Fox produced 36 points (14-32 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, 12 assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Friday's 124-111 victory over the Timberwolves.
The 25-year-old led all scorers in the game as he produced his first double-double of the season. Fox has scored 26 or more points in six of seven games since returning from an ankle injury, averaging a sizzling 29.3 points, 6.0 assists, 4.3 boards, 3.3 threes and 1.7 steals over that stretch, and the Kings' lack of depth behind him at point guard had led to a career-high 32.6 percent usage rate in the early part of the season.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Bounces back with 26 points
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Fox closed Wednesday's 117-112 loss to the Pelicans with 26 points (9-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal in 38 minutes.
Fox struggled during the second night of a back-to-back set Monday, scoring just 14 points (5-18 FG) during a blowout loss to the Pelicans. He bounced back Wednesday and delivered a quality stat line, but the Kings suffered a second straight loss to New Orleans. Since returning from a five-game absence due to an ankle injury, Fox has averaged 28.2 points, 5.0 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 35.5 minutes across his past six appearances.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Struggles from field Monday
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Fox ended with 14 points (5-18 FG, 2-12 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds and one steal in 29 minutes during Monday's 129-93 loss to the Pelicans.
The Kings' offense struggled badly in this defeat, and the star floor general could not escape those woes and posted a poor shooting line, particularly from three-point range. This 14-point output was a season-low mark for Fox, but given he has scored at least 28 points in six of his eight appearances, this was likely nothing more than an outlier in what has been a strong start for one of the most electric point guards in The Association.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Goes for 30 points in win
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Fox racked up 30 points (10-20 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and three steals over 31 minutes during Sunday's 129-113 victory over the Mavericks.
Fox has been sensational since returning to the hardwood following a five-game absence due to an ankle sprain, putting up at least 28 points in each of his four outings while clearing the 30-point mark in the last two. Firmly entrenched as Sacramento's go-to player on offense, Fox should continue to submit dominant numbers with a high usage rate.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Dominant showing in victory
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Fox supplied 43 points (14-24 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 10-13 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal across 41 minutes during Friday's 129-120 win over the Spurs.
Fox hasn't appeared to have any limitations over his three appearances since returning from an ankle injury, and he topped 40 points for the first time this season during Friday's high-scoring victory. The 25-year-old has played at least 36 minutes in each of his three outings since his return and has averaged 33.0 points, 6.0 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 38.3 minutes per game during that time.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Another solid game in victory
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Fox ended with 28 points (10-22 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, five assists and four steals across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 125-110 win over the Lakers.
Fox looked poised and more at ease in his second game back from an ankle injury. He was able to mix it up more on defense, with the four steals representing a season-best total. His secondary numbers made up for a slightly subpar night of shooting, and fantasy managers can continue to expect him to regularly offer useful returns in the rebounds, assists and steals categories to help offset any down scoring games.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: No limitations in return Monday
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Fox (ankle) closed Monday's 132-120 win over Cleveland with 28 points (11-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-7 FT), six assists, two rebounds and one steal in 36 minutes.
Fox made his return from a five-game absence due to an ankle sprain and immediately delivered a fairly standard stat line while helping to lead Sacramento back into the win column after the team went 2-3 while he was sidelined. The Kings will begin a six-game road schedule Wednesday that includes a back-to-back set Sunday and Monday, so Fox could be a candidate to sit out for rest purposes on at least one occasion during that upcoming stretch.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Ready for action
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Fox (ankle) will play Monday night against the Cavaliers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Fox hasn't seen any game action since Oct. 29 after going down with an ankle sprain, but he'll be back in action Monday evening after proving his health during Sunday's practice. Coach Mike Brown also stated during his pregame comments that Fox wouldn't be on any kind of minute restriction, per Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento. Keon Ellis will likely head back to a bench role with the return of Sacramento's star point guard.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Now listed as questionable
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Fox (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Despite participating in Sunday's practice, which included a 5-on-5 scrimmage, Fox was still initially listed as doubtful for Monday's matchup. However, the All-Star guard kept trending in the right direction after participating fully in the team's morning shootaround Monday and will now test the ankle during pregame warmups. Fox has missed five straight games due to the sprained ankle, so he may face some limitations if he's ultimately cleared to suit up versus Cleveland.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Could return as soon as Monday
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Fox (ankle), who is officially doubtful for Monday's game against the Cavaliers, could return as early as Monday or Wednesday against the Lakers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Though Fox carries a doubtful tag on the Kings' initial injury report for Monday's matchup, he's had several encouraging updates recently that suggest he could suit up against Cleveland. After he was a full participant at Sunday's practice, Fox remained a full participant during Sacramento's morning shootaround Monday, so the team appears to be actively monitoring his health ahead of the 10 p.m. ET opening tip versus the Cavaliers. Fox has missed the last five games due to his sprained ankle, so he may face some sort of minutes restriction once he's ultimately cleared to return, be it Monday, Wednesday or later this week.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Full participant at shootaround
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Fox (ankle) was a full participant during the Kings' morning shootaround ahead of Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Fox was also a full participant during Sunday's practice, but he was still given a doubtful designation for Monday's game. It's possible the All-Star point guard will be upgraded prior to the 10:00 p.m. ET tipoff, but for now, Fox can still be considered unlikely to play versus Cleveland. However, his availability for the rest of the week is trending up. If Fox remains sidelined Monday, his next chance to suit up would come Wednesday versus the Lakers.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Unlikely to play Monday
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Fox (ankle) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Although Fox took a step in his recovery process by fully participating in practice Sunday, he'll likely be forced to miss at least one additional game due to his sprained right ankle. If he's unavailable Monday, his next opportunity to suit up would be Wednesday against the Lakers.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Fully participates in practice
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Fox (ankle) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Fox has missed five straight games due to a right ankle sprain, but his participation during the Kings' 5-on-5 scrimmage Sunday is a good sign he'll return to game action soon. The star point guard's availability for Monday's game against the Cavaliers should become clearer when Sacramento releases its official injury report Sunday night.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Won't play Friday
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Fox (ankle) will not play in Friday's game against the Thunder.
This will be the fifth game in a row on the sidelines for Fox. His next chance to play will be Monday against the Cavaliers. Davion Mitchell will likely see extended minutes as the starting point guard Friday, while Malik Monk and Colby Jones could see more opportunities off the bench.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Remains out against Portland
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Fox (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers.
Fox's absence streak will extend to four games Wednesday while dealing with a right ankle sprain. Davion Mitchell and Colby Jones should continue to see extended minutes in his absence. Fox's next chance to suit up will be Friday's matchup with the Thunder.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Out again Monday
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Fox (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Fox will miss a third consecutive game due to an ankle sprain, but there has been optimism surrounding a swift return so he doesn't figure to miss many more games. Davion Mitchell will likely draw a third consecutive start in Fox's absence.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Ruled out for Saturday
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Fox (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Rockets.
Fox will miss a second straight game due to an ankle sprain, but there's optimism he's not facing a long-term absence. Davion Mitchell figures to draw another start Saturday, while Fox's next chance to return will come Monday in a rematch against Houston.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Will miss Wednesday at mimimum
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Fox (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Warriors, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Fox being sidelined Wednesday is no surprise given his diagnosis of a moderate ankle sprain. Fox's eventual return to action is unclear, but the fact that he hasn't been ruled out for an extended period bodes well.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Likely to miss some time
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Fox was diagnosed Monday with a moderate right ankle sprain and will likely miss some time, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Fox had to be helped off the court following Sunday's overtime win over the Lakers following a dominant performance in which he tallied 37 points, eight assists, four rebounds, a steal and a block in 34 minutes. While he's avoided a significant injury, he's expected to miss at least a couple of games. A timetable for his return isn't yet clear, but Davion Mitchell and Malik Monk should see increased work in his absence.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Tweaks ankle Sunday
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Fox suffered an apparent right ankle injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 132-127 overtime win over the Lakers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports. He finished the game with 37 points (14-24 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 6-6-8 FT), eight assists, four rebounds, one steal and one block in 34 minutes.
Fox headed to the locker room after injuring his ankle on a layup attempt. Fox returned to the game shortly thereafter and put together a 13-point quarter to help force overtime. Though he was able to return to the game, he was unable to play most of the overtime period due to injury and was helped to the locker room following the game. Head coach Mike Brown didn't have an injury update after the game, but it's possible Fox misses some time.
