De’Aaron Fox, the Sacramento Kings‘ All-Star point guard and franchise cornerstone, has reportedly entered the trade market ahead of the February 6 NBA trade deadline. Shams Charania revealed on NBA Today that the Kings have officially opened discussions about potentially moving Fox, a development that could reshape the NBA landscape.
However, one notable revelation from Charania’s report is that Fox, represented by Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, does not view the Los Angeles Lakers as his preferred trade destination.
“The Sacramento Kings have decided to open up on a potential trade of De’Aaron Fox ahead of the February 6 NBA trade deadline. They are now open to listening and potentially moving De’Aaron Fox ahead of the deadline.”
“He has one year remaining on his deal after this season, and there will be plenty of suitors for De’Aaron Fox ahead of free agency in 2026.”
“But I’m told that Fox and his representation, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, have a destination in mind that they want to go to in this trade situation. When we find out where that is, we will inform the audience.”
“But that is something that, just—I don’t know—we’ve been talking about Jimmy Butler for the last several weeks. De’Aaron Fox is a premier player in his prime who is only ascending from here. This is a massive new domino in the NBA landscape. He has the ability to change the complexion of any team he arrives at.”
“One thing I can say with Rich Paul—we know he’s got LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the Lakers. I’m told the Lakers are not part of that destination of choice for De’Aaron Fox potentially, but he is now potentially entering the NBA’s trade market.”
Fox is having an exceptional season, averaging 25.2 points, 6.2 assists, and 5.0 rebounds while shooting 46.8% from the field. At just 27 years old, he is entering his prime and has the potential to elevate any team he joins.
Despite the Kings’ recent resurgence under interim head coach Doug Christie, the organization has struggled to convince Fox of their ability to contend for championships consistently. This has led to Sacramento’s decision to entertain offers for their star guard.
Shams Charania highlighted that Fox and his agent, Rich Paul, have a target destination in mind for any potential trade. While the specific team has not yet been revealed, Charania noted that “the Lakers are not part of that destination of choice.” This is surprising given Paul’s ties to the Lakers through his representation of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, but it underscores the complexities of NBA trade scenarios.
Fox’s availability adds a significant new domino to the trade deadline. As Shams noted, his addition to any roster could dramatically change the complexion of a team. The 27-year-old guard’s elite playmaking, scoring ability, and speed make him one of the most dynamic guards in the league.
Teams such as the San Antonio Spurs, who are reportedly interested in pairing Fox with Victor Wembanyama, or other playoff-contending teams with the requisite assets, could emerge as serious suitors. Fox’s potential departure from Sacramento signals a pivotal moment for both the Kings and the NBA as a whole.
While the Lakers have historically been a prime landing spot for star players, this report suggests that Fox’s journey will take him elsewhere. As the trade deadline approaches, the basketball world will be watching closely to see where this rising star lands.
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