De’Aaron Fox Trade Rumors
- Timmothy Chen
- Jan 29
- 2 min read
De'Aaron Fox, point guard for the Sacramento Kings, has recently become a focal point in National Basketball Association (NBA) trade discussions. With the Feb. 6 trade deadline approaching, insider Shams Charania indicated that the Kings are open to trading Fox.
“The Sacramento Kings are expected to open up talks to potentially deal All-Star De'Aaron Fox ahead of Feb. 6 trade deadline,” Charania wrote. “There will be plenty of suitors, but it's believed that Fox has a target destination in mind ahead of 2026 free agency.”
Fox, in his prime at 27 years old, is in the fourth year of a five-year 163 million dollar max contract with the Kings. Putting up 25.2 points, 6.2 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game on average, Fox is showcasing his elite skills as a point guard, scorer, and facilitator.
Known as a clutch player, many contenders will be glad to have Fox on their team. CBS News reported that “There is expected to be a robust market for Fox's services, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.”
Among the teams expressing interest, the Brooklyn Nets are reportedly targeting Fox to bring back success to the organization after a failed ‘Big 3’ with Kyrie Irving, James Harden and Kevin Durant. The Nets possess a substantial number of first and second round picks through previous trades that dealt role players like Dorian Finney-Smith and Dennis Schröder for draft capital.
Along with Jimmy Butler, who has recently demanded for a trade, Fox is now a part of the Net’s scouting board. “Fox immediately supplants Jimmy Butler atop the list of available game-changers, and Brooklyn sees the Kings guard as a trade target,” according to the New York Times.
As the trade deadline nears, the situation remains fluid. Fox continues to play at an All-Star level. His next few box scores on the court will help to elevate his trade value in the upcoming days.
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