Fox has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pacers due to personal reasons.
Fox has been a well-rounded contributor recently, averaging 25.6 points, 6.7 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 35.8 minutes per game over 16 appearances since the start of the calendar year. However, he'll be unavailable for the first time since Dec. 11 due to personal reasons. Whether he'll be available Sunday against the Pelicans remains to be seen, but Davion Mitchell will likely see increased playing time against Indiana.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Posts 31 points, 10 dimes
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Fox had 31 points (13-23 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 assists, three steals, two rebounds and one block across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 119-109 victory over San Antonio.
Fox had it going from start to finish Wednesday, going 7-of-10 from the field for 15 points in the first half before pouring in another 16 over the final two quarters on 6-of-13 shooting. The point guard also dished out a game-high 10 assists in the contest while trailing only Domantas Sabonis for the game high in scoring. Fox has now broken the 30-point mark in two straight contests to bring his season average up to 24.3 per game.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Raising steals production of late
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Fox finished with 32 points (13-27 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block across 41 minutes during Monday's 118-111 overtime victory over the Timberwolves.
Fox led the charge for the Kings, pacing the team in scoring while bringing his steal total up to 10 across the past five games. Though much of Fox's fantasy value moving forward will derive from his scoring and assist outputs as well his high field-goal percentage, the flurry of steals production of late has augmented his overall utility.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Produces solid numbers in loss
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Fox produced 16 points (7-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and eight assists over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 113-95 loss to Toronto.
Fox tied for second on Sacramento with 16 points in the contest, and he got there with an efficient 7-for-12 shooting night from the field. The point guard also led the Kings with eight dimes and chipped in four rebounds, though he turned the ball over four times. While Fox has taken a slight step back by averaging 16.5 points over his past two games, he hasn't shot the ball poorly, making 53.8 percent of his field-goal attempts over the pair of contests.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Posts robust line in win
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Fox registered 17 points (7-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists and four steals across 33 minutes during Monday's 133-100 win over the Grizzlies.
Fox fell well below his season scoring average Monday, but he compensated by shooting an efficient 7-for-14 from the field while making an impact in other areas. Most notably, the point guard tied his season high with four thefts and added 10 assists to notch his seventh double-double of the campaign. Fox snapped a six-game streak of scoring at least 24 points, but the double-double was his first since Dec. 30.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Flirts with double-double
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Fox logged 31 points (11-19 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 9-10 FT), nine assists, four rebounds and two steals over 38 minutes during Saturday's 129-127 loss to the 76ers.
Fox came up one dime shy of a double-double and continues to hold steady in both the points and assists categories through 11 games in January, averaging 25.8 and 6.3 per game, respectively. Though his efficiency from downtown has taken a hit this month, Fox is still dominating from two-point range and is maintaining a 51.9 percent rate from the field over his last 11 games.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Hits for 25 against OKC
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Fox totaled 25 points (10-22 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-7 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 38 minutes during Friday's 118-113 win over Oklahoma City.
The Kings' frontcourt stole the show as Domantas Sabonis produced another triple-double and rookie Keegan Murray had the best game of his brief NBA career, but Fox was more than just part of the supporting cast. The 25-year-old guard has scored 24 or more points seven times in 10 games so far in January, averaging 25.3 points, 6.0 assists, 3.1 boards and 1.4 threes on the month while shooting 51.3 percent from the floor.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Leads Kings to another victory
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Fox amassed 31 points (13-23 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-7 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 116-111 win over the Lakers.
Sacramento was without big man Domantas Sabonis (illness) on Wednesday, but the team was nonetheless able to notch its fifth straight win. That was primarily due to Fox's performance, as he led the Kings in scoring while shooting an efficient 13-for-23 from the field, though he surprisingly struggled from the charity stripe. The point guard is shooting 78.8 percent from the line on the season, so his 3-for-7 mark against the Lakers is likely just an aberration. With averages of 25.3 points, 6.4 assists and 3.0 rebounds through nine games in January, Fox continues to put up productive fantasy numbers.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Scores 17 second-half points
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Fox had 23 points (11-21 FG, 1-4 3Pt), one rebound and three assists over 37 minutes during Sunday's 132-119 win over the Spurs.
Fox scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half, including 11 points in the fourth quarter on 5-of-8 shooting from the field as the Kings extended their winning streak to four games. The point guard has now broken the 20-point mark in six of eight games this month, though his three assists Sunday were the fewest he's recorded in a game since Dec. 23 against the Wizards.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Falls one dime shy of double-double
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Fox contributed 24 points (9-18 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine assists, two rebounds and one steal across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 135-115 victory over the Rockets.
Fox and Domantas Sabonis keyed the Kings' victory Wednesday, as both players dished nine assists while combining to score 49 points. Fox's scoring output marked the fourth time in his past five games that he has scored at least 24 points, and he has tallied nine dimes in each of his past three contests. The point guard is averaging a robust 26.2 points, 7.2 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.3 three-pointers over 14 games since Dec. 14.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Pours in 34 points
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Fox racked up 34 points (11-21 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 12-14 FT), two rebounds and nine assists over 38 minutes during Saturday's 136-134 loss to the Lakers.
Fox did all he could to notch a victory, and he even had a shot to be the hero with a half-court shot at the buzzer that almost went in to win the game. The guard continues to be one of the most productive guards in the league, and despite single-digit assist totals for four straight games, he's posted 30-plus points in three of his last six contests.
Fox finished Tuesday's 117-115 win over the Jazz with 37 points (15-22 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), six assists, three rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 38 minutes.
Fox scored 22 of his points in the fourth quarter, and his layup with less than a second to go sealed the win for the Kings. He enjoyed success in the paint more often than usual, as the standout guard found numerous opportunities to drive to the basket. He'll look to keep the production going against the Hawks on Wednesday.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Dishes game-high 10 assists
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Fox closed with 24 points (10-24 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds and 10 assists across 39 minutes during Friday's 126-125 win over Utah.
Fox had a poor first half shooting the ball, going 4-of-11 from the field for nine points to go along with three assists. However, he was slightly better in the second half, knocking down six of 13 shot attempts for another 15 points while dishing out seven dimes to give him a game-high 10 assists on the night. The Kings' point guard now has back-to-back games with at least 10 assists and has scored 20 or more points in eight straight.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Hands out season-high 13 dimes
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Fox accumulated 31 points (12-21 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, 13 assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 127-126 victory over Denver.
Fox's 13 assists marked a season high in what was also the point guard's second 30-and-10 double-double of the year. After a cold stretch in late November and early December, he's picked things back up. Over the past seven games, Fox has averaged 27.6 points on 53/31/74 shooting, 6.7 assists, 4.3 rebounds and just 2.9 turnovers in 35.1 minutes.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Nets 26 points in losing effort
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Fox produced 26 points (9-16 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 8-13 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Friday's 125-111 loss to the Wizards.
Fox had a strong game offensively for Sacramento, leading the team with 26 points while turning the ball over only once. He chipped in seven boards -- the sixth time he has hit that mark this season -- but fell short of his usual production with just three assists. Fox has been increasing his scoring output of late, averaging 27.2 points on 50 percent shooting over his past five contests.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Racks up 37 points in loss
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Fox ended Monday's 125-119 loss to the Hornets with 37 points (14-25 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-9 FT), five rebounds and two assists over 34 minutes.
Fox couldn't lead Sacramento to victory Monday, but he nonetheless continued to emerge from his recent slump, leading the Kings with 37 points on an efficient 14-of-25 performance from the field. The point guard added five boards, though his two assists were well below his season average of 5.6 dimes. Prior to missing two games with a foot injury, Fox had hit a cold spell, averaging just 15.0 points on 40.0 percent shooting over five games. However, he's turned things around in four contests since his return, posting 25.3 points on a 45.1 percent shooting mark.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Leading scorer in win
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Fox closed with 24 points (9-19 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 6-9 FT), five rebounds, nine assists and one steal across 39 minutes during Friday's 122-113 win over Detroit.
After scoring 20-plus points fairly consistently during the first month of the season, Fox's scoring production recently started seeing a decline. However, the former Kentucky guard has put up at least 24 points in both games this week, including a game-high 24 on Friday. He's still struggling with efficiency, but he's also produced 19 assists and 11 rebounds over the past two games.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Double-doubles in tight win
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Fox supplied 27 points (9-23 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-7 FT), six rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 41 minutes during Wednesday's 124-123 win over the Raptors.
Fox didn't have his best shooting performance, but he still delivered a strong performance while securing only his third double-double of the season. This was a step in the right direction, as he struggled massively Tuesday in his return to action following a two-game absence when he recorded 13 points (5-15 FG, 1-73Pt, 2-4 FT) against the Sixers. Despite that, Fox remains a key piece for the Kings and is averaging 22.5 points, 5.6 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game this season.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Struggles in return
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Fox logged 13 points (5-15 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 123-103 loss to Philadelphia.
Fox returned to the starting lineup Tuesday following a two-game absence due to a sore right foot, but he struggled with his shot and submitted just one assist during the blowout loss to Philadelphia. Coming into the contest, the sixth-year guard was averaging 22.8 points, 5.6 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals, so Tuesday's poor performance can likely be chalked up to rust. The good news is that Fox isn't listed on the injury report for the second half of the Kings' back-to-back set Wednesday, so he should be full go and will look to get back on track against Toronto.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: In starting five
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Fox will start Tuesday's game versus the 76ers, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Fox will not face any restrictions in his return to the floor following a sore right foot, so look for him to play his usual role. Davion Mitchell will slide back to the bench in a corresponding move.
