De'Aaron Fox's agent Rich Paul told the Kings it would be wise to trade his client and the Spurs appear to be the guard's preferred landing spot.
When the De'Aaron Fox trade rumors first emerged, the LA Lakers were instantly ruled out as a destination despite the Kings star and LeBron James sharing the same agent. Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul represents both players and is also Anthony Davis's agent.
De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings are seemingly headed for a breakup. The Athletic's Sam Amick reported Tuesday that Fox's agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, has advised the Kings it would be wise for them to move him now,
According to @ChrisBiderman from the Sacramento Bee, De’Aaron Fox told him he has not request a trade from the Kings.Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? James Ham
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.
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.
Regardless of whether the Sacramento Kings move De'Aaron Fox by the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline, they need to recognize this as an organizational pivot point.
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
Among the reasons why the Lakers are not Fox’s preferred destination: Klutch has direct knowledge of many Lakers dealings thanks to its representation of LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
The San Antonio Spurs checked in with the New Orleans Pelicans regarding forward Brandon Ingram, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, before rumors
The six-time All-Star addressed the situation on FanDuel’s “Run It Back” podcast as trade talks swirl in Sacramento.