Kings PG Fox returns versus Hornets

Sacramento point guard De'Aaron Fox will return from a 17-game absence due to an ankle injury when the Kings visit the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. Kings coach Luke Walton said that Fox wouldn't start the game. He also said Fox will be under a minutes restriction.

Fox, who turns 22 on Friday, has been sidelined since spraining his left ankle during a practice on Nov. 11. He is averaging 18.2 points, 7.0 assists and 4.0 rebounds in nine games.