Fox (rest) is absent from the injury report for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

Sacramento rested Fox in its preseason finale and, as expected, the point guard will be active to start the regular season. Fox averaged 26.6 points, 5.6 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game last season, but it's unclear how the acquisition of DeMar DeRozan will impact Fox's usage rate.

Fox won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Clippers for rest purposes, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Kings will sit Fox down for the preseason finale in an effort to ensure he begins the regular season fully rested. Malik Monk (hand) is also out Thursday, so it'll be up to Jordan McLaughlin, Keon Ellis and Colby Jones to eat up minutes in the backcourt.

Fox compiled 22 points (9-22 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and a steal across 36 minutes in Tuesday's 117-114 loss to the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Fox logged a full complement of minutes Tuesday evening, and it appears that the arrival of DeMar DeRozan will have little effect on the point guard's bottom line. DeRozan is a great addition, but Coach Mike Brown still intends to keep Fox and Domantas Sabonis as the cornerstones of the offense. Although Fox declined a $165 million contract extension in the offseason, the move is intended to give him a better bargaining position next year.

Fox recorded 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists and three steals across 28 minutes in Sunday's 108-85 preseason loss to the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

The Kings played their projected starters between 28 and 30 minutes, and even though Sacramento looked overmatched at times, there shouldn't be any notable changes in the rotation, let alone the starting unit before the regular-season opener against the Timberwolves on Oct. 24. Fox had one of the best years of his career in 2023-24, averaging career-high marks in several categories including points (26.6), rebounds (4.6) and steals (2.0) per game.

Fox scored 19 points (6-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 Ft) while adding six rebounds and three assists in 26 minutes during Friday's 109-106 preseason loss to the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old guard led the Kings in scoring and three-pointers on the night as every member of the starting five dropped at least 12 points. Fox appears to be adjusting quickly to working alongside DeMar DeRozan, and after setting career highs in 2023-24 in points (26.6), boards (4.6), threes (2.9) and steals (2.0) per game, he needs only to stay healthy to put together another impressive campaign.

Fox compiled 11 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, an assist and a steal across 19 minutes in Wednesday's 122-112 loss to Golden State.

EDGE Analysis

Fox will be able to focus more on ball distribution with DeMar DeRozan at the wing. Fox's output has been necessary to keep the Kings competitive, but DeRozan's addition will ease the pressure on Fox to force low-percentage shots and instead focus on moving the ball around more frequently.

Fox notched 35 points (12-29 FG, 4-16 3Pt, 7-11 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and three steals over 42 minutes during Friday's 105-98 Play-In Game loss to the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Fox came through when the Kings needed him the most, but the Pelicans put Sacramento's season to an end and will now get a matchup against the Thunder in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. Fox, whose 35 points was his best outing since April 5, finished the regular season with a career-best 26.6 points per game and will surely be one of the top guards taken in next season's drafts.

Fox notched 24 points (10-14 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals across 26 minutes during Sunday's 121-82 victory over the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

The Kings beat the Trail Blazers without much difficulty, and Fox took a seat for good at the end of the third quarter. He started the game on a tear with four consecutive shots, and he would have probably ended with a much higher number if the team had kept the starters on the floor. Fox will need to produce at his best to get out of the Play-In bracket, and the Kings will face the Warriors first. Fox logged 29 points and five assists in his most recent game against Golden State.

Fox ended with 33 points (11-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 8-10 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 41 minutes during Thursday's 135-123 loss to New Orleans.

EDGE Analysis

Thursday's loss forced the Kings into a spot in the Play-In Tournament, but Fox has scored 33 points in two consecutive performances and is getting hot just in time for the playoffs. Fox and Domantas Sabonis need more help from the supporting cast to increase the Kings' chances for success, but the Kentucky product has the potential to outplay any point guard in the Western Conference.

Fox provided 20 points (8-20 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Sunday's 107-77 victory over the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old guard is having a strong finish to the regular season as the Kings try to secure a playoff spot and avoid the Play-In Tournament. Fox has scored 20 or more points in six straight games and 14 of the last 15, and he's averaged 24.4 points, 5.9 assists, 5.7 boards, 3.2 threes and 2.3 steals over the latter stretch.