Shams Charania: JUST IN: The Sacramento Kings are expected to open up talks to potentially deal All-Star De’Aaron Fox ahead of Feb. 6 trade deadline, sources tell ESPN. There will be plenty of suitors, but it’s believed that Fox has a target destination in mind ahead of 2026 free agency.
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Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Some milestones for the Kings tonight:
De’Aaron Fox eclipsed 11,000 career points tonight in Brooklyn during the first quarter and now Malik Monk notches his 6,000th career point here in the 3rd quarter. – 9:12 PM
Some milestones for the Kings tonight:
De’Aaron Fox eclipsed 11,000 career points tonight in Brooklyn during the first quarter and now Malik Monk notches his 6,000th career point here in the 3rd quarter. – 9:12 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
De’Aaron Fox with his third triple. He looks like he has the bounce back in his legs. – 9:08 PM
De’Aaron Fox with his third triple. He looks like he has the bounce back in his legs. – 9:08 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
An ugly first half for the Kings in Brooklyn. They trail the Nets 54-47. De’Aaron Fox and DeMar DeRozan each have 14 points to pace the Kings. Sabonis has 9 points and 11 rebounds. – 8:45 PM
An ugly first half for the Kings in Brooklyn. They trail the Nets 54-47. De’Aaron Fox and DeMar DeRozan each have 14 points to pace the Kings. Sabonis has 9 points and 11 rebounds. – 8:45 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
De’Aaron Fox is attacking the rim, getting downhill, and either scoring or distributing. 12 points and 2 assists early.
Looks aggressive and spry. – 8:17 PM
De’Aaron Fox is attacking the rim, getting downhill, and either scoring or distributing. 12 points and 2 assists early.
Looks aggressive and spry. – 8:17 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
De’Aaron Fox is not listed on the injury report for tomorrow’s game. He was listed as questionable for the Knicks game with a right thumb sprain, but played. – 5:04 PM
De’Aaron Fox is not listed on the injury report for tomorrow’s game. He was listed as questionable for the Knicks game with a right thumb sprain, but played. – 5:04 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
From tonight’s Locked On Kings Podcast:
The De’Aaron Fox criticisms are getting ridiculous. Especially the nonsense about him not caring enough or going through the motions.
Full podcast out now. pic.x.com/0i3jMuFODg – 12:57 AM
From tonight’s Locked On Kings Podcast:
The De’Aaron Fox criticisms are getting ridiculous. Especially the nonsense about him not caring enough or going through the motions.
Full podcast out now. pic.x.com/0i3jMuFODg – 12:57 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Got a feeling we are about to witness a De’Aaron Fox showcase in MSG today… – 7:37 PM
Got a feeling we are about to witness a De’Aaron Fox showcase in MSG today… – 7:37 PM
More on this storyline
Fox went 6-of-20 against the Knicks, scoring a modest 14 points with four assists. He’s shot 32% from the field over his last six games amid the injuries, well below the 47% clip for his career. Those numbers have led to external discussion from Kings observers who believe Fox might benefit from taking time off to get healthy rather than play through the injuries and not shoot up to his typical efficiency. “Well, I had 60 with my hand taped,” Fox said Saturday in the empty Madison Square Garden locker room, referencing his franchise-record 60 points in a Nov. 15 overtime win over Minnesota in which he shot 63% from the floor. “People can make up the excuse they want. Sometimes you just don’t play well. -via Sacramento Bee / January 26, 2025
Getting an All-NBA nod would make Fox eligible for a so-called “super max” extension worth up to $345 million over five years, which is believed to be a reason Fox reportedly turned down a three-year, $165 million contract extension with the Kings during the offseason. Without earning All-NBA recognition, Fox would still be eligible for a four-year, $229 million extension. “We’re fighting for something,” said teammate Domantas Sabonis, who posted a triple-double in Saturday’s loss. “And he knows we’re fighting to turn this thing around for a playoff spot, and he’s on the court. We know just by him being on the court, it helps us immensely.” -via Sacramento Bee / January 26, 2025
Fox sustained the injury during a 132-123 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. He finished with 17 points, five rebounds and six assists but struggled to make shots, going 7 of 24 from the field and 3 of 10 from 3-point range. Fox told The Sacramento Bee the injury occurred when he was clubbed on the hand by Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. “Just got hit,” Fox said. “Jokic hit it twice, but it is what it is. One was the first or second quarter. The other was in the fourth quarter.” When asked if he thought the injury was serious enough to pose a problem moving forward, Fox said: “I’m not sure.” -via Sacramento Bee / January 25, 2025
