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.

After the San Antonio Spurs announced that De'Aaron Fox will undergo season ending surgery to repair ligament damage in his left fifth finger — set for Tuesday in Los Angeles — they found themselves in need of a starter.

San Antonio guard De'Aaron Fox sustained the injury during training camp in October while still with Sacramento Kings.

De’Aaron Fox said that his left pinkie finger was “in the way” affecting his dribbling, catch and shooting ability. Said if it was his right pinky he would’ve continued to play

Fox, who recently dropped 32 points in 41 minutes on the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday, will undergo season-ending finger surgery, a brutal blow for the Spurs. ESPN’s Shams Charani

De’Aaron Fox discussed his coming season-ending surgery on the heels of the related San Antonio Spurs announcement. It marks the second injury that prematurely ends the year for one of the team’s All-Stars.