Fox ended with 29 points (10-20 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT), four rebounds, six assists and one block across 35 minutes during Monday's 119-115 loss to the Timberwolves.
Fox took a seat for the Kings' previous game, which was the second half of a back-to-back set, but he was back in action Monday and submitted his usual all-around production. Across 12 March appearances, the lefty point guard has averaged 24.9 points, 5.1 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 32.3 minutes per game.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Available to play Monday
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Fox (hamstring) is available to play Monday against Minnesota, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Fox was originally questionable, but he was a full participant at the team's morning shootaround and will give it a go Monday night. If the Kings win, they will advance to the postseason for the first time in 16 years. Davion Mitchell will likely head to the bench with Fox available.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Participates in shootaround
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Fox (hamstring), who's officially listed as questionable for Monday's game against Minnesota, participated in the Kings' morning shootaround, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Fox was sidelined for Saturday's win over Utah due to a sore right hamstring, but he's trending in the right direction ahead of Monday's matchup. Before his absence, the lefty point guard appeared in nine straight games and averaged 23.6 points, 4.6 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 31.3 minutes during that stretch.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Questionable Monday
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Fox (hamstring) is questionable for Monday's game against Minnesota.
Fox sat out Saturday against the Jazz due to a sore right hamstring, but he'll be in the mix to return for Monday's matchup. If he remains out, Davion Mitchell and Matthew Dellavedova should continue to see increased minutes for the Kings.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Won't play Saturday
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Fox (hamstring) will not play Saturday against the Jazz, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports. Head coach Mike Brown described Fox's absence as a "simply a precaution."
Going up against the struggling and injured Jazz, the Kings will give Fox an opportunity to rest his injured hamstring -- an injury he picked up during Friday's win over the Suns. In Fox's stead, look for Davion Mitchell to get the start, while Matthew Dellavedova should see some reserve minutes.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Questionable vs. Jazz
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Fox (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Jazz.
Fox exited Friday's win over the Suns after 21 minutes due to a hamstring injury, but he's avoided something severe and could play again as soon as Saturday. However, if he takes the game off, more minutes should be in store for Davion Mitchell, Matthew Dellavedova and Malik Monk.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Exits Friday due to hamstring
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Fox is dealing with right hamstring soreness and won't return Friday against the Suns. He'll finish the game with 19 points (7-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two assists, one rebound and one block in 21 minutes.
Friday marks the front end of a back-to-back set, so Fox could be in danger of missing Saturday's game against the Jazz. If Fox is unable to play Saturday, the Kings could turn to Davion Mitchell to take his spot in the starting lineup. Kevin Huerter and Malik Monk would also step into elevated roles in the backcourt.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Modest production in loss
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Fox closed with 18 points (6-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), one rebound and three assists across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 132-109 loss to the Celtics.
Fox was stymied by Boston's defense and couldn't find any offensive rhythm. Coming into the contest, the lefty point guard had averaged 25.0 points, 5.1 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 steals over his past seven appearances, so Fox should be a bounce-back candidate for Sacramento's next contest, which arrives Friday against the Suns.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Explodes for 37 points in loss
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Fox ended Monday's 128-120 loss to Utah with 37 points (14-21 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven assists, four rebounds and one steal across 36 minutes.
Fox reached the 30-point plateau for the third time over his last five outings, but with the Jazz limiting co-star Domantas Sabonis to 11 points on 4-for-11 shooting from the field, the Kings didn't have enough firepower to come away with a win on the road. The 37 points marked Fox's best total since Feb. 24, while the six triples were a new season high for the star point guard. Even though he remains a below-average perimeter shooter, Fox has made some strides in that regard in 2022-23, raising his percentage from beyond the arc to 34.1 percent after he converted on just 29.7 percent of those attempts a season ago.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Scores 12 points with 12 shots
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Fox recorded 12 points (6-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-3 FT), two rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal over 26 minutes during Saturday's 132-118 victory over the Wizards.
Fox didn't have his best game Saturday and struggled badly from the field, but he still posted a decent stat line across the board and ended just three assists away from recording a double-double. He's averaging 24.5 points, 5.4 assists and 4.4 rebounds per game across eight March appearances.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Nears 20 points in all-around game
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Fox produced 18 points (5-16 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 6-10 FT), six rebounds and five assists in 35 minutes during Thursday's 101-96 victory over the Nets.
Fox finished second on the team in scoring, rebounds and assists while posting a team-high-tying mark from the free-throw line in Thursday's victory. Fox has tallied 15 or more points with at least five rebounds and five assists on 17 occasions this season.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Scores team-high 32 points
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Fox finished Wednesday's 117-114 win over Chicago with 32 points (12-17 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, two steals and one assist in 33 minutes.
Fox scored at least 30 points for a second straight game and extended his streak of contests with multiple steals to four in a row. The lefty point guard has appeared in 12 of the Kings' past 14 contests, averaging 31.3 points, 5.7 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.9 steals in 36.0 minutes during that stretch.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Paces team in scoring in loss
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Fox finished Monday's 133-124 loss to the Bucks with 35 points (13-23 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 4-6 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in 37 minutes.
Following a three-game stretch in which he averaged 22.0 points on 45 percent shooting from the field and 25 percent shooting from downtown, Fox heated back up Monday and propped his season-long mark from the field back up to a career-high 51.3 percent. Because he's not typically a high-volume three-point shooter
-- his 12 attempts Monday were a new season high by three -- Fox can be expected to remain a plus source of field-goal percentage from the point guard spot, making him a unique fantasy commodity in that regard. And unlike several teams as the season winds down, the 40-27 Kings have plenty to play for with regard to playoff positioning, making Fox less likely than many of the NBA's top stars to take games off for rest purposes over the final few weeks.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Comes up big down stretch
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Fox closed Thursday's 122-117 victory over the Knicks with 23 points (9-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-7 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and four steals over 31 minutes.
Fox returned from a one-game absence due to a sore hamstring and looked to be in for a quiet performance through three quarters, as he posted just eight points on 4-for-9 shooting. However, the blossoming point guard took over when it mattered most, tallying 15 points on a 5-for-7 line from the field in the final period. He's been one of the most clutch players in the league this season, posting 10-plus points in the fourth quarter 23 times, tied for most in the NBA with Giannis Antetokounmpo (hand).
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Set to play Thursday
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Fox (hamstring) isn't on the injury list for Thursday's game versus the Knicks.
Fox should be good to go Thursday after missing the previous game with left hamstring soreness. The star guard will likely replace Davion Mitchell in the starting lineup. Fox is on a tear recently, averaging 32.8 points, 7.4 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 35.8 minutes across his last five appearances.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Full go at practice Wednesday
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Fox (hamstring) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice, and head coach Mike Brown said the point guard will "most likely" suit up Thursday against the Knicks, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Fox missed Monday's win over the Pelicans due to left hamstring soreness, but it appears his absence was merely precautionary, as the dynamic point guard is already back at practice and trending in the right direction ahead of Thursday's home matchup with New York. However, his official status for that game likely won't be known until Sacramento releases its next injury report.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Won't go Monday
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Fox (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pelicans, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Fox was initially added to the injury report as questionable due to a left hamstring issue, and the Kings have since decided to hold him out as a precaution, per Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Look for Davion Mitchell and Matthew Dellavedova to take on larger roles at point guard in Fox's absence.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Considered a game-time call
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Fox (hamstring) is a game-time call Monday against the Pelicans, according to James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento.
Fox participated in shootaround and remains questionable to play. However, Ham reports that the Kings will be cautious considering it is a hamstring injury. If Fox is unable to play, we could see Davion Mitchell get extended run Monday. In six starts this season, Mitchell has averaged 8.7 points and 3.2 assists.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Questionable Monday
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Fox is questionable for Monday's game against the Pelicans due to left hamstring soreness.
Fox dealt with a wrist injury last week but has been back in action over the last two games. He averaged 29.0 points, 7.0 assists and 4.5 rebounds in 35.5 minutes per game during those matchups but is now dealing with a hamstring issue that jeopardizes his availability against the Pelicans. If Fox sits, Davion Mitchell and Matthew Dellavedova could see increased roles.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Comes back to earth in loss
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Fox logged 25 points (10-22 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-7 FT), two rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Saturday's 138-134 loss to the Timberwolves.
Few players have been playing as well as Fox over the past month, but he finally dipped below the 30-point mark after an impressive eight-game run of exceeding that benchmark. A slightly errant shot and lack of opportunity beyond the arc was the culprit for Fox in the loss, but this blip on the radar shouldn't be much of a concern.
