Kings gameday live: De’Aaron Fox’s status vs. 76ers; Ben Simmons trade talks break down
There could be some awkward conversation if Kings general manager Monte McNair runs into Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey in line for a hotdog Saturday night at Wells Fargo Center.
The Kings will visit the 76ers a day after sources said Sacramento was moving on from its pursuit of three-time All-Star Ben Simmons. Morey and McNair know each other well from their years with the Houston Rockets, but after six months of discussions, and with less than two weeks remaining before the NBA trade deadline, Morey’s asking price remains too high, sources said.
The Kings (18-32) have lost five in a row and 10 of their last 12. They are 13th in the Western Conference, three games out of the final play-in spot.
De’Aaron Fox is listed as questionable against the 76ers after missing the past three games due to left ankle soreness. Chimezie Metu is questionable with left knee soreness. Terence Davis is out indefinitely with tendon damage in his right wrist.
The 76ers (29-19) have won three in a row and 13 of 16. They are tied for fourth in the Eastern Conference, 2 ½ games behind the Miami Heat for the No. 1 seed.
Seth Curry is questionable for Philadelphia due to left ankle soreness. Shake Milton is out with a back contusion.
Fox out again
Interim Kings coach Alvin Gentry said Fox will miss his fourth game in a row due to left ankle soreness. Metu’s status will be a gametime decision.
Gentry was asked how much longer Fox will be out and whether he is experiencing anything more than ankle soreness.
“Don’t know how long he’ll be out.,” Gentry said. “It is a sore ankle. That’s been it. He dresses, he tries it, and then he’s really the only one that knows the pain threshold of where it is or anything. So, yeah, all it is is an ankle right now, so there’s not anything else going on.”
Sacramento Kings at Philadelphia 76ers
When: 4:30 p.m.
Where: Wells Fargo Center
TV: NBC Sports California
Radio: Sports 1140 KHTK
Odds: 76ers -10.5
Over/under: 223
Injury report
Kings: QUESTIONABLE — De’Aaron Fox (ankle); Chimezie Metu (knee). OUT — Terence Davis (wrist).
76ers: QUESTIONABLE — Seth Curry (ankle). OUT — Charles Bassey (G League); Shake Milton (back); Myles Powell (G League); Paul Reed (G League); Ben Simmons (personal); Jaden Springer (G League).
This story was originally published January 29, 2022 at 4:00 AM.
