In a lot of ways, this is the Kings getting ahead of what’s coming in the offseason,” said Shams Charania on First Take. “He’s going to be a free agent in 2026, so

On Tuesday, news broke that the Sacramento Kings are open to moving Fox before the NBA trade deadline and that he welcomes a potential change of scenery. Given that Fox's agent is Rich Paul, who has deep ties to the Lakers and represents LeBron James and Anthony Davis, L.A. was immediately suggested as a destination.

De'Aaron Fox has never played for an NBA team outside of the Sacramento Kings, but that could change in the coming days. ESPN's Shams Charania

The news out of Sacramento regarding the Kings opening up trade talks for De’Aaron Fox has been surprising and fast in progression. It’s an even more interesting turn of events considering the Kings much-improved play of late following Mike Brown’s departure and Doug Christie‘s promotion.

“In this business, you have to put those emotions aside,” Fox said. “Obviously, everybody especially who were here during that long (postseason drought), and who was on this team when we made the playoffs, obviously that means a lot to everybody.

After recent trade reports Fox could leave the Sacramento Kings, many fans and his wife, Reece, have joined the conversation on social media.

Rich Paul represents LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the Lakers, but I’m told the Lakers are not part of Fox’s preferred destinations. However, Fox is now officially

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox doesn't appear headed to the Los Angeles Lakers amid ongoing trade rumors and speculation regarding the

“Source: De’Aaron Fox’s agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, recently sent word that it would be wise for the Kings to move him now. Even with Fox’s preferred destination — widely believed to be San Antonio — Fox’s side will remain open to all destinations.”

The Sacramento Kings are pursuing both players and draft capital in trade calls with "dozens" of teams interested in trading for De'Aaron Fox, Shams

All-Star point guard De’Aaron Fox reportedly has a destination in mind if the Sacramento Kings trade him before the Feb. 6 deadline.