Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Gets starting nod Friday

Murray will enter the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Clippers, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

With Anfernee Simons out due to minor ankle soreness, Murray will enter the starting five. Murray made 29 regular-season starts last year, during which he averaged 9.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 combined steals plus blocks across 31.8 minutes per game.