Is De'Aaron Fox playing tonight against Golden State Warriors? Latest injury update for Kings star (Jan. 5) 

De'Aaron Fox is ruled out for playing against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday after being listed as doubtful earlier. The Sacramento Kings forward is on the injury report ahead of this marquee clash, citing a right glute contusion. Fox suffered the injury on Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies amid the Kings' 138-133 win.

He went down hard on the floor on his back after Jaren Jackson Jr. inadvertently undercut him on a drive to the basket in the last minute. Fox stayed in the game and ensured the Kings closed it. However, the guard will sit Sunday's key showdown against Golden State.

It's a tough blow for the Kings as De'Aaron Fox gets sideline for the contest. They were regaining momentum with three consecutive wins, and his absence could potentially derail their hopes of fourth. The Kings will turn to Malik Monk, DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis to fill the void left by Fox.

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De'Aaron Fox Stats vs. Golden State Warriors

De'Aaron Fox has averaged 20.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 6.6 assists in 19 games against the Golden State Warriors. He holds an 8-11 record against the Sacramento Kings' division rivals. In his last game against the Warriors on Jan. 25, 2024, Fox tallied 29 points and five assists on 9 of 16 shots, leading Sacramento to a 134-133 win.

The Kings will miss his services against the Warriors, especially with Golden State not having enough defensive options on the perimeter for a guard with Fox's skills.

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How to watch the Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors game?

NBC Sports South California and NBC Sports Bay Arean will televise the Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors game in local regions. Viewers without access to the TV networks can catch live action online via NBA League Pass. The game will begin at 8:30 p.m. ET at Chase Center, the Warriors' homecourt.

Golden State has won two consecutive games and enters this clash with an 18-16 record. The Kings are on a three-game winning streak and have a 16-19 record.