The Sacramento Kings have been expected to make a major move this season, and with less than two weeks ahead of the February 6 trade deadline, talks will continue to heat up.
The Kings have been linked to many standout forwards as they look to upgrade their wing depth, and have reportedly even been sending out a package of Kevin Huerter, Trey Lyles, and draft capital to teams in trade talks.
One interesting facet ahead of the trade deadline has been the availability of star point guard De’Aaron Fox, who would be eligible for a supermax contract extension this offseason if he earns All-NBA honors.
It would be no surprise if opposing teams are calling the Kings front office to check in on Fox, but it ultimately comes down to whether Sacramento is looking to keep him or capitalize on his trade value.
The Athletic’s Jovan Buha reports that there is “uncertainty” around Fox’s availability, in regards to the Los Angeles Lakers being a potential suitor.
“There’s a lot of uncertainty about how available he actually is,” Buha said. “There’s some uncertainty about would they even trade him to the Lakers, their bitter rival.”
It is very unlikely the Kings ship out Fox at the trade deadline, especially to their division rival. Fox is in an odd slump as he deals with a couple of lingering injuries. The Kings are 3-3 in their last six games, and Fox is averaging just 16 points on 31.8% shooting in that span.
Fox has been a turning point for this Sacramento franchise since getting drafted in 2017, becoming one of the top players in Kings history. While eventually, it may be time to move on, the Kings are certainly better off with their star point guard leading the way.
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The latest report on a potential trade involving De’Aaron Fox and the Los Angeles Lakers has sent shockwaves through the NBA community. Rumors have been swirling for weeks about a potential deal between the Sacramento Kings and the Lakers, but now it seems like a trade could be imminent.
According to sources close to the situation, the Lakers are eager to acquire Fox to bolster their backcourt and provide some much-needed scoring punch. Fox, who is averaging 25.2 points and 6.7 assists per game this season, would be a huge addition to a Lakers team that is currently struggling to find consistency.
In exchange for Fox, the Kings are reportedly looking for a package that includes multiple draft picks and young players. The Lakers are said to be open to including some combination of Talen Horton-Tucker, Kendrick Nunn, and Malik Monk in the deal, along with future first-round picks.
While nothing has been finalized yet, the potential for a Fox-Lakers trade has fans on the edge of their seats. It remains to be seen if the two teams can come to an agreement, but if they do, it could shake up the Western Conference playoff picture in a major way.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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