeding him minutes when injuries hit. In 2025-26 he set career highs in games and playing time, averaging 5.8 points and 3.6 rebounds across 57 games with 15 starts. The honest read: his offense hasn't caught up, as a sub-30% three-point mark and the lowest usage rate on the roster show. His NBA future likely hinges on becoming a reliable enough shooter to keep defenses honest.
Offensive Game
Excellent catch-and-shoot three-point threat and solid mid-range scorer. His shooting mechanics are refined and consistent. Developing his off-the-dribble creation to become a more complete offensive option.
Defensive Game
Versatile defender with good length and anticipation. Can guard 2-through-4 in different matchups. Brings effort and positioning to the defensive end without being a liability.
Intangibles
Three years at Iowa under Fran McCaffery developed a sophisticated understanding of offensive systems and defensive responsibilities. He arrives in Portland as one of the more basketball-mature young players on the roster.
Personal Life & Family
Status
Single
Parents & Siblings
Off the Court
Active in youth basketball camps in Iowa City, giving back to the community that shaped both Murray brothers
Did You Know?
Murray and his twin brother Keegan became the first twins since Brook and Robin Lopez in 2008 to both be selected in the first round of the NBA Draft — a family achievement that made the Murray household an extraordinary basketball home
He grew up in Iowa City, where his father Kenyon Murray played college basketball at Iowa, making Kris a legacy recruit who understood the Hawkeyes program from childhood
Staying three years in college was a deliberate choice — Murray wanted to be the most prepared version of himself before entering the NBA, and that patience paid off with a first-round selection
Kris and Keegan communicate multiple times a week during the NBA season, comparing notes on their respective team situations and development — a support system that is rare among NBA siblings
Career Honors
2023 NBA Draft #23 Overall Pick
Big Ten Player of the Year (Iowa, 2022-23)
First-Team All-Big Ten (2023)
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