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Oct 17, 2025

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Kings Weekly

Keegan Murray and Russell Westbrook News Roundup

Basketball Intelligence and Nick Agar-Johnson

Oct 17

Keegan Murray and Russell Westbrook News Roundup

Ray and Nick cover the recent headline news from the Sacramento Kings revolving around Keegan Murray and Russell Westbrook. They start out by discussing Murray’s contract extension, and the importance of securing his long-term future in Sacramento. Then, they discuss Murray’s thumb injury, and how his absence will impact the Kings during their incredibl…

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