De’Aaron Fox Diagnosed With Bone Bruise, Considered Day-To-Day
Nov 1, 2022, 2:03 PM | Updated: 3:13 pm
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 22: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket on Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game at Golden 1 Center on October 22, 2022 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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That sound that you just heard was the entire city of Sacramento breathing a collective sigh of relief.
According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Kings guard De’Aaron Fox has been diagnosed with a right knee bone bruise after colliding with Charlotte Hornets forward, Nick Richards on Monday night.
An MRI that was conducted on Tuesday came back clean for the 24-year-old, and he will be considered day-to-day after avoiding serious injury.
Good news: MRI on Kings guard De’Aaron Fox’s right knee showed a bone bruise – no structural damage, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Fox will miss Wednesday’s game vs. Heat and his return will be based upon the resolution of symptoms, but there’s hope it could be soon.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 1, 2022
De’Aaron Fox is averaging 24.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game on 54 percent shooting from the field and 38 percent from beyond three point arc.
Second-year guard Davion Mitchell is expected to start at the point guard spot until the franchise guard is cleared to return.
During Monday night’s win against the Hornets, Mitchell drilled a career-high five three-point field goals en route to a 23-point outing.
