Darius Acuff Jr. Posts 22 Points in Loss as De'Aaron Fox Offers Advice

Sacramento Kings rookie point guard Darius Acuff Jr. scored a team-high 22 points alongside eight assists and three rebounds in a 124-109 loss to San Antonio. Selected seventh overall in the 2026 draft, Acuff is averaging 25.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 7.1 assists through nine games while ranking third in the NBA in field-goal attempts. Former Kings star De'Aaron Fox advised Acuff postgame on navigating early challenges and balancing scoring with playmaking.