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• X Damichael Cole (@DamichaelC) · Report · Oct 23

  Kris Murray is starting the second half in place of GG Jackson, who had four fouls in the first half. Murray is drawing the Steph Curry assignment while Jaylen Wells is in the game. Speaks to what Memphis thinks of Murray on the defensive end.

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• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 3 points · Oct 23
  • GG Jackson (reported): GG Jackson said that during the game, Kris Murray told him on the bench he felt better because Jerome does that to them in practice. at 9:28
  • DaMichael Cole: Host opinion: Kris Murray, Wells, Pippen Jr. and Jahmai Mashack are the team's four best perimeter defenders. at 9:54
  • Tuomas Iisalo (reported): Kris Murray made the team, Iisalo said he values a defender for bigger, bulkier wings and named Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James. The host says Iisalo sees Wells as good against players running off screens. at 27:57

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• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Analysis · Oct 21 around the league

  Portland traded for Ja ('jaw trade'). The host said Portland gave up Jerami Grant and Kris Murray.

  “BIG NBA Questions: Slam N Jam LIVE!” at 29:44 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Blazers host · Analysis · Oct 20 around the league

  Live show: Avdija kicking out to Ja Morant instead of Chris Murray makes a big difference, even with both called non-shooters. The point is part of the Avdija spacing argument.

  “Scoot Henderson is Set Up for a Prove It Year After Not Signing an Extension with the Trail Blazers” at 32:25 · listen ↗

• X Damichael Cole (@DamichaelC) · Report · Oct 19

  The Grizzlies get their roster down to 15 after a couple of moves. Kris Murray makes the cut. His defense stood out in camp. Walter Clayton Jr.'s stint in Memphis is done after 24 games.

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• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 3 points · Oct 21
  • Tuomas Iisalo (reported): DeMichael relays practice comments from the coach Tuomas Iisalo about Kris Murray. Paraphrased, the coach called Murray a different kind of perimeter defender and said the team pretty much didn't have a player to guard bigger wings, naming LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard. DeMichael says this is part of why Murray was kept. name not confirmed at 25:54
  • DaMichael Cole: DeMichael says there are 10 players known to be in the rotation. His open question is whether the coach goes 12 deep. He wouldn't be surprised if Kris Murray gets wing minutes, based on the coach's practice comments. at 34:19
  • Joe Mullinax: The hosts say Kris Murray earned a roster spot as a long shot. Walter Clayton Jr. and Micah Peavy are no longer with the Grizzlies. Joe says Clayton being beaten out was unexpected. at 35:00

  “Memphis Grizzlies 2026-2027 NBA season begins - player award preview and final record prediction” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 5 points · Oct 20
  • Kris Murray, described as a bubble player, made the 15-man roster. at 3:10
  • Kris Murray came over with Jerami Grant in the Ja Morant trade and was seen as a long shot as recently as a month ago; the host says he played his way onto the roster. at 10:06
  • In the preseason, Kris Murray defended with long arms, deflections, steals, blocks and active point-of-attack work; the host says he is not calling him elite. at 11:44
  • The host's view: Kris Murray was kept partly because the team needs another point-of-attack defender it can trust. at 31:21
  • The host predicts Kris Murray probably won't be in the rotation early in the season. at 33:38

  “Did the Memphis Grizzlies make the right move by waiving Walter Clayton Jr.?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 3 points · Oct 19
  • Joe Mullinax: Kris Murray started the finale. The host said he 'didn't do much'; he had a couple of stocks in 17 minutes. at 4:33
  • Joe Mullinax: The host said Jackson should be a rotation player but may not start, and that he would rather see Jackson play than Kris Murray. at 20:47
  • Joe Mullinax: The host said Kris Murray 'may not be on this roster.' This is the host's tentative remark, not a report. at 20:53

  “Memphis Grizzlies preseason finale victory gets overshadowed by GG Jackson trade rumor report” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies host · Analysis · Oct 16

  The host flags a coming roster crunch. Micah Peavy, Kris Murray, Walter Clayton Jr., Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Taylor Hendricks are named as players not in the rotation. Roster decisions must be made shortly.

  “Can Memphis Grizzlies surprise doubters” at 31:26 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Blazers · 2 points · Oct 16
  • The Blazers traded for Ja Morant. The guest says the trade cost them Jeremy Grant and Chris Murray. at 2:35
  • Mike Richman: The host says that even as a non-shooter, Ja Morant is a much better kick-out target than last season's options like Chris Murray or Caleb Love, because he eats up space, gets into the paint, passes well and can still beat most players one-on-one against a bent defense. at 23:06

  “Trail Blazers Outlook: Adding Ja Morant, Scoot Henderson's Upside, Deni Avdija's Ascension and More” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 3 points · Oct 15
  • Joe Mullinax: Host predicts that Micah Peavy and Kris Murray are the two most likely to be cut by the October 19 deadline. at 8:02
  • Joe Mullinax: Host lists five players as the most likely waive candidates: Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Taylor Hendricks, Walter Clayton Jr., Kris Murray and Micah Peavy. at 8:49
  • Joe Mullinax: Host recounts the trades: the Ja Morant deal with Portland returned Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. The Jackson deal with Utah brought substantial draft capital plus Clayton and Hendricks. at 15:02

  “Talking trades and tweaks for the Memphis Grizzlies ahead of the start of the NBA season” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 3 points · Oct 14
  • Joe Mullinax: Joe said that if Hendricks is the 11th man and Isaiah Stewart is obviously not getting cut, about three roster spots are left. Walter Clayton Jr., Micah Peavy and Kris Murray are among those competing. at 24:46
  • DaMichael Cole: DeMichael said Micah Peavy hasn't been seen in the rotation. Kris Murray played in the rotation in the last part of a game but didn't get many chances before that. at 27:05
  • DaMichael Cole: DeMichael thinks Peavy and Murray are probably on the outside looking in, and that time has probably run out for a couple of players. at 27:18

  “Who will make up the final roster and rotation for the 2026-2027 Memphis Grizzlies?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Mike Richman, Locked On Blazers · Analysis · Oct 14 wording unclear in audio around the league

  Now the non-shooter is Ja Morant, whom the host calls far more dynamic on the catch.

  “What We Have (Not) Learned About Deni Avdija, Damian Lillard & Ja Morant in Trail Blazers Preseason” at 6:53 · listen ↗

• Podcast DaMichael Cole, Locked On Grizzlies · Analysis · Oct 12

  Cole says Taylor Hendricks has flashed and Kris Murray is playing for opportunity. He hopes to see Micah Peavy in practices this week.

  “Grizzlies enter "Training Camp 2.0" in Memphis with good vibes and questions to answer” at 27:39 · listen ↗

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