The Sacramento Kings are finalizing a trade to send De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs and acquire Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine as part of a three-team trade involving multiple players and draft picks, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Sunday.
The move gives San Antonio an All-Star guard to pair with young phenom Victor Wembanyama after Fox, who has one more year left on his deal after this season, had not shown a willingness to commit long term to Sacramento, leading to the Kings opening trade talks for the franchise star in the past week.
In exchange for Fox, the Kings receive LaVine, in the midst of a career season at age 29; Spurs guard Sidy Cissoko; three first-round picks (Charlotte’s in 2025, San Antonio’s in 2027 and Minnesota’s in 2031); and three second-round picks (Chicago’s in 2025, Denver’s in 2028 and a return of their own 2028 pick from Chicago).
Fox’s addition is huge for the Spurs. Wembanyama — the reigning NBA Rookie of the Year — is continuing his climb toward superstardom. He’s set to make his All-Star Game debut later this month, is among the favorites to win Defensive Player of the Year and will probably receive MVP votes.
Fox, 27, is averaging 25.0 points, 6.1 assists and 5.0 rebounds. He has played his eight-year career in Sacramento and ranks fourth in career points in franchise history. He helped the Kings end a 16-year playoff drought in 2022-23, earning All-NBA honors that season.
