Jamal Murray is a Canadian professional basketball player who plays primarily at point guard for the Denver Nuggets.
Standing 6-foot-4, Murray has developed into one of the NBA’s most dangerous scoring and playmaking guards.
He was selected seventh overall by Denver in the 2016 NBA Draft after playing college basketball at Kentucky.
Murray helped the Nuggets win their first NBA championship in 2023 and became a first-time NBA All-Star in 2026.
Through the 2025-26 season, he has appeared in 611 regular-season games and averaged 18.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 5.0 assists.
His career also includes outstanding playoff performances, highlighted by two 50-point postseason games and 2,018 playoff points.
Jamal Murray Career Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jamal Murray |
| Date of Birth | February 23, 1997 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Position | Point Guard / Shooting Guard |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Current/Last Team | Denver Nuggets |
| Draft Year | 2016 |
| Draft Pick | 7th Overall |
| Professional Career | 2016–Present |
| Jersey Number | 27 |
Jamal Murray NBA Career Stats
Regular-season statistics through the completion of the 2025-26 NBA season:
| Statistic | Career Total |
|---|---|
| Games | 611 |
| Games Started | 537 |
| Minutes | 19,451 |
| Points | 11,528 |
| Rebounds | 2,348 |
| Assists | 3,044 |
| Steals | 608 |
| Blocks | 226 |
| Turnovers | 1,257 |
| Personal Fouls | 1,112 |
Jamal Murray Per Game Career Stats
| Statistic | Per Game |
|---|---|
| Points | 18.9 |
| Rebounds | 3.8 |
| Assists | 5.0 |
| Steals | 1.0 |
| Blocks | 0.4 |
| Turnovers | 2.1 |
| Minutes | 31.8 |
Jamal Murray Shooting Stats
| Statistic | Career Record |
|---|---|
| Field Goals Made | 4,208 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 9,159 |
| Field Goal Percentage | 45.9% |
| Three-Pointers Made | 1,391 |
| Three-Pointers Attempted | 3,567 |
| Three-Point Percentage | 39.0% |
| Free Throws Made | 1,721 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 1,970 |
| Free Throw Percentage | 87.4% |
| Effective FG Percentage | 53.5% |
Jamal Murray Season-by-Season Stats
| Season | Team | Games | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | Denver Nuggets | 82 | 9.9 | 2.6 | 2.1 |
| 2017-18 | Denver Nuggets | 81 | 16.7 | 3.7 | 3.4 |
| 2018-19 | Denver Nuggets | 75 | 18.2 | 4.2 | 4.8 |
| 2019-20 | Denver Nuggets | 59 | 18.5 | 4.0 | 4.8 |
| 2020-21 | Denver Nuggets | 48 | 21.2 | 4.0 | 4.8 |
| 2021-22 | Denver Nuggets | Did Not Play | — | — | — |
| 2022-23 | Denver Nuggets | 65 | 20.0 | 4.0 | 6.2 |
| 2023-24 | Denver Nuggets | 59 | 21.2 | 4.1 | 6.5 |
| 2024-25 | Denver Nuggets | 67 | 21.4 | 3.9 | 6.0 |
| 2025-26 | Denver Nuggets | 75 | 25.4 | 4.4 | 7.1 |
Murray produced his strongest regular season to date in 2025-26, averaging career highs of 25.4 points and 7.1 assists while shooting 48.3% from the field, 43.5% from three-point range and 88.7% from the free-throw line.
Jamal Murray Playoff Stats
| Statistic | Playoff Total |
|---|---|
| Games | 85 |
| Points | 2,018 |
| Rebounds | 416 |
| Assists | 508 |
| Steals | 94 |
| Blocks | 32 |
Jamal Murray Playoff Per Game Stats
| Statistic | Per Game |
|---|---|
| Points | 23.7 |
| Rebounds | 4.9 |
| Assists | 6.0 |
| Steals | 1.1 |
| Blocks | 0.4 |
Murray has been particularly productive in the postseason, averaging 23.7 points and 6.0 assists across 85 playoff games. His playoff résumé includes two 50-point games during Denver’s 2020 first-round series against Utah and a major role in the Nuggets’ 2023 championship run.
Jamal Murray Career Highs
| Statistic | Career High |
|---|---|
| Points | 55 |
| Rebounds | 12 |
| Assists | 17 |
| Steals | 6 |
| Blocks | 4 |
Murray’s regular-season scoring high is 55 points, which he recorded against the Portland Trail Blazers in February 2025. His career-best 17 assists came against the Boston Celtics in January 2026.
Jamal Murray Awards & Achievements
| Achievement | Total |
|---|---|
| NBA Championships | 1 |
| MVP Awards | 0 |
| Finals MVP Awards | 0 |
| All-Star Selections | 1 |
| All-NBA Selections | 1 |
| All-Rookie Team Selections | 1 |
| Defensive Team Selections | 0 |
| Scoring Titles | 0 |
| Rookie of the Year | 0 |
| Olympic Medals | 0 |
| Rising Stars Challenge MVP | 1 |
Murray’s biggest team achievement came in 2023 when he helped Denver win its first NBA championship. In 2026, he earned his first All-Star selection and was named to the All-NBA Third Team.
Jamal Murray Team Career
| Team | Seasons | Games | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 2016–Present | 611 | 11,528 |
| Total | — | 611 | 11,528 |
Murray has spent his entire NBA career with the Denver Nuggets. He entered the league as Denver’s seventh overall selection in 2016 and has remained with the franchise throughout his professional NBA career.
Jamal Murray Position-Specific Statistics
As a point guard and shooting guard, Murray’s statistical profile is centered on scoring, three-point shooting, playmaking and efficient free-throw shooting.
| Category | Career Figure |
|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 18.9 |
| Assists Per Game | 5.0 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 3.8 |
| Steals Per Game | 1.0 |
| Blocks Per Game | 0.4 |
| Field Goal Percentage | 45.9% |
| Three-Point Percentage | 39.0% |
| Free Throw Percentage | 87.4% |
His 39.0% career three-point percentage and 87.4% free-throw percentage highlight his efficiency as a perimeter scorer, while his 5.0 assists per game demonstrate his role as a primary playmaker.
Jamal Murray Career Records & Milestones
| Record | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Career Points | 11,528 |
| Highest Scoring Game | 55 points |
| Playoff Points | 2,018 |
| Playoff 50-Point Games | 2 |
| Regular-Season 50-Point Games | 3 |
| Career-High Assists | 17 |
| Career-High Rebounds | 12 |
| Career-High Steals | 6 |
| Career-High Blocks | 4 |
| NBA Championships | 1 |
| All-Star Selections | 1 |
| All-NBA Selections | 1 |
Murray’s postseason scoring has been one of the defining parts of his career. He has scored 50 points twice in the playoffs and has produced six playoff games with at least 40 points. His 2020 playoff run established him as one of the league’s most dangerous postseason scorers.
Murray also became the first player in Denver Nuggets history to record a 50-point playoff game in two different postseason games, both coming against Utah during the 2020 NBA playoffs.
Jamal Murray Career Summary
Jamal Murray has recorded 11,528 points, 2,348 rebounds and 3,044 assists in 611 NBA regular-season games, averaging 18.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game. He has shot 45.9% from the field, 39.0% from three-point range and 87.4% from the free-throw line. In 85 playoff games, Murray has added 2,018 points, 416 rebounds and 508 assists while averaging 23.7 points per game. His career highlights include an NBA championship in 2023, his first All-Star selection and All-NBA Third Team honor in 2026, along with multiple 50-point playoff performances.
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