De’Aaron Fox Rumors: 1 Frontrunner, 3 Leading Destinations for Kings Guard
We've already reported on why De'Aaron Fox is now on the trade block for the Sacramento Kings. There are numerous reports that there is already a frontrunner to land Fox, and that his preferred destination is thought to be the San Antonio Spurs.
According to multiple sources, if De'Aaron Fox leaves the Kings via trade, his preferred landing spot is the San Antonio Spurs. It could be an interesting couple of days in Sacramento.
— James Ham (@James_HamNBA) January 28, 2025
The Spurs and De’Aaron Fox are believed to hold significant mutual interest in a future partnership, per source.
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) January 28, 2025
Fox believes he is the missing piece in San Antonio alongside Victor Wembanyama to make them a sustainable title threat in the Western Conference for years to come. pic.twitter.com/PHMM4Xm4vE
San Antonio Spurs
"Fox believes he is the missing piece in San Antonio alongside Victor Wembanyama to make them a sustainable title threat in the Western Conference for years to come," reports Evan Sidery.
And while there is mutual interest between the Spurs and Fox, insider Zach Lowe reports that the Spurs "might not have what the Kings want" in a trade:
Kings could wait til summer. Spurs may not have what the Kings want. Sam reports Fox/Klutch will be open to other destinations. Lots of variables in play. https://t.co/kmr1GGda4b
— Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) January 28, 2025
One suggested proposal could see something like Keldon Johnson, Jeremy Sochan, Tre Jones, and some first-rounders being floated by the Spurs.
Miami Heat
Fox and Bam Adebayo were college teammates at Kentucky, while Tyler Herro and team president Pat Riley are also Kentucky alum. A lot of connections for Fox from that standpoint. And then there’s the whole Jimmy Butler thing — would the Kings be interested in him in return for Fox?
Orlando Magic
Moving up into Central Florida, the Magic are an intriguing destination for Fox. The team is loaded up front, now that Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are back, and the addition of a star point guard like Fox could make them legitimate contenders in the East. With Jalen Suggs providing the defense in the backcourt, Fox would be free to create offense to his heart’s desire with the two big scorers in the frontcourt.
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