Big minutes, big line in return Fox (ankle) put up 29 points (11-22 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT) to go with seven rebounds, six assists and one steal across 35 minutes Tuesday in the Kings' 134-114 loss to the Timberwolv... Impact Despite the game being a blowout along with the fact that he had missed the previous eight contests with a left ankle injury, Fox seemingly faced no restrictions with his playing time in his return to action. After backcourt mates Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield were dealt to Indiana earlier Tuesday, Fox took on a 34.3 usage rate, which was well above his season-long mark (28.8 percent). Fox will lose out on some shot attempts and playmaking opportunities when newly acquired big man Domantas Sabonis debuts for Kings -- perhaps as early as Wednesday's rematch with Minnesota -- but the point guard could be in store for a big finish to the 2021-22 campaign after a disappointing start. Fox's name has been in trade rumors throughout the offseason, and while there's still a possibility that he could be moved ahead of Thursday's deadline if a team is willing to meet the Kings' asking price, the prior move of Haliburton to Indiana seemingly lowers the likelihood of Fox being dealt.
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
