Fox said in his exit interview Monday that he won't need surgery on his finger and should be fully healed in 2-to-3 weeks, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Fox fractured his left index finger in Game 4 of the opening-round series versus Golden State, but he was able to play through the issue and performed admirably despite losing two of the final three matchups. After suffering the injury, he posted 22.0 points and 8.7 assists over the final three games, but his efficiency waned as he shot just 38.7 percent from the field. The All-Star point guard should have a healthy offseason and will look to build off the Kings' encouraging 2022-23 campaign.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Shines in Game 6 win
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Fox recorded 26 points (10-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, 11 assists, one block and three steals across 37 minutes during Friday's 118-99 win over the Warriors in Game 6 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
The star floor general was impressive and delivered another stellar outing to lead Sacramento to victory in a pivotal matchup, setting up a decisive Game 7 at home. Fox has been the best player for the Kings in the series by a wide margin, and even though this was his first double-double of the series, he has scored at least 24 points in every game so far.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Comes close to double-double
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Fox finished Wednesday's 123-116 loss to Golden State in Game 5 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals with 24 points (9-25 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, nine assists, one block and two steals over 42 minutes.
Fox thrived despite playing with a broken finger, and he made a significant impact in the contest after ending with 20-plus points for the fifth time in five games in the series thus far. Fox ended one assist away from a double-double, and he's averaging 30.0 points, 7.4 assists and 6.2 rebounds per game in the series so far. Game 6 will be played Friday at Chase Center.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Clears injury report
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Fox (finger) will play in Wednesday's Game 5 against Golden State, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Fox was officially upgraded to available ahead of Wednesday's Game 5 after saying he would "most likely" play Tuesday. Considering he's dealing with a fractured left index finger and was initially listed as doubtful, Fox could very well not be at 100 percent for the contest while the injury could impact his ability to handle or shoot the ball. Regardless, he should still be considered a strong fantasy option as he has averaged 31.5 points, 7.0 assists, 6.0 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game in the series.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Participates in shootaround
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Fox (finger) participated in Wednesday's shootaround, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Fox is dealing with a broken index finger on his left hand but said Tuesday that he'll "most likely" play in Wednesday's Game 5 against the Warriors. He's officially questionable, but all signs point toward him suiting up Wednesday as Sacramento attempts to gain an advantage in the series.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Officially listed as questionable
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Fox (finger) is questionable for Game 5 versus the Warriors on Wednesday.
Fox has said that he'll be playing Wednesday, but the Kings are listing him as questionable with a left index finger fracture for the pivotal Game 5. While he is expected to be upgraded to available, it is unclear if he will play under any limitations.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Says he'll likely play Wednesday
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Fox, who's officially listed as doubtful with a broken index finger on his left hand, said Tuesday that he'll "most likely" play in Wednesday's Game 5 against the Warriors, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Fox went through a non-contact practice Tuesday while wearing a splint to protect his broken finger, and he appears to have felt fine during the session. The point guard added that if he suffered a similar injury during the regular season, he likely would've sat out for a week or two, but given the playoff implications, he's going to give it a go, per Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Goes through non-contact practice
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Fox went through a non-contact practice Tuesday while wearing a splint to protect the broken index finger on his left hand, Brenden Nunes of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Fox is officially listed as doubtful for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Warriors after injuring his shooting hand late in Game 4. The fact he's able to get shots up is an encouraging sign, but barring an upgrade to questionable or probable, it remains unlikely the point guard will be able to suit up. If Fox is ruled out, Davion Mitchell and Malik Monk would be candidates for increased roles.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Officially doubtful
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Fox (finger) has been added to the injury report as doubtful for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Warriors, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
It was announced earlier in the day that Fox had sustained a fractured index finger on his left hand, so this news was expected. The team will provide additional updates on his status as they become available, per James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Sustains fractured finger
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Fox has suffered a fractured index finger on his left shooting hand and is expected to be doubtful for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Warriors, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Fox has been a force for the Kings to begin their playoff series against Golden State, averaging 31.5 points, 7.0 assists, 6.0 rebounds and 2.5 steals in 38.5 minutes per game over the first four postseason matchups. It appears unlikely that he'll be able to suit up as the Kings return to Sacramento on Wednesday, but if he's cleared to play, he'll need to wear a protective covering on his finger, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. If Fox is sidelined for Game 5, Davion Mitchell and Malik Monk would likely see increased run.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Drops game-high 38 points
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Fox posted 38 points (14-31 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 6-8 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one steal in 40 minutes during Sunday's 126-125 loss to the Warriors in Game 4 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Fox almost pulled out a miracle win Sunday, pouring in a game-high 38 points. He has been simply tremendous thus far during the playoffs but will need to keep his foot on the gas should the Kings hope to wrestle back the advantage during Wednesday's Game 5, which will be played in front of a vocal Sacramento crowd.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Named Clutch Player of the Year
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Fox won the Kia NBA 2022-23 Clutch Player of the Year award on Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Fox was named the inaugural winner of the award after leading the Kings to the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference, breaking Sacramento's 17-year playoff drought. He led the NBA in "clutch" scoring at 5.0 points per game. He shot 52.9 percent from the field when the scoring margin was within five points with five or fewer minutes remaining.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Leads Sacramento to Game 2 win
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Fox had 24 points (10-23 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, nine assists, one block and four steals over 36 minutes during Monday's 114-106 victory over the Warriors in Game 2 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Fox struggled from deep all game long, but he sank a clutch three late in the fourth that ultimately sealed the Kings' Game 2 victory. The point guard also dished out a game-high nine assists and recorded at least three steals in back-to-back contests to start postseason play. If Domantas Sabonis (ribs) is forced to miss any time, Fox may have to elevate his game to another level when the series shifts to Golden State for Game 3 on Thursday.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Spectacular in playoff debut
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Fox recorded 38 points (13-27 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 8-12 FT), one rebound, five assists and three steals over 40 minutes during Saturday's 126-123 victory over the Warriors in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Fox shined as the Kings went up 1-0 against the 2022 champs. He showed no ill effects from the ankle injury that hampered him a week ago, shooting 48.1 percent from the floor and drilling four out of eight three-point attempts. Fox and the Kings are now firing on all cylinders with a pristine injury report.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Absent from injury report
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Fox (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Fox did not play in Friday's matchup with a sore left ankle but is in line to return for Sunday's regular-season finale. However, with both Denver and Sacramento locked into their respective playoff seeds, Fox could play reduced minutes Sunday.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Out Friday
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Fox (ankle) will not play in Friday's game against the Warriors, Deuce Mason of NBC Sports California reports.
The Kings are opting to err on the side of caution with several starters with nagging injuries in order to get ready for the postseason. Davion Mitchell (knee) would be in line for a healthy workload if he ultimately gets the green light, while Keon Ellis also figures to see some extra run.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Uncertain for Friday
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Fox is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors with left ankle soreness.
Fox is one of seven Sacramento players holding a questionable designation for the contest after seemingly picking up an ankle injury. If he's unable to go, Davion Mitchell (knee), Malik Monk (lower leg) and Terence Davis could each see expanded workloads.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Leads way with 28 points
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Fox posted 28 points (10-26 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), eight assists, five rebounds, one block and one steal over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 123-119 loss to the Mavericks.
Fox's poor shooting from the field took some of the value away from an otherwise stellar stat line, but he rode the high volume of attempts to a team-high scoring total. He also finished second in assists behind Domantas Sobonis, who dished out 11 dimes. With the Kings essentially locked in as the Western Conference's No. 3 seed at this point, Fox could be a candidate to rest Friday versus Golden State and/or Sunday in Denver, so managers in leagues with daily moves will want to keep a close eye on his status heading into both of those games.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Scores 28 in OT loss
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Fox contributed 28 points (10-23 FG, 0-8 3Pt, 8-8 FT), four rebounds and four assists across 38 minutes during Sunday's 142-134 overtime loss to San Antonio.
Fox reached the 15-point mark for the seventh straight game, but that's perhaps the lone positive outcome in a game where he struggled badly from the field while also failing to make an impact as a playmaker. Fox is averaging 24.3 points and 5.5 assists per game since the beginning of March, and he continues to operate as one of Sacramento's main offensive weapons.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Flirts with triple-double
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Fox amassed 20 points (8-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, 11 assists and two steals across 27 minutes during Friday's 138-114 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Fox was ultra efficient from inside the arc, connecting on seven of eight attempts en route to 20 points, which tied Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis and Malik Monk for the team high. The lefty point guard also dished out a game-high 11 assists and notched his first double-double since Feb. 24. Fox's eight boards tied his second-highest rebounding total of the campaign, falling two short of his first triple-double this season, and to top things off, Fox added multiple steals for a second straight game. Fox had a couple of forgettable outings in March, but his performance Friday was undoubtedly one of his better all-around games this season.
