5 De'Aaron Fox PG

Fox (shoulder) will sit out Thursday's game against the Lakers.

The Kings will go out with a whimper on Thursday, and Fox will miss a second straight game in the wake of being eliminated from playoff contention. Fox will finish his third NBA season with averages of 21.1 points, 6.8 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 0.5 blocks in 32.0 minutes per game.

Fox (shoulder) is listed as out for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.

It's a meaningless game for both sides, so a number of key players will be absent. For the Kings, Fox and Richaun Holmes (hip) will sit out in their penultimate seeding contest. Keep an eye on Fox's status for the Kings' season finale on Thursday against the Lakers.

Fox finished with 26 points (9-17 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 7-9 FT), nine assists, two rebounds and two steals in 36 minutes during Sunday's 129-112 loss to the Rockets.

Fox struggled from beyond the arc but otherwise he was stellar, albeit on a night that the team was eliminated from playoff contention. It's unclear whether Fox will continue logging such heavy minute totals going forward. However, if his playing time doesn't drop off too much, Tuesday's tilt versus the Pelicans represents a fairly friendly matchup for fantasy purposes.

Fox scored 21 points (7-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-7 FT) while adding seven assists, two rebounds and a steal in 32 minutes during Friday's 119-106 loss to the Nets.

The 22-year-old continues to produce in the bubble, although Fox hasn't gotten much help. The Kings are now 1-4 in Orlando and on the verge of being officially eliminated from the postseason. Fox is averaging an impressive 26.2 points, 7.0 assists, 2.6 boards, 1.6 steals and 1.2 threes during those five games.

Fox exploded for 30 points (12-21 FG, 1-4 3PT, 5-8 FT) and 10 assists in Thursday's win over the Pelicans.

The Kings finally got their first win in Orlando and did so in a big way, putting up 49 points in the first quarter and finishing with 140. Fox was effective on both ends, adding three steals and a block in addition to his 30-10 double-double.

Fox posted 28 points (12-27 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine assists, three rebounds and two steals in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 114-110 overtime loss to the Mavericks.

Though Fox wasn't especially efficient shooting the ball, he only turned it over twice to his nine assists and swiped two steals, helping control the possession game. He was also just one of three Kings players with a positive plus-minus (plus-2). At this point, the Kings look all but out of the running for a potential play-in for the eighth seed, as they've lost their first three games of the restart.

Fox finished with 13 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3PT, 3-5 FT) and three assists in Sunday's loss to Orlando.

Coming off of a huge scoring game in the Kings' opener, Fox failed to carry over the momentum on a night when most of the Kings' regulars struggled from the field. With the game out of hand early in the second half, Fox was limited to just 25 minutes. He also added two rebounds, while committing four turnovers.

Fox scored a game-high 39 points (17-33 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT) while adding six assists, three rebounds, a steal and a block in 38 minutes during Friday's 129-120 loss to the Spurs.

On a night without much defense being played at either end of the court, Fox was nearly able to score at will and set a new career high for points -- topping the 34 he dropped on the Clippers in late January. The loss deals a big blow to the Kings' chances of clawing their way into the Western Conference playoff picture, but the third-year point guard should remain productive right to the end.

Fox (ankle) had seven points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six assists and two rebounds in 19 minutes during Saturday's 131-123 loss to the Bucks.

Fox had been dealing with an ankle injury but has apparently recovered ahead of schedule. He has stated his intention to play in the team's first official game on July 31 versus the Spurs. The Kings have ground to make up in the playoff race, and Fox is the engine that makes the offense go. As such, he can likely be expected to shoulder a sizable load as per usual.

Fox (ankle) will play in Saturday's scrimmage against the Bucks, James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Fox has been nursing an ankle injury, but was still expecting to play in Friday's bubble opener against the Spurs. It appears his recovery is ahead of schedule, as the team feels good enough about his health to allow him to participate Saturday.

Fox (ankle) shared that he "plans to play" in the Kings' season re-opener against the Spurs July 31, Jason Jones of The Athletic reports.

Fox was able to practice in full Friday, so everything is trending in the right direction. Fox also noted that he'd like to participate in at least one of the two remaining scrimmages, the first of which is Saturday against the Bucks.

Fox (ankle) went through a full practice Friday, James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

This is great news for the Kings, as it looks like Fox could play as soon as Saturday's scrimmage against the Bucks. Coach Luke Walton noted the team will be "smart about it," so we may learn more on gameday.

Fox (ankle) will not participate in Wednesday's scrimmage against the Heat, Mark Medina of USA Today reports.

Fox is recovering from an ankle injury, and the organization will opt to exercise caution with their point guard. He's returned to on-court activity but has not yet progressed to taking contact.

Fox (ankle) was able to go through parts of practice Tuesday, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports. "He did more [Tuesday] than he's done any day prior," Kings coach Luke Walton said of Fox. "He looked good. He was getting up and down. We're still not doing any contact, but he definitely is making some good progress."

While the point guard has yet to be fully cleared, Fox's left ankle continues to improve since he initially sprained it on July 15. He was able to go through conditioning and non-contact drills Tuesday, so Fox appears well on his way to returning to full strength before the Kings play their first seeding game July 31 against the Spurs.

Fox suffered a left ankle sprain at practice Wednesday and will be reevaluated in 7-to-10 days, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

The Kings have just over two weeks until the July 31 matchup with the Spurs, so the 22-year-old will be sidelined for a good chunk of the remaining prep time for the NBA restart. The severity of the injury remains unclear, and Fox's availability will be up in the air until he's reevaluated. Cory Joseph and Yogi Ferrell could see more run at the point if Fox is forced to miss any game action.

Fox's game Wednesday between Sacramento and New Orleans has been postponed, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

The NBA announced earlier in the evening the season would be suspended after a player tested positive for coronavirus, though the game in Sacramento was originally expected to be played as previously scheduled. Instead, the game won't be played since one of the scheduled officials reffed a game with the infected player earlier this week.

Fox went for 28 points (8-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 10-10 FT) to go with four rebounds and four assists across 31 minutes Sunday in the Kings' 118-113 loss to the Raptors.

Fox looks to have fully recovered from the abdominal injury that forced him to miss a game in late February and had his status in question for several other contests. He's cleared 30 minutes in five of his last six outings, averaging 24.0 points and 5.8 assists over that stretch while hitting an even 50 percent of his attempts from the field and 90.7 percent of his free-throw attempts. Fox will benefit from some added rest with the Kings off the schedule until Wednesday against the Pelicans, but with Sacramento set to play only two games this week, there may be better lineup options for category leagues.

Fox produced 14 points (3-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 11 assists, five rebounds and two steals across 28 minutes in Saturday's 123-111 win over the Trail Blazers.

Although Fox struggled with his shot in the victory, he was effective in getting the ball to all of his playmakers as they tied a single-game record for three-pointers in the contest. Fox is on an excellent five-game run, averaging 23.2 points, 6.2 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.6 steals over that span.

Fox managed 23 points (9-17 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven assists, three rebounds, one steal and one block in 36 minutes during Thursday's 125-108 loss to the 76ers.

Fox continues to battle his way through an abdominal injury, something that has plagued him for the better part of a week. Despite the apparent discomfort, Fox led the Kings in scoring and assists. The Kings are now four games adrift of the Grizzlies in the battle for the eighth seed; should they fall any further behind, a lingering injury could become more of an issue.

Fox (abdomen) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's contest against Philadelphia, Jason Jones of The Athletic reports.

It's reported that Fox is nursing minor right abdominal tightness, but the injury won't be enough to keep him off the court. The former Kentucky standout is currently dropping 20.4 points, 6.7 assists and 4.0 rebounds in 42 outings this season.