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sports2 years ago

Trail Blazers Bolster Roster with Promising Signings: Scoot Henderson, Kris Murray, and Ibou Badji

The Portland Trail Blazers have signed their 2023 first-round draft picks Scoot Henderson and Kris Murray to rookie deals, while also re-signing center Ibou Badji to a two-way contract. Henderson, who played for the NBA G League Ignite, and Murray, who played for Iowa, will participate in the NBA Summer League. Badji, who missed last season due to knee surgery, will have the opportunity to develop with the Blazers' G-League team, the Rip City Remix.

via Blazer's Edge|
#ibou-badji#kris-murray#nba-summer-league
sports2 years ago

"Trail Blazers Introduce Promising Rookies and Face Trade Speculations for Damian Lillard"

The Portland Trail Blazers held an introductory press conference for their three new rookies, Scoot Henderson, Kris Murray, and Rayan Rupert, following the NBA Draft. General Manager Joe Cronin and Head Coach Chauncey Billups expressed excitement about the players, who they believe fit the team's preferred archetype of versatile competitors. The rookies discussed their games and how they can contribute in their rookie seasons. The Blazers still have a lot of team-building work to do this summer, but these rookies are more ready than most. The Lillard situation remains a storyline of the summer.

via Blazer's Edge|
#kris-murray#nba-draft#portland-trail-blazers
sports2 years ago

Iowa's Kris Murray drafted by Portland Trail Blazers in NBA draft.

Kris Murray, a forward from Iowa, was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers as the 23rd overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft. He joins his twin brother Keegan as a first-round NBA draft pick, and becomes the fourth Iowa Hawkeye to be drafted in the past three drafts. Murray finished the 2022-23 men’s college basketball season with impressive stats, earning him first-team All-Big Ten recognition and consensus third-team All-American honors. Social media reacted positively to the pick, with many Hawkeye fans and media expressing excitement for Murray's next step in his basketball journey.

via Hawkeyes Wire|
#basketball#iowa-hawkeyes#kris-murray
sports2 years ago

Iowa's Kris Murray drafted by Portland Trail Blazers in 2023 NBA Draft.

The Portland Trail Blazers have drafted Iowa forward Kris Murray with the 23rd pick in the NBA Draft. Kris is the twin brother of Sacramento Kings forward Keegan, who was taken with the third pick a year ago. Kris averaged 20.2 points per game last season and is a flexible option in the frontcourt. Blazers' Edge Draft Guru Steve Dewald believes that Murray has an NBA-ready set of skills that provide a strong foundation for the future.

via Blazer's Edge|
#keegan-murray#kris-murray#nba
sports2 years ago

Iowa's Kris Murray drafted by Trail Blazers in 2023 NBA draft.

The Portland Trail Blazers selected Iowa forward Kris Murray with the No. 23 pick in the NBA draft. Blazers GM Joe Cronin said he was pleased to see Murray still available at that point, as he possesses the defensive skills, IQ, and versatility that the team needs. Murray's lack of elite athleticism is a question mark, but he should be reliable as a system player who can make teams pay for leaving him open. As a rookie, he could earn meaningful minutes for the Blazers.

via OregonLive|
#iowa-hawkeyes#kris-murray#nba
sports2 years ago

NBA Draft Prospects and Mock Draft Predictions.

As the 2022-23 NBA season comes to a close, some multi-year college players from the 2022 NBA Draft class were just as ready for the NBA as the one-and-done players. French phenom Victor Wembanyama is the most NBA-ready prospect of the 2023 class, but other players like Jaime Jaquez Jr., Brandon Miller, Jarace Walker, and Kris Murray are also best-suited to make substantive contributions out of the gate. These players have the skills and experience to be impactful players immediately and could be trusted to play an immediate role for a team with aspirations of competing in the 2023-24 season.

via CBS Sports|
#brandon-miller#jaime-jaquez-jr#jarace-walker
sports2 years ago

Iowa's Kris Murray declares for 2023 NBA Draft.

Iowa men's basketball forward Kris Murray, who had an impressive junior season with a team-best 20.2 points and 7.9 rebounds per game, has announced that he will enter the 2023 NBA Draft. Murray is projected to be a mid-first round pick and is expected to transition well to the professional game as a versatile defender and reliable perimeter shooter. He became the 25th All-American in school history and the fifth consensus All-American in the last eight seasons.

via Hawk Central|
#all-american#first-round-pick#iowa-basketball