The Portland Trail Blazers will tip off their 2022-23 NBA season against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, but the presence of the Kings’ prized rookie Keegan Murray has been thrown into question. Murray entered NBA health and safety protocol on Saturday with an unspecified illness, according to Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee.
According to a league source, Sacramento Kings rookie Keegan Murray entered NBA health and safety protocols on Friday night and his status for Wednesday’s season opener against the Portland Trail Blazers is uncertain. Murray will be reevaluated daily.