Sacramento stars Domantas Sabonis and DeMar DeRozan have really stepped up while Fox is either sidelined or in a slump, but their franchise point guard certainly needs to step up and find his rhythm again. The Kings now head into a huge matchup against another top Eastern Conference opponent, the New York Knicks.
Unfortunately for the Kings, Fox is in jeopardy of missing Saturday’s marquee matchup in Madison Square Garden.
Each team has released their injury reports for Saturday’s matchup in New York.
Sacramento Kings:
De’Aaron Fox – QUESTIONABLE (thumb)
Colby Jones – OUT (G League)
New York Knicks:
Josh Hart – QUESTIONABLE (knee)
Mitchell Robinson – OUT (ankle)
Fox is listed as questionable for Saturday’s matchup with a thumb sprain, but this is a prime opportunity for the star point guard to get back on track.
Fox has gone five straight games without scoring over 20 points, an odd stretch for one of the league’s most dangerous offensive talents. Fox participated in Sacramento’s shoot-around on Saturday, which is a good sign for his status against New York.
The Knicks could be without standout guard Josh Hart, who is listed as questionable with knee soreness. The Knicks would take a huge hit if Hart has to miss Saturday’s matchup, but fans should certainly hope both teams are near full strength for an exciting matchup.
The Kings and Knicks tip off at 4:30 pm PT in New York on Saturday.