Fox (thumb) participated in shootaround ahead of Saturday's game versus the Knicks, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Fox is officially listed as questionable Saturday due to a sprained right thumb. However, the star guard's participation in shootaround is a good sign of his availability against New York.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Deemed questionable for Saturday
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Fox is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Knicks due to a right thumb sprain.
The thumb injury is a new development for Fox, who posted 17 points (7-24 FG, 3-10 3Pt), six assists, five rebounds, one block and one steal across 40 minutes during Thursday's loss to the Nuggets. Over his last five outings, the star guard has averaged 16.4 points, 7.4 assists, 5.8 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 0.8 blocks while shooting only 32.2 percent from the field in 37.8 minutes per contest. If Fox is sidelined, Keon Ellis and Devin Carter should both see an uptick in playing time.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Shooting woes continue in loss
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Fox had 17 points (7-24 FG, 3-10 3Pt), six assists, five rebounds, one block and one steal across 40 minutes during Thursday's 132-123 loss to the Nuggets.
Fox struggled from the field again and has gone through a rough stretch scoring lately. The star guard has shot only 32.2 percent from the floor over his last five appearances, during which he has averaged 16.4 points, 7.4 assists, 5.8 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 0.8 blocks in 37.8 minutes per contest. Fox has reached 20-plus points only one time in that inefficient five-game span, though he has still stuffed the stat sheet, which is encouraging for fantasy managers.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Logs double-double with 11 boards
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Fox provided 20 points (9-23 FG, 2-8 3Pt), 11 rebounds, six assists and one block over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 130-115 loss to the Bucks.
Fox usually hits the double-double milestone via a high assist total, but Fox achieved the point-rebound double-double for the second time this season during Tuesday's defeat. Although Fox is enjoying some of the best numbers of his eight-year career, he's recorded only six double-doubles, which is surprising considering his voluminous production.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Scores efficiently in return
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Fox (glute) recorded 26 points (9-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one block across 33 minutes in Sunday's 124-119 win over the Bulls.
In his return from a three-game absence due to a bruised right glute, Fox ceded more of the distribution responsibilities to backcourt mate Malik Monk (team-high nine assists), but Fox made up for the atypically low assist count by displaying some rare hot shooting from three-point land. Considering Fox came into the contest converting only 32.1 percent of his three-point attempts on the season, fantasy managers shouldn't count on him providing more than one or two triples in most contests, but more importantly, the 27-year-old guard looked healthy and composed in his return to the court. Managers can feel safe in rolling out Fox for the Kings' upcoming three-game week.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Will return Sunday
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Fox (hip) is available for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Fox has been upgraded from questionable to available and will return to action following a three-game absence due to a right glute contusion. Fox's return will send Keon Ellis back to the bench, while Malik Monk's usage will take a hit. Before the injury, Fox scored at least 23 points in nine straight games, averaging 28.3 points, 6.3 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 37.6 minutes a night during that stretch.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Questionable to play Sunday
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Fox (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Fox has missed the Kings' last three games due to a right glute contusion. He was able to participate in the Kings' shootaround before Friday's game against the Celtics, but he wasn't able to progress enough in his recovery to play. Keon Ellis would remain in the starting lineup and Malik Monk would continue to see a larger role on offense if Fox is unable to play Sunday.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Slated to miss another contest
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Fox (glute) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Despite participating during Friday's morning shootaround, Fox has been downgraded from questionable to out and will miss a third straight game. Keon Ellis should draw another start in Fox's absence, while Kevin Huerter and Devin Carter will also see additional minutes. However, Malik Monk has been the primary beneficiary thus far, averaging 26.7 points, 8.0 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 steals in 37.0 minutes over his last three appearances. Fox's next chance to suit up will come Sunday in Chicago.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Still iffy, but active in shootaround
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Fox, who is questionable for Friday's game against the Celtics with a right glute contusion, participated in the team's morning shootaround, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Fox's ability to participate in shootaround bodes well for his status leading up to Friday's 7:30 p.m. ET opening tip after a two-game absence due to the glute injury. If the star point guard remains sidelined for a third consecutive game, Keon Ellis will likely remain in the starting five and take on a 30-plus-minute role. Over his last five outings, Fox has averaged 29.2 points, 6.2 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.6 steals across 38.0 minutes per game.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Questionable against Boston
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Fox (glute) has been listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Fox has missed two straight games for the Kings, though there's optimism he could return Friday after he went through Wednesday's practice. Even though Sacramento has struggled this season, Fox has been playing at a high level, averaging a career-high 26.7 points with 4.9 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.6 steals per game. If he's unable to play against Boston, Malik Monk could shoulder the load in the backcourt.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Goes through practice
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Fox (hip) was spotted going through Wednesday's practice, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
The Kings haven't released an update on Fox after he missed the past two games, but his availability at Wednesday's practice is a good sign. The Kings are off until Friday against the Celtics, so Fox's fantasy managers can be optimistic about his chances of playing.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Ruled out for Monday
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Fox (hip) will not play Monday against the Heat.
Sunday's game against the Warriors was Fox's first absence of the season, but now he'll end up missing both games of this back-to-back set. The Kings are off until Jan. 10 after Monday's game, and fantasy managers should consider him questionable for that contest. As for Monday, Malik Monk will soak up more usage, while Keon Ellis and Devin Carter are likely to see extended minutes in the backcourt.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Officially ruled out
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Fox (glute) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
As expected, Fox has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss his first game of the season due to a right glute contusion. In his absence, Keon Ellis should move into the starting lineup, while Malik Monk handles increased usage. Rookie Devin Carter, who recently made his NBA debut, could also be a larger factor in the rotation against Golden State. Fox's next chance to suit up will come Monday against Miami.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Unlikely to play Sunday
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Fox is doubtful to play Sunday against the Warriors due to a right glute contusion, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Fox has been feeling some glute soreness after taking a fall in the win over the Grizzlies on Friday and is expected to be listed as doubtful. That said, his chances of playing are unlikely, especially since the Kings aren't expected to take risks with their star floor general. If that's the case, look for Malik Monk, Devin Carter and Keon Ellis to handle expanded roles in the backcourt.
Fox ended with 35 points (13-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one block in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 113-107 win over the 76ers.
Fox had one of the most efficient shooting performances of his career after missing just three of his 16 shots en route to surpassing the 30-point plateau for the third time over his last six appearances. He's been turning things around following a rough patch in early December. The star floor general is averaging 29.5 points, 6.7 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 54.4 percent from the floor across his last six outings.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Hits for 33 points in win
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Fox closed with 33 points (13-23 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Monday's 110-100 win over the Mavericks.
Fox logged his third-highest scoring total of the year, completing a diverse line during interim coach Doug Christie's first win. It was important for the Kings to snap the five-game skid, and there are too many fantasy-worthy pieces on this roster to keep them down for long. Fox is on pace for a career year in his eighth season. Despite the recent losing streak, Fox was excellent during the five-game stretch, averaging 28.4 points, 7.2 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Complete performance in loss
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Fox contributed 29 points (12-25 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 4-7 FT), five rebounds, 12 assists, one block and four steals in 39 minutes during Saturday's 132-122 loss to the Lakers.
Fox established a new season-high mark in assists Saturday and recorded his fourth double-double of the season. The Kings often deploy Fox, Domantas Sabonis, and DeMar DeRozan as their primary playmakers, but Fox remains the de facto floor general. This was the team's first game under interim head coach Doug Christie, but if Fox takes on more usage moving forward, it could translate to an uptick in his assists production.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Drops game-high 23 in loss
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Fox provided 23 points (7-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Sunday's 122-95 loss to the Pacers.
The 27-year-old guard led all scorers on the night, but it wasn't enough to overcome a balanced Indiana attack that saw seven different Pacers score in double digits. Fox has dished at least five assists in seven straight games, averaging 24.3 points, 7.3 dimes, 4.7 boards, 1.9 threes and 0.9 steals over that stretch, but he hasn't posted those kind of distribution numbers over a full season since 2020-21.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Leads offensively in defeat
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Fox totaled 31 points (12-17 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 38 minutes during Saturday's 103-99 loss to the Lakers.
Fox led the way for Sacramento on the offensive end of the floor Saturday, leading all players in scoring and threes made while ending second on the team in assists in a well-rounded showing. Fox has surpassed the 30-point mark in six outings this season, adding at least five assists in four of those outings.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Posts team-high 26 points in loss
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Fox had 26 points (7-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 10-11 FT), three rebounds, five assists and three steals across 36 minutes during Thursday's 113-100 loss to the Lakers.
There's little reason to blame Fox for the defeat, as he was very effective on both sides of the ball while turning in another excellent line. Fox is on pace to produce the best season of his career, as he's currently besting previous season averages in rebounds, assists and field-goal percentage. His only drop-off is his proficiency from downtown, where he's converting at a 32.6 percent clip.
