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De’Aaron Fox and Zach LaVine trade grades: Who won the massive 3-team deal?

San Antonio clearly got the best return here.

Less than 24 hours perhaps the most shocking trade in basketball history, the NBA saw another blockbuster move on Sunday evening.

After he was rumored as a potential trade target for the Spurs last week, De’Aaron Fox was included in a three-team deal from Sacramento to San Antonio.

This means the Spurs have found their point guard of the future to pair alongside Victor Wembanyama, which is exciting for fans of the emerging superstar.

Meanwhile, longtime Bulls guard Zach LaVine was sent to Sacramento to keep them as potential contenders in the Western Conference.

The Bulls did not exactly move the needle much with this one beyond from moving off LaVine, but they did regain control of their own future pick in the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft.

Trade details

  • Spurs get: De’Aaron Fox, Jordan McLaughlin
  • Kings get: Zach LaVine, Sidy Cissoko, three first round picks (2025 CHA protected 1-14 , 2027 SAS, 2031 MIN), three second round picks (2025 CHI, 2028 DEN, 2028 own back)
  • Bulls get: Zach Collins, Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter, their own 2025 pick via SAS

San Antonio Spurs

There were some questions about whether or not Fox was the ideal mutual fit for both parties.

But the reality is that the Spurs were able to land a player with All-Star potential without giving up any of the players in their young core, including rookie breakout Stephon Castle.

Now the Spurs can have Fox playing alongside Wembanyama and Chris Paul as well as Castle, Jeremy Sochan Sochan, Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, and various other promising talents in San Antonio.

They also kept their 2025 first-round draft pick from the Hawks, which may become valuable now that Atlanta forward Jalen Johnson is out for the rest of the season. Outside of the 2031 NBA Draft pick from the Timberwolves, they retained all of their most valuable draft capital.

It has become incredibly clear that San Antonio will contend for years to come with Wembanyama already establishing himself as one of the most dominant two-way players in the sport.

Fox can get the team playing fast and adding a new dynamic to what they can do on the offensive side of the ball without compromising their future assets.

Grade: A

Sacramento Kings

If the Kings knew that Fox was not going to re-sign with this franchise on a long-term extension and that he had a preferred destination, there was only so much that they could do.

That being said, while there are a lot of draft picks, this is not a particularly great return for a franchise cornerstone like Fox.

Sacramento may not have had much leverage in this situation but the fact the pick they received from the Hornets is so protected means it is actually more of an additional two second-rounders rather than a third first-rounder.

They can still compete with LaVine even if the pairing with DeMar DeRozan in Chicago did not work great the first go-around. His addition does not make them a favorite in the West and his contract is not exactly favorable for the front office, either.

Grade: D+

Chicago Bulls

The Bulls mostly just moved off their LaVine contract, which was long considered available to any potential suitors.

Most attractive for Chicago is that they regained control of their draft pick in this upcoming class, which will give them a chance to bottom out and keep control of their lottery destiny.

But they essentially netted zero first-round picks for LaVine after also not returning any draft picks for Alex Caruso this past offseason either.

We can expect that Chicago could continue to make moves to continue its potential rebuild, likely including trading away notable players like Nikola Vucevic and perhaps Lonzo Ball.

Grade: D-

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Spurs acquire De’Aaron Fox from Kings in yet another massive multi-team NBA trade

De’Aaron Fox is on the move to San Antonio!

What a NBA trade deadline this has been!

On the heels of the most surprising deal in NBA history that saw Luka Doncic moved to the Los Angeles Lakers, the San Antonio Spurs made a splash of their own on Sunday night. First reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Spurs are acquiring De’Aaron Fox from the Sacramento Kings, with the Chicago Bulls trading Zach LaVine to the Kings in the process.

The trade is yet another massive one, with multiple moving parts and a lot of first round picks headed back the Kings way for parting with Fox, who has been part of the Sacramento organization since being drafted fifth overall by the team in 2017.

Here are the full details of the trade!

Biggest snubs from the NBA All-Star Game reserves, including LaMelo Ball

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game will not have LaMelo Ball and Luka Doncic.

We already knew the 10 starters who will appear in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. But now we know the reserves who will join them as well.

Those who were snubbed from making an appearance in the starting lineup (which was chosen by fans, media, and players) had a chance to represent their conferences in San Francisco by earning a selection from NBA coaches.

Some deserving players including Victor Wembanyama, Anthony Davis, Jaren Jackson Jr., Cade Cunningham, and Evan Mobley all got some love.

Unfortunately for the following players, however, these players did not get the nod. They could still get a call as alternates, however, if they are chosen by the commissioner should one or more player get hurt before the NBA All-Star Game on February 16.

Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball is the biggest surprise considering he led fan voting among players at his position in the East and he finished third among player voting. He had a much stronger voting from fans than media, though.

Meanwhile, Dallas star Luka Doncic finished third among fans among West guards and fourth among media members. His teammate, Kyrie Irving, was fourth among players and fourth among fans.

Here are the most notable snubs, sorted based on voting results:

  • Ball, LaMelo (CHA)
  • Doncic, Luka (DAL)
  • Irving, Kyrie (DAL)
  • Banchero, Paolo (ORL)
  • Young, Trae (ATL)
  • Morant, Ja (MEM)
  • Maxey, Tyrese (PHI)
  • Fox, De’Aaron (SAC)
  • Wagner, Franz (ORL)
  • Allen, Jarrett (CLE)
  • Embiid, Joel (PHI)
  • Sabonis, Domantas (SAC)
  • Booker, Devin (PHX)
  • Powell, Norman (LAC)
  • Bridges, Mikal (NYK)

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Trade rumor rankings: De’Aaron Fox, Jimmy Butler and more

HoopsHype ranks the 10 players who have appeared most often in trade rumors over the previous week, including De’Aaron Fox and more.

With a little over a week left until the 2025 NBA trade deadline, the league was hit with another bombastic trade rumor regarding the player who finished No. 2 on this list, from a report that came almost out of nowhere.

Elsewhere, after the Nick Richards–Josh Okogie swap between the Hornets and Suns, Phoenix then acquired three future first-round picks from the Utah Jazz in exchange for one first-round pick of their own. That hasn’t led to a subsequent move by Phoenix, however, at least not yet.

Below, check out the 10 players who have appeared most often in trade rumors over the previous week.

Social media reacts to Kings potentially moving De’Aaron Fox: ‘This team is cursed’

With just over a week left with the trade deadline, the drama has intensified with reports that the Sacramento Kings were starting to entertain offers for star guard De’Aaron Fox. As always, social media exploded with reactions, and here are some of …

With just over a week left with the trade deadline, the drama has intensified with reports that the Sacramento Kings were starting to entertain offers for star guard De’Aaron Fox.

As always, social media exploded with reactions, and here are some of the immediate ones.

5 destinations for De’Aaron Fox (the Spurs!) if he is traded from the Kings

Where do you think Swipa will end up?

The Sacramento Kings are reportedly expected to “open up talks” to potentially deal point guard De’Aaron Fox before the deadline.

Fox, who was an NBA All-Star and NBA Clutch Player of the Year in 2023, led the league in steals last season. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, there will be “plenty of suitors” for his services if he does become available on the trade market.

Charania added that Fox has a “target destination” before hitting free agency in 2026 if he does not reach an extension with the Kings. Chris Haynes added Fox is “zeroed in” on that spot — and it does not include the Lakers.

So no matter where he ends up, any team that trades him runs the risk of potentially losing him to that mystery team. Otherwise, however, here are some of the potential suitors:

San Antonio Spurs

If there is one team that Fox likely has his eye on at this point, it is probably the Spurs. Any player, especially a point guard like Fox, would want to play alongside a young superstar like Victor Wembanyama. San Antonio will be able to contend for the foreseeable future and Fox would help that window come into fruition even sooner as a long-term replacement for Chris Paul.

Houston Rockets

Another team that is exceeding expectations is the Houston Rockets, which could make some sense as a hometown fit for Fox as well. This franchise has several assets that may intrigue Sacramento’s front office if they wanted to consolidate some of their smaller pieces into one bigger one. However, per Marc Stein, they may just prefer to see how far their current core can go.

Orlando Magic

One potential wildcard team that may have some exploratory interest and could make it work financially is the Orlando Magic. They have a fantastic defensive infrastructure as well as multiple legitimately helpful pieces that could make them contend in the Eastern Conference for several years to come. But a floor general like him could help turn them from good to great.

Miami Heat

The Miami Heat are in the news for a lot reasons that have nothing to do with Fox and everything to do with Jimmy Butler right now. But if they are active on the trade market, perhaps they emerge as a potential suitor in such a deal. A trade would reunite Fox with his college teammate Bam Adebayo, who are close friends and began their friendship at 12 years old.

Brooklyn Nets

According to SNY’s Ian Begley, the Brooklyn Nets are one of the teams who will have at least some registered interest in trading for Fox. They have more than enough draft capital and young assets that could make it interesting for the Kings to at least have a conversation, but the Nets would need to feel at least some confidence that they could have a chance to re-sign him to a long-term deal if they give up real assets to acquire him.

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What Mike Brown’s dismissal could mean for two former Wildcats

Here’s what Mike Brown’s firing could mean for De’Aaron Fox and Malik Monk.

The Sacramento Kings made a bold move to salvage their season yesterday, firing head coach Mike Brown just 31 games into his third season with the team.

If there’s any silver lining to be taken, it’s that this move could bode well for the futures of former Kentucky Wildcat guards De’Aaron Fox and Malik Monk in Sacramento.

Each are win-now players, and the fact that Brown was fired so early into the season means that the Kings are committed to pursuing postseason success with the two.

Fox was selected fifth overall in the 2017 draft by the Kings. Since, the 2023 All-Star has become their franchise player, averaging 21.5 points and 6.1 assists per game through his eight seasons in Sacramento. He’s having one of his best seasons to date, averaging 26.2 points and 6.1 assists.

Related: How Kentucky is faring with their 2025 recruiting targets

Notably, Fox declined a contract extension in October that would have payed him $165 million across three seasons. He will be under contract in Sacramento until 2026.

Should Fox be traded, he’ll command a package worth significant draft compensation, multiple young players, or, likely, both.

If Fox is traded, that likely also marks the end of All-Stars Damontis Sabonis and Demar Derozan’s time in Sacramento. Each would likely command significant compensation as well.

It would also likely spell the end of Monk’s tenure with the Kings, too. Somewhat of an NBA journeyman, Monk seems to have found a home in Sacramento. He was Fox’s Wildcat teammate in 2017 and was selected eleventh overall by the Charlotte Hornets. He now features prominently as Sacramento’s sixth man.

While the move does signal that the Kings are aiming to turn their season around and stick with their core, don’t be surprised if Sacramento’s ship continues to sink and both former Wildcats are traded.

Trade rumors rankings: Jimmy Butler, De’Aaron Fox and more

HoopsHype ranks the five players who have appeared most often in trade rumors over the previous week, including Heat star Jimmy Butler.

The NBA trade market is finally starting to heat up a bit, making it a great time to debut our Trade Rumors Rankings series this season. For those who are unaware, in our Trade Rumors Rankings series, we rank the players who have appeared most often on our Trade Rumors Page over the previous week.

Today, we head to South Beach as a star player reportedly would like out of Miami, as well as to California’s state capital after the team just fired its head coach, with another few stops along the way.

Son of Notre Dame women’s basketball coach has winning four-point play

What a way to end a game.

It doesn’t happen often, but a basketball game can be won via a four-point play. Such fortune happened to Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey, the son of Notre Dame women’s basketball coach [autotag]Niele Ivey[/autotag].

With the Pistons trailing the Sacramento Kings by three on the road and 10.8 seconds left, Ivey received a pass in the right corner. He dribbled once, moved further right and drew contact from De’Aaron Fox as he put up a 3-pointer. A whistle blew, and Ivey’s shot went in, tying the game and putting him at the free-throw line with a chance at a potential game-winning free throw.

Ivey’s subsequent free throw went in, putting the Pistons up by one. The Kings had no timeouts and 3.1 seconds to go the length of the court. Fox fired a prayer from beyond half-court but couldn’t convert. The Pistons had won a game they had trailed as much as 19 and not led since the first quarter:

Ivey finished with 19 points, six rebounds and one block.

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A former Kentucky star is the subject of NBA trade rumors

Former Kentucky basketball star De’Aaron Fox could be planning to request a trade.

Few players in the history of Kentucky basketball played as fast as former point guard De’Aaron Fox. During his lone season in Lexington, he became a fan favorite, in part due to the exciting brand of basketball he played.

As a Wildcat, Fox averaged 16.7 points and 4.6 assists per game. He would be named to the SEC’s All-Freshman team as well as the first team All-SEC squad. He would be the SEC Tournament MVP as well.

Fox wound up being drafted by the Sacramento Kings with the fifth pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. He has been a terrific player for them, and was an All-Star last year. This year, he’s been even better.

Related: A look at Kentucky’ history at the CBS Sports Classic

So far, he’s averaging 26.6 points and 5.6 assists per game. However, the Kings aren’t winning games, and rumors have begun to circulate (subscription required) that Fox might want out.

Fox has not requested a trade yet, but there is talk that he’s considering his options. With the team struggling, he could request a move to a contender.

One team with interest is reported to be the San Antonio Spurs. They have another young superstar in Victor Wembanyama and would love to add an exciting point guard to play with him.

For now, there are only rumors. Fox hasn’t officially asked out of Sacramento. If he does, however, expect more teams than just the Spurs to be interested.