Kings gameday: Fox’s status for Slamson’s slime-green themed Nickelodeon Day birthday bash
Kings mascot Slamson will celebrate another birthday with a slime-green theme Sunday when the Phoenix Suns visit Golden 1 Center on Nickelodeon Day. The Kings hope De’Aaron Fox will be able to suit up to mark the occasion.
Fox is listed as questionable again after missing Friday’s games against the Boston Celtics due to right hand soreness. Guard Jeremy Lamb is expected to return Sunday after missing the past three games due to personal reasons.
The Kings (25-47) are coming off a 126-97 loss to the Celtics. They have lost six of seven to fall five games behind the New Orleans Pelicans for the final play-in spot in the Western Conference, all but ending their playoff hopes.
The Suns (57-14) won their fourth in a row with a 129-102 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday. Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton have helped Phoenix open up a nine-game lead for the No. 1 seed in the West despite the absence of Chris Paul, who has been out since the All-Star break with a right thumb avulsion fracture.
The Suns could also be without forward Jae Crowder, who has missed the past two games due to left groin soreness. Crowder is averaging 9.6 points and 5.3 rebounds in his 10th NBA season.
A whole host of Nickelodeon costume characters and NBA mascots will be on hand for Slamson’s birthday, including Benny the Bull from the Chicago Bulls and Blaze from the Portland Trail Blazers. The festivities will include a slimed archway in DOCO Plaza; Nickelodeon-theme entertainment and prizes; Nick Jr. Kids Corner activities; and food specials, including $6 kids meals featuring hot dogs, chips, drinks, nachos with “slime green” cheese and SpongeBob toys.
Fox ruled out
Interim Kings coach Alvin Gentry said Fox will miss his second game in a row due to the hand injury after being ruled out for Sunday’s game against Phoenix.
Gentry said Fox is still considered day-to-day. Gentry said Fox will accompany the team on its upcoming five-game road trip.
Note: Check back throughout the day for updates on tonight’s game between the Kings and Suns.
Phoenix Suns at Sacramento Kings
When: 3 p.m.
Where: Golden 1 Center
TV: NBC Sports California
Radio: Sports 1140 KHTK
Odds: Suns -9.0
Over/under: 232.5
Injury report
Suns: QUESTIONABLE — Jae Crowder (groin). OUT — Cameron Johnson (quad); Frank Kaminsky (knee); Gabriel Lundberg (not with team); Chris Paul (thumb); Dario Saric (ACL).
Kings: QUESTIONABLE — De’Aaron Fox (hand). OUT — Terence Davis (wrist); Richaun Holmes (personal); Neemias Queta (G League).
This story was originally published March 20, 2022 at 4:00 AM with the headline "Kings gameday: Fox’s status for Slamson’s slime-green themed Nickelodeon Day birthday bash."
