Spurs Emerge as Favorites to Land De’Aaron Fox if Kings Make a Trade
The Sacramento Kings are reportedly open to trading De’Aaron Fox, and the San Antonio Spurs (-150) are the betting favorites to acquire him before the Feb. 6 trade deadline.
Top Contenders for Fox Before the Trade Deadline
Team | Odds | Key Factor |
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San Antonio Spurs | -150 | Wembanyama pairing, wife’s hometown |
Houston Rockets | +300 | Playoff contender, young core |
Miami Heat | +400 | Win-now mentality, elite coaching |
Orlando Magic | +500 | Emerging contender, solid assets |
Los Angeles Lakers | +700 | Star-powered attraction |
Brooklyn Nets | +750 | Need a franchise PG |
Denver Nuggets | +900 | Title defense boost |
Indiana Pacers | +1200 | Young core, fast-paced offense |
Dallas Mavericks | +1400 | Luka pairing possibility |
Atlanta Hawks | +1600 | Backcourt reinforcement |
Fox’s Current Contract & Future Free Agency Options
Fox is in the fourth year of a five-year, $163M max deal and carries a $37.1M cap hit for 2025-26. He reportedly turned down a three-year, $165M extension last year, indicating he might be eyeing free agency.
If Fox waits until 2026 free agency, he would be eligible for:
Contract Type | Years | Value |
---|---|---|
With Current Team | 5 Years | $296M |
With New Team | 4 Years | $219M |
De’Aaron Fox 2023-24 Stats (Through 43 Games)
Category | Stats |
---|---|
Points Per Game (PPG) | 25.2 |
Assists Per Game (APG) | 6.2 |
Rebounds Per Game (RPG) | 5.0 |
Steals Per Game (SPG) | 1.5 |
Will the Kings Pull the Trigger?
Sacramento sits 10th in the Western Conference (24-22) and recently fired head coach Mike Brown. The team’s playoff hopes are in jeopardy, making a Fox trade a strong possibility if the front office decides to reset the roster.
What’s Next?
🚨 Will Fox end up in San Antonio with Wembanyama, or will a contender like Houston or Miami swoop in?
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