The Sacramento Kings and De'Aaron Fox may be staring down their imminent divorce. The NBA trade deadline is nine days away. On or before Feb. 6, Fox could
ESPN's Shams Charania sent shockwaves through the NBA world by reporting that the Sacramento Kings may seek to deal De'Aaron Fox. Fox, 27, is still the celebrated face of the Kings' 2023 turnaround—having averaged 25 points per game that year and made the All-NBA team.
On top of Barnes' potential return, the Kings can likely poach the Spurs' Rookie of the Year front-runner Stephon Castle in a deal. Castle is averaging 11.7 points and 3.6 assists as the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, proving to be acclimating to the next level rather quickly at just 20 years old.
The Sacramento Kings are expected to open trade talks for All-Star point guard De'Aaron Fox ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline, according to multiple reports. There is expected to be a robust market for Fox's services,
De’Aaron Fox confirmed Wednesday what became public Tuesday. The Sacramento Kings guard validated reports the team was fielding calls and trade offers for the former All-Star, and indicated he wouldn’t be surprised if he were moved ahead of the Feb.
Even with the Sacramento Kings righting the ship after a slow start, a massive organizational change is right on the horizon with De'Aaron Fox likely leaving.
Philadelphia plays the Sacramento Kings after Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' 118-104 win against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Fox can be a free agent in the summer of 2026 and his agent, Rich Paul, reportedly told the Kings it would "be wise" to trade him now.
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The Sacramento Kings are reportedly open to trading De'Aaron Fox, and there is already an odds-on favorite to land the star point guard.