Fox (rest) is absent from the injury report for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.
Sacramento rested Fox in its preseason finale and, as expected, the point guard will be active to start the regular season. Fox averaged 26.6 points, 5.6 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game last season, but it's unclear how the acquisition of DeMar DeRozan will impact Fox's usage rate.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Inactive Thursday
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Fox won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Clippers for rest purposes, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
The Kings will sit Fox for the preseason finale to ensure he begins the regular season fully rested. Malik Monk (hand) is also out Thursday, so it'll be up to Jordan McLaughlin, Keon Ellis and Colby Jones to eat up minutes in the backcourt.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Struggles beyond arc in loss
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Fox compiled 22 points (9-22 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and a steal across 36 minutes in Tuesday's 117-114 loss to the Jazz.
Fox logged a full complement of minutes Tuesday evening, and it appears that the arrival of DeMar DeRozan will have little effect on the point guard's bottom line. DeRozan is a great addition, but Coach Mike Brown still intends to keep Fox and Domantas Sabonis as the cornerstones of the offense. Although Fox declined a $165 million contract extension in the offseason, the move is intended to give him a better bargaining position next year.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Logs 28 minutes Sunday
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Fox recorded 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists and three steals across 28 minutes in Sunday's 108-85 preseason loss to the Trail Blazers.
The Kings played their projected starters between 28 and 30 minutes, and even though Sacramento looked overmatched at times, there shouldn't be any notable changes in the rotation, let alone the starting unit before the regular-season opener against the Timberwolves on Oct. 24. Fox had one of the best years of his career in 2023-24, averaging career-high marks in several categories including points (26.6), rebounds (4.6) and steals (2.0) per game.
Fox scored 19 points (6-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 Ft) while adding six rebounds and three assists in 26 minutes during Friday's 109-106 preseason loss to the Warriors.
The 26-year-old guard led the Kings in scoring and three-pointers on the night as every member of the starting five dropped at least 12 points. Fox appears to be adjusting quickly to working alongside DeMar DeRozan, and after setting career highs in 2023-24 in points (26.6), boards (4.6), threes (2.9) and steals (2.0) per game, he needs only to stay healthy to put together another impressive campaign.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Goes for 11 points in loss
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Fox compiled 11 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, an assist and a steal across 19 minutes in Wednesday's 122-112 loss to Golden State.
Fox will be able to focus more on ball distribution with DeMar DeRozan at the wing. Fox's output has been necessary to keep the Kings competitive, but DeRozan's addition will ease the pressure on Fox to force low-percentage shots and instead focus on moving the ball around more frequently.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Carries Kings in defeat
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Fox notched 35 points (12-29 FG, 4-16 3Pt, 7-11 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and three steals over 42 minutes during Friday's 105-98 Play-In Game loss to the Pelicans.
Fox came through when the Kings needed him the most, but the Pelicans put Sacramento's season to an end and will now get a matchup against the Thunder in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. Fox, whose 35 points was his best outing since April 5, finished the regular season with a career-best 26.6 points per game and will surely be one of the top guards taken in next season's drafts.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Turns in 24 points
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Fox notched 24 points (10-14 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals across 26 minutes during Sunday's 121-82 victory over the Trail Blazers.
The Kings beat the Trail Blazers without much difficulty, and Fox took a seat for good at the end of the third quarter. He started the game on a tear with four consecutive shots, and he would have probably ended with a much higher number if the team had kept the starters on the floor. Fox will need to produce at his best to get out of the Play-In bracket, and the Kings will face the Warriors first. Fox logged 29 points and five assists in his most recent game against Golden State.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Stellar with 33 points in loss
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Fox ended with 33 points (11-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 8-10 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 41 minutes during Thursday's 135-123 loss to New Orleans.
Thursday's loss forced the Kings into a spot in the Play-In Tournament, but Fox has scored 33 points in two consecutive performances and is getting hot just in time for the playoffs. Fox and Domantas Sabonis need more help from the supporting cast to increase the Kings' chances for success, but the Kentucky product has the potential to outplay any point guard in the Western Conference.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Hits for 20 in Sunday's win
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Fox provided 20 points (8-20 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Sunday's 107-77 victory over the Nets.
The 26-year-old guard is having a strong finish to the regular season as the Kings try to secure a playoff spot and avoid the Play-In Tournament. Fox has scored 20 or more points in six straight games and 14 of the last 15, and he's averaged 24.4 points, 5.9 assists, 5.7 boards, 3.2 threes and 2.3 steals over the latter stretch.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Pours in game-high 40 points
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Fox provided 40 points (16-29 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 44 minutes during Friday's 101-100 loss to the Celtics.
Fox almost single-handedly carried the Kings to victory, scoring almost half the team's total points. Despite a few ups and downs, it's been a fantastic season for Fox, as he has put up second-round value in standard formats. He has turned into a viable two-way threat and should be viewed as a top-30 asset heading into the 2024-25 season.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Shines despite loss to New York
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Fox posted 29 points (11-26 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists, one block and three steals in 39 minutes during Thursday's 120-109 loss to the Knicks.
Although Fox needed 26 shots to score 29 points, he had a relatively efficient all-around performance, as he also chipped in admirably in other categories, such as rebounds, assists and steals. A true all-around floor general who's embracing an even more significant role on offense with the loss of Malik Monk (knee) and Kevin Huerter (shoulder), Fox will continue playing a prominent role for a Kings team that's jostling for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. Fox has scored at least 20 points in 12 of his last 13 appearances.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Logs double-double with 12 assists
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Fox ended with 24 points (7-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 8-10 FT), six rebounds, 12 assists, two blocks and three steals across 36 minutes during Sunday's 127-106 victory over the Jazz.
Fox got back into double-double territory in a much-needed win. Fox endured some ups and downs in March, but he still managed an average of 24.8 points, 6.0 assists, 5.7 rebounds and 2.7 steals over 15 games during the month.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Will see minutes increase
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Fox is expected to play increased minutes down the stretch of the regular season as the Kings fight for their playoff seeding, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
The Kings enter Saturday's action in eighth place in the Western Conference, two games behind the sixth-place Mavericks but only four games ahead of a red-hot Rockets team that sits in 11th place but has won 11 contests in a row. The Kings will push to secure a direct playoff berth and avoid the Play-In Tournament, and for that to happen, Fox may need to spend as much as possible on the court. Fox has been averaging 35.9 minutes per game since the beginning of March, and don't be surprised if that figure rises to around the 40 minutes-per-game mark the rest of the way.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Tepid in blowout loss
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Fox amassed 18 points (6-18 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 132-96 loss to the Mavericks.
Fox struggled with his shot against the Mavericks, who had the right defensive formula to contain the Kings' offensive attack. During the first half, Luka Doncic floated to where he was most needed and pestered Fox during the first two quarters. Fox was also ineffective in the fourth quarter without Doncic's involvement as he failed to score over six minutes in the final stanza.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Drops team-high 25 in loss
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Fox racked up a team-high 25 points (10-30 FG, 5-15 3Pt), five rebounds, five assists, one block and six steals in 37 minutes during Thursday's 109-102 loss to Washington.
Despite his shooting woes, the 26-year-old guard produced at least 20 points for the sixth straight game while tying his season-high mark in steals. Fox has averaged 25.3 points, 6.3 assists, 5.2 boards, 2.6 threes and 2.3 steals through 10 games in March as the Kings try to escape the Play-In Tournament and lock up a playoff spot.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Reaches 20-point mark again
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Fox recorded 20 points (8-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 123-89 win over Toronto.
Fox has scored at least 20 points in five consecutive appearances, and while Domantas Sabonis has been the Kings' top performer this season, Fox is having a solid season of his own. The star floor general is averaging 26.3 points, 6.7 assists, 5.5 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game since the All-Star break.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Hands out 10 assists
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Fox closed Monday's 121-111 overtime victory over the Grizzlies with 23 points (8-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, 10 assists, one block and three steals in 43 minutes.
Fox finished just three rebounds away from recording a triple-double. With Domantas Sabonis and Malik Monk posting impressive stat lines as well, Fox was able to showcase his elite playmaking ability. The star floor general is averaging 26.0 points, 6.6 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game since the beginning of March while recording double-digit assists twice in that span.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Puts up team-high 29 points
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Fox chipped in 29 points (11-17 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals over 32 minutes during Tuesday's 129-94 victory over the Bucks.
The Kings snapped an eight-year streak of losing to the Bucks, and Fox was a critical piece of the winning effort. It was a great bounce-back for Fox, who only managed 18 points against the Rockets Monday evening. Although Fox has failed to reach 20 points in 19 games this season, most haven't occurred recently. Fox made things look easy in a decisive blowout.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Comes close to double-double
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Fox contributed 18 points (7-21 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Sunday's 112-104 loss to the Rockets.
Fox struggled badly from the field and needed 21 shots to score 18 points, but the nine rebounds were a nice sighting for the speedy point guard, as he tied his season-high mark in that category. Fantasy managers shouldn't worry about Fox, and there's a strong chance this was nothing more than a bad game. He's averaging 30.3 points per game while shooting 50 percent from the field over his last nine appearances.
