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Kris Murray

Kris Murray is an American professional basketball player currently with the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA. He played college basketball at the University of Iowa from 2020-2023, earning first-team All-Big Ten honors in his final season. He is the twin brother of Keegan Murray, who also plays in the NBA for the Sacramento Kings.


1992: Father starts for Iowa Hawkeyes

In 1992, Kenyon Murray, Kris's father, began as a 4-year starter for the Iowa Hawkeyes and was high school Mr. Basketball in Michigan.

1996: Father completes playing for Iowa Hawkeyes

In 1996, Kenyon Murray concluded his career as a 4-year starter for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

August 19, 2000: Kristopher James Murray Born

On August 19, 2000, Kristopher James Murray was born. He is the twin brother of Keegan Murray.

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2020: Joins Iowa Hawkeyes

In 2020, Kris Murray began playing college basketball for the Iowa Hawkeyes of the Big Ten Conference.

2022: Declares for NBA draft and Withdraws

In 2022, Kris Murray entered the NBA draft but withdrew his name shortly after declining an invitation to the NBA Draft Combine.

2022: Twin brother drafted into NBA

In 2022, Kris's twin brother, Keegan Murray, was a top 5 pick in the NBA draft and currently plays for the Sacramento Kings.

July 1, 2023: Signed with the Portland Trail Blazers

On July 1, 2023, Kris Murray officially signed with the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA.

2023: Leaves Iowa Hawkeyes

In 2023, Kris Murray concluded his career with the Iowa Hawkeyes of the Big Ten Conference.

2023: Selected by Portland Trail Blazers

In 2023, Kris Murray entered the NBA draft and was selected 23rd overall by the Portland Trail Blazers.