Kings star De’Aaron Fox is at the center of rife trade speculation, which was always going to happen, since he chose not to sign a three-year, $165 million extension with the team last summer.
Many thought there would be action around Fox either choosing to stay in Sacramento or being traded before the February 6th trade deadline, but The Athletic’s Sam Amick has shed light on the situation.
“While league sources say Fox has not asked for a trade, that hasn’t stopped interested teams from planning for a possible run at the 27-year-old former All-Star. Among interested teams, there is a strong belief that Fox is more likely to be available this summer rather than before the Feb. 6 trade deadline.
“The San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers top the list of teams that are most often discussed as possible Fox landing spots, with others sure to make a run at him if (when?) he’s truly on the market. The Orlando Magic, for example, are known to be contemplating a pursuit. The Houston Rockets, who want to analyze their current core through this season but could be in the market for another All-Star-caliber player this summer, are also known to be intrigued by the idea of partnering with Fox, who is a Houston native. Make no mistake, though: the Spurs noise is the loudest.”
It makes sense for the Kings not to spur into action straight away. The team just sensationally fired head coach Mike Brown, which would make it seem as though they are trying to repair what they have, not blow the whole thing up – at least not yet.
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