The first rumblings that De’Aaron Fox could be traded by the Sacramento Kings this season surfaced only a month ago. A week after those initial reports, Sacramento fired head coach Mike Brown, replaced him with Doug Christie,

The Sacramento Kings have gotten much better since Doug Christie took the reins of the team. While Mike Brown had done a great job for the most part, the results on the court have shown that the team needed a bit of a shakeup.

“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.

Kings star De'Aaron Fox is having another incredible season, averaging 25.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game. The 27-year-old point guard has been the heart of Sacramento's offense ...

Dec 30, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) dribbles against the Dallas Mavericks during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

The Houston Rockets appear unwilling to trade for Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox, a stance that could haunt them for years to come.

“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 clock is ticking on Sacramento. Would Houston or Orlando make a play for the point guard? Or will the Spurs form a dynamic duo?

Though the Kings star is making his future intentions clear, he's doing so while giving Sacramento a chance to fully evaluate the market.

Despite sitting in second place in the Western Conference and boasting a haul of future draft picks, the Houston Rockets don't seem like they will

Now, with the NBA trade deadline just over a week away, things are set to get even more wild. The Kings have constantly been rumored to be gearing up for a deal ahead of the deadline, but none as significant as new reports suggest.