De'Aaron Fox Out for Upcoming Game

Torrey Craig of the Chicago Bulls is uncertain for upcoming games due to a lower right leg contusion, having played only 9 games this season, with the Bulls averaging 115.3 points in his presence and 119.0 points without him. Meanwhile, De'Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings has been ruled out for the third consecutive game with a right glute contusion, impacting the team's performance; they have averaged 126 points in the two games he missed. The Kings are currently on a five-game winning streak and face the Boston Celtics, who are led by Jayson Tatum, as they seek to maintain their momentum despite Fox's absence. Fox's crucial contributions include 26.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game, ranking him fourth in the league. The Celtics, with a strong home record, will present a significant challenge for the Kings. Both teams have released injury reports ahead of their Friday matchup, further complicating the Kings' strategy without their star point guard.