## NBA: Kings-Blazers Preview, Keegan Murray and the Impact of Former Iowa Hawkeyes **Preview** The Portland Trail Blazers (14-14) will host the Sacramento Kings (13-13) on Monday, January 2, 20, at the Moda Center. Both teams are coming off losses, with the Blazers falling to the Los Angeles Lakers 128-109 and the Kings losing to the Denver Nuggets 117-113. **Keegan Murray** Keegan Murray, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, has been one of the most impressive rookies this season. The 6'8" forward is averaging 13.2 points and 5.1 rebounds per game for the Kings. He has also shown a knack for making big plays, including a game-winning three-pointer against the Golden State Warriors in November. **DeMar DeRozan** DeMar DeRozan is one of the most experienced players on the Bulls. The 33-year-old guard is averaging 26.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game this season. He is a four-time All-Star and was named to the All-NBA Third Team in 2018. **Impact of Former Iowa Hawkeyes** Keegan Murray and Kris Murray are two of the most promising young players in the NBA. Both players starred at the University of Iowa before being drafted by the Kings. Murray, who is Keegan's brother, is averaging 6.2 points and 3.8 rebounds per game this season. **Conclusion** The Kings-Blazers game is a matchup of two up-and-coming teams. Both teams have a lot of young talent, and they both have the potential to make a playoff run this season.
