De'Aaron Fox expected to miss some time with ankle injury
Shams Charania: Kings All-Star De’Aaron Fox has avoided significant injury, but has sustained a moderate sprain of his right ankle and he is likely to miss some time, sources tell me and @sam_amick. Fox played through the sprain down stretch of 37 points and victory over Lakers on Sunday.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
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James Ham @James_HamNBA
League source confirms that De’Aaron Fox avoiding major injury to his right ankle when he rolled it against the Lakers on Sunday night. He will likely miss time, but things could have been much worse. It is being called a “moderate sprain.” The Athletic first. – 12:54 PM
League source confirms that De’Aaron Fox avoiding major injury to his right ankle when he rolled it against the Lakers on Sunday night. He will likely miss time, but things could have been much worse. It is being called a “moderate sprain.” The Athletic first. – 12:54 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
My look at De’Aaron Fox’s ankle injury tonight. No update from the team yet, Mike Brown didn’t provide an update yet because he said he hadn’t heard anything yet. pic.twitter.com/GIO8U80qPb – 12:37 AM
My look at De’Aaron Fox’s ankle injury tonight. No update from the team yet, Mike Brown didn’t provide an update yet because he said he hadn’t heard anything yet. pic.twitter.com/GIO8U80qPb – 12:37 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
“He felt he could go, so he stayed on the floor. When we felt like he couldn’t go, we took him out.” -Mike Brown on De’Aaron Fox – 12:34 AM
“He felt he could go, so he stayed on the floor. When we felt like he couldn’t go, we took him out.” -Mike Brown on De’Aaron Fox – 12:34 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings coach Mike Brown on De’Aaron Fox: “He’s tough as nails, man, so to try to show the grit that he showed and get out there to help us win a ballgame, that just speaks volumes to who he is and how much he wants to lay his body on the line to help his team.” – 12:28 AM
Kings coach Mike Brown on De’Aaron Fox: “He’s tough as nails, man, so to try to show the grit that he showed and get out there to help us win a ballgame, that just speaks volumes to who he is and how much he wants to lay his body on the line to help his team.” – 12:28 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Through three games, De’Aaron Fox is averaging 31.3 points on 37.5% from three with six assists and 4.3 rebounds per game for Sacramento. There is no word on his ankle injury yet, but it didn’t look good, despite the fact that he returned to the game and played after the injury. – 12:25 AM
Through three games, De’Aaron Fox is averaging 31.3 points on 37.5% from three with six assists and 4.3 rebounds per game for Sacramento. There is no word on his ankle injury yet, but it didn’t look good, despite the fact that he returned to the game and played after the injury. – 12:25 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
“He’s a special player and for him to give it a go in overtime was really cool to see.” -Keegan Murray on De’Aaron Fox – 12:09 AM
“He’s a special player and for him to give it a go in overtime was really cool to see.” -Keegan Murray on De’Aaron Fox – 12:09 AM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
De’Aaron Fox in 4th quarter in last 2 games:
– 22 points vs Warriors on Friday
– 13 points vs Lakers on Sunday
His 35 points are the most over a 2-game span in the 4th quarter by a Kings player since Isaiah Thomas in December 2012 (39). – 12:06 AM
De’Aaron Fox in 4th quarter in last 2 games:
– 22 points vs Warriors on Friday
– 13 points vs Lakers on Sunday
His 35 points are the most over a 2-game span in the 4th quarter by a Kings player since Isaiah Thomas in December 2012 (39). – 12:06 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Kevin Huerter says De’Aaron Fox wasn’t supposed to play in OT at all but he told coaches he was playing and just walked out there. – 12:06 AM
Kevin Huerter says De’Aaron Fox wasn’t supposed to play in OT at all but he told coaches he was playing and just walked out there. – 12:06 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
De’Aaron Fox tonight 👑
– 37 PTS
– 8 AST
– 4 REB pic.twitter.com/yjesu2e6wt – 11:54 PM
De’Aaron Fox tonight 👑
– 37 PTS
– 8 AST
– 4 REB pic.twitter.com/yjesu2e6wt – 11:54 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kings players who scored at least 11 PTS in a single OT period since 2000:
Peja Stojakovic
De’Aaron Fox
And now, Malik Monk. pic.twitter.com/HRjkcj5Om7 – 11:54 PM
Kings players who scored at least 11 PTS in a single OT period since 2000:
Peja Stojakovic
De’Aaron Fox
And now, Malik Monk. pic.twitter.com/HRjkcj5Om7 – 11:54 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings hold off the Lakers 132-127 in OT. Kings able to cloe out with a banged up De’Aaron Fox and a fouled out Domantas Sabonis. – 11:50 PM
Kings hold off the Lakers 132-127 in OT. Kings able to cloe out with a banged up De’Aaron Fox and a fouled out Domantas Sabonis. – 11:50 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
An incredible OT period with big moments from Malik Monk, LeBron James and De’Aaron Fox on the Kings bench. But Kevin Huerter sinks a huge 3 to put Sacramento up 130-125 with 32 secs remaining. For a guy that’s been struggling mightily, that had to feel good. – 11:44 PM
An incredible OT period with big moments from Malik Monk, LeBron James and De’Aaron Fox on the Kings bench. But Kevin Huerter sinks a huge 3 to put Sacramento up 130-125 with 32 secs remaining. For a guy that’s been struggling mightily, that had to feel good. – 11:44 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings and Lakers head to overtime in Sacramento. Keegan Murray missed a super good look from 3-point land on the feed from De’Aaron Fox. – 11:34 PM
Kings and Lakers head to overtime in Sacramento. Keegan Murray missed a super good look from 3-point land on the feed from De’Aaron Fox. – 11:34 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
An awful foul by Gabe Vincent trying to pressure up De’Aaron Fox with 26 seconds left after the Lakers tied it with a 7-0 run. Fox makes 2 FTs, but LeBron drives and ties it. Gotta question Mike Brown not putting a rim protector in for that possession. – 11:32 PM
An awful foul by Gabe Vincent trying to pressure up De’Aaron Fox with 26 seconds left after the Lakers tied it with a 7-0 run. Fox makes 2 FTs, but LeBron drives and ties it. Gotta question Mike Brown not putting a rim protector in for that possession. – 11:32 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Clutch free throws for De’Aaron Fox! Kings lead 115-113 with 25.7 to go. – 11:30 PM
Clutch free throws for De’Aaron Fox! Kings lead 115-113 with 25.7 to go. – 11:30 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
De’Aaron Fox makes two free throws to put the Kings up 115-113 with 25.7 seconds to go. He has 37 points now. – 11:29 PM
De’Aaron Fox makes two free throws to put the Kings up 115-113 with 25.7 seconds to go. He has 37 points now. – 11:29 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox with his second straight 30-point performance, has 32 tonight and his Kings lead the Lakers 106-104 with 4:32 to go. – 11:19 PM
De’Aaron Fox with his second straight 30-point performance, has 32 tonight and his Kings lead the Lakers 106-104 with 4:32 to go. – 11:19 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox checking in now much to the delight of the Golden 1 Center crowd. – 11:15 PM
De’Aaron Fox checking in now much to the delight of the Golden 1 Center crowd. – 11:15 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
De’Aaron Fox is coming to the table! Huge ovation from Kings fans! – 11:15 PM
De’Aaron Fox is coming to the table! Huge ovation from Kings fans! – 11:15 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
De’Aaron Fox has come back to the bench and he wants back in the game. Headed the scorer’s table now to huge applause. – 11:15 PM
De’Aaron Fox has come back to the bench and he wants back in the game. Headed the scorer’s table now to huge applause. – 11:15 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Domantas Sabonis has picked up his 5th foul now, with 7:05 to go. De’Aaron Fox returns to the Kings bench. – 11:15 PM
Domantas Sabonis has picked up his 5th foul now, with 7:05 to go. De’Aaron Fox returns to the Kings bench. – 11:15 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
De’Aaron Fox is walking off an apparent ankle injury without any help from his teammates holding him up, but he’s coming out of the game. Heading to the locker room, presumably for examination. – 11:14 PM
De’Aaron Fox is walking off an apparent ankle injury without any help from his teammates holding him up, but he’s coming out of the game. Heading to the locker room, presumably for examination. – 11:14 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox was down for a few minutes under the hoop in front of the visitor’s bench. Went into the baseline seating and eventually limped off under his own power, in a lot of discomfort to the locker room. – 11:14 PM
De’Aaron Fox was down for a few minutes under the hoop in front of the visitor’s bench. Went into the baseline seating and eventually limped off under his own power, in a lot of discomfort to the locker room. – 11:14 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
De’Aaron Fox is down after after stepping on the foot of Gabe Vincent on a drive to the hoop. Looked like a pretty nasty turn. He walks off on his own with a grimace. – 11:13 PM
De’Aaron Fox is down after after stepping on the foot of Gabe Vincent on a drive to the hoop. Looked like a pretty nasty turn. He walks off on his own with a grimace. – 11:13 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
De’Aaron Fox is down under the basket and appears to be in a lot of pain. The medical team has come out to check on him. Looks like it might be his ankle. – 11:11 PM
De’Aaron Fox is down under the basket and appears to be in a lot of pain. The medical team has come out to check on him. Looks like it might be his ankle. – 11:11 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
De’Aaron Fox with a big And-1 to try to stabilize the Kings. He’s up to 29 points on 12-for-17 shooting. – 11:09 PM
De’Aaron Fox with a big And-1 to try to stabilize the Kings. He’s up to 29 points on 12-for-17 shooting. – 11:09 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox in foul trouble and the Lakers close the gap, trim the Kings once 15 point lead to 87-83 headed to the 4th. Fox 24 points, 7 assists. Anthony Davis up to 24 points, 13 boards. – 10:58 PM
De’Aaron Fox in foul trouble and the Lakers close the gap, trim the Kings once 15 point lead to 87-83 headed to the 4th. Fox 24 points, 7 assists. Anthony Davis up to 24 points, 13 boards. – 10:58 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers won the challenge for block/charge call. That was De’Aaron Fox’s 4th foul. He was subbed out because of foul trouble.
Lakers on an 11-0 run and trailing 76-75. – 10:44 PM
Lakers won the challenge for block/charge call. That was De’Aaron Fox’s 4th foul. He was subbed out because of foul trouble.
Lakers on an 11-0 run and trailing 76-75. – 10:44 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox 4th foul after officials review a coach’s challenge. – 10:42 PM
De’Aaron Fox 4th foul after officials review a coach’s challenge. – 10:42 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
De’Aaron Fox has 24 points.
No other King is in double figures. – 10:34 PM
De’Aaron Fox has 24 points.
No other King is in double figures. – 10:34 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox leads the Kings with 21 first half points, Sacramento leads the Lakers 66-55 at the half. Fox with the 12th 20-point first half of his career. pic.twitter.com/44jIb6B4M9 – 10:25 PM
De’Aaron Fox leads the Kings with 21 first half points, Sacramento leads the Lakers 66-55 at the half. Fox with the 12th 20-point first half of his career. pic.twitter.com/44jIb6B4M9 – 10:25 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Halftime: Kings 66, Lakers 55
De’Aaron Fox leads all scorers with 21 points. – 10:09 PM
Halftime: Kings 66, Lakers 55
De’Aaron Fox leads all scorers with 21 points. – 10:09 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox calls out flops when he sees them. Took exception to D’Angelo Russell here in the second quarter pic.twitter.com/KkZDL5mMHw – 9:56 PM
De’Aaron Fox calls out flops when he sees them. Took exception to D’Angelo Russell here in the second quarter pic.twitter.com/KkZDL5mMHw – 9:56 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Add D’Angelo Russell to the list of players De’Aaron Fox has called out for flopping. pic.twitter.com/hJlzuwuUuW – 9:49 PM
Add D’Angelo Russell to the list of players De’Aaron Fox has called out for flopping. pic.twitter.com/hJlzuwuUuW – 9:49 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Kings have raced out to an 18-9 lead over the Lakers. De’Aaron Fox (8) and Domantas Sabonis (7) have combined for 15 points over the first 4:36. – 9:20 PM
The Kings have raced out to an 18-9 lead over the Lakers. De’Aaron Fox (8) and Domantas Sabonis (7) have combined for 15 points over the first 4:36. – 9:20 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
De’Aaron Fox is up to 6 points, a rebound and a steal in the first 2:19. – 9:13 PM
De’Aaron Fox is up to 6 points, a rebound and a steal in the first 2:19. – 9:13 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
De’Aaron Fox picks up a steal and a transition bucket to open the scoring. 2-0 Kings. – 9:10 PM
De’Aaron Fox picks up a steal and a transition bucket to open the scoring. 2-0 Kings. – 9:10 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings starters vs. Lakers:
De’Aaron Fox
Kevin Huerter
Harrison Barnes
Keegan Murray
Domantas Sabonis – 7:19 PM
Kings starters vs. Lakers:
De’Aaron Fox
Kevin Huerter
Harrison Barnes
Keegan Murray
Domantas Sabonis – 7:19 PM
More on this storyline
Sean Cunningham: There is optimism that De’Aaron Fox, who will certainly miss Wednesday’s game in San Francisco against the Warriors with the moderate ankle sprain, could only miss a week, I’m told. Kings head to his hometown of Houston for a pair of games Saturday and next Monday. -via Twitter @SeanCunningham / October 30, 2023
Jason Anderson: LeBron James on the Sacramento Kings: “They got the reigning Coach of the Year. I know what Mike Brown is all about, being able to play for him for many years and then just seeing his growth … And D. Fox, he’s getting better and better. So, they got a really good franchise.” -via Twitter @JandersonSacBee / October 30, 2023
Clutch Points: “[Steph Curry] knows who he is and we don’t talk much about basketball… You’re not talking about basketball most of the time, especially when you’re around other basketball players.” De’Aaron Fox on his relationship with Steph. (via @NBCSKings) pic.twitter.com/MBljExA2Rv -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / October 28, 2023