As the team announced Thursday, De'Aaron Fox will be ending his season prematurely as well to repair ligament damage in his left fifth finger. He'll be out for Friday's contest. Friday morning, Fox provided an injury update on his finger and decision to get season-ending surgery,

Fox was traded alongside Jordan McLaughlin to the Spurs in a three-team trade involving the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls sent Zach LaVine, Sidy Cissoko, three first-round picks, and two second-round picks to the Kings. Zach Collins, Tre Jones, and a 2025 first-round pick were also sent to the Bulls, who also received Kevin Huerter from the Kings.