De'Aaron Fox faced his former team, the Sacramento Kings, for the first time since his trade to the San Antonio Spurs. The Kings dominated the game, defeating the Spurs 127-109 despite Fox scoring 16 points on 6-of-17 shooting, along with eight assists and four rebounds. Zach LaVine, acquired in the trade, led the Kings with 36 points. Fox was welcomed with a tribute video and a standing ovation, although some fans booed. Notably absent from the Spurs was rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama due to injury, while the Kings played without Domantas Sabonis.

Despite a promising start, the Spurs fell behind after a strong Kings run in the second quarter, leading by double digits for the remainder of the game. The Kings are now vying for playoff positioning in the Western Conference, while the Spurs continue to struggle, holding a record of 26-35. This trade has reshaped both teams, as the Kings look to capitalize on their new assets and the Spurs navigate the challenges of integrating Fox into their lineup while missing their top draft pick.