<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/sacramento-kings/nba-rumors-kings-facing-doomsday-domantas-sabonis-trade-scenario');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Kings facing doomsday Domantas Sabonis trade scenario');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/NBA-rumors-Kings-facing-doomsday-Domantas-Sabonis-trade-scenario.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Kings facing doomsday Domantas Sabonis trade scenario</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-28T21:15:28-07:00">March 28th, 9:15pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-28T21:15:28-07:00">March 28th, 9:15pm</time><address><a href="https://letterboxd.com/splooshpuhrty/films/by/your-rating/">Jedd Pagaduan</a>Jedd Pagaduan is a certified Clippers and Gunners fan, which means he's a very sports-traumatized individual. He now writes about sports instead as a form of therapy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Things have <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-news-sacramentos-biggest-mistake-2025-nba-trade-deadline">gone downhill for the Sacramento Kings</a> since their breakout 2022-23 campaign in which they won 48 games, claimed the Pacific Division crown, became the league’s darling with their Light The Beam gimmick, and pushed the then-reigning champion Golden State Warriors to seven games in a hard-fought first-round series. And it looks like this downturn in fortunes would end up costing the Kings another one of their star players in Domantas Sabonis.</p><p>If the Kings are unable to right the ship for the rest of this season and the start of the next, Sabonis may have no other recourse but to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/nba-stories/how-nba-new-208-million-second-apron-impacts-trades-free-agency-siegels-scoop">request a trade to greener pastures</a>, as pointed out by ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel.</p><p>“Many around the league are preparing for the possibility of the Kings becoming big sellers ahead of the 2026 NBA trade deadline next February, which would likely result in Sabonis requesting a trade should a clear direction not present itself,” Siegel wrote.</p><p>It looks like the Kings are wedded to their current core, and they are likely to run it back to start next year, as Siegel noted. But things can change quickly in the NBA, and Sacramento could very well be headed for another rebuild if things continue to go south for them.</p><p>Things may not be completely bleak for the Kings at the moment, but Siegel wondered just how far this current core of theirs is going to take the team given their uninspiring play throughout the 2024-25 season.</p><p>“Sabonis is just finishing the first year of his $186 million extension with the franchise. [Keegan] Murray will be entering the final year of his rookie contract and eligible for an extension. [DeMar] DeRozan will turn 36 in August and be in the second season of his three-year deal with the team. What is the direction of the Kings at this point?” Siegel added.</p><h2><b>Gauging potential trade destinations for Kings’ Domantas Sabonis</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/KIngs-Domantas-Sabonis.jpg"><figcaption>Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Domantas Sabonis is a talented player, but he might not be the easiest to fit on a contending team. The Kings star has <a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/teams/defense?dir=D&amp;sort=DEF_RATING" rel="noopener">obvious limitations</a> on the defensive end of the floor, and he will need the right teammates around him so he can do his thing as a playmaking center who dominates on the glass.</p><p>To that end, teams with athletic power forwards who can protect the rim could be a perfect fit alongside Sabonis. The Memphis Grizzlies and Dallas Mavericks, with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Anthony Davis, respectively, could be good fits for the Kings star, although it’s not quite clear if they have the assets to swing a trade.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Kings facing doomsday Domantas Sabonis trade scenario

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/sacramento-kings/nba-rumors-doug-christie-called-starters-only-meeting-after-blowout-loss-to-warriors');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Doug Christie called starters-only meeting after blowout loss to Warriors');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/NBA-rumors-Doug-Christie-called-starters-only-meeting-after-blowout-loss-to-Warriors.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Doug Christie called starters-only meeting after blowout loss to Warriors</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-02-22T10:45:20-08:00">February 22nd, 10:45am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-02-22T10:45:20-08:00">February 22nd, 10:45am</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Golden State Warriors</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie <a href="https://x.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1893336671720218882" rel="noopener">reportedly held</a> a “starters-only meeting” following the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/warriors-news-jimmy-butler-gets-big-steve-kerr-endorsement-after-beating-kings">team’s 132-108 blowout loss to the Golden State Warriors</a> on Friday night, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes.</p><p>The meeting included Kings starters Malik Monk, DeMar DeRozan, Keegan Murray, Zach LaVine, and Domantas Sabonis. Haynes cited league sources indicating that Christie used the session to address key issues affecting the team.</p><p>“I was told in that meeting Christie reiterated how he’s in the fight with them but there were some issues that he wanted to address… such as making sure everyone understood the gravity of the situation right now,” Haynes said. “He addressed ball security, he talked about how they have been compromising on defense, he wanted to make sure everyone was on the same page. He spoke on learning how to communicate with each other and he’s challenged his players to challenge each other in a positive way to yield some positive results.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sources: After Kings suffered 24-point loss at home to Warriors last night, interim head coach Doug Christie called for a meeting with his starters. I take you inside that meeting. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/haynesbriefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#haynesbriefs</a></p><p>Brought to you by <a href="https://twitter.com/MoveInsoles?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MoveInsoles</a> <a href="https://t.co/T8UQvhx4x4">pic.twitter.com/T8UQvhx4x4</a></p><p>— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1893336671720218882?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>The Kings struggled with turnovers throughout the game, committing 24, which led to 38 points for the Warriors. Golden State capitalized on Sacramento’s defensive lapses, shooting 53.8% from the field and 46.5% from beyond the arc, converting 20 three-pointers.</p><h2><b>DeMar DeRozan shines as Kings falter in blowout loss to Warriors</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DeMar-DeRozan-10-reacts-after-a-play-during-the-second-quarter.jpg"><figcaption>© Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Despite the lopsided defeat, DeRozan led Sacramento with 34 points, six assists, four rebounds, and a steal while shooting an efficient 10-for-14 from the field and going 10-for-10 from the free-throw line. Sabonis finished just shy of a triple-double, recording 14 points, 14 rebounds, nine assists, and a steal. Meanwhile, LaVine, Monk, and Murray each contributed 13 points. LaVine also tallied five rebounds and three assists, while Monk added four assists, a steal, and a block.</p><p>Sacramento has gone 15-10 since Christie took over as head coach, but the loss against Golden State underscored the challenges the team faces in maintaining consistency.</p><p>“The Kings are 15-10 since Christie has taken over at the helm, but after that loss to the Warriors, he obviously felt it was a dire time and important time for him to address his starting unit in hopes that the message will be delivered – and in return, they will deliver the message to the rest of the team,” Haynes added.</p><p>With the loss, the Kings dropped to 28-28 on the season, slipping to the 10th seed in the Western Conference. The team now faces increased pressure to solidify its standing in the playoff race as the regular season progresses.</p><p>Sacramento will have the weekend to regroup <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/sacramento-kings/schedule/upcoming">before hosting the Charlotte Hornets (14-40) on Monday night</a>. The game marks an opportunity for the Kings to bounce back before embarking on a four-game road trip.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Doug Christie called starters-only meeting after blowout loss to Warriors

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He specializes mainly in soccer, basketball, and baseball. When Quinn isn't producing content for CP,  he's writing sports betting predictions for numerous sites across North America.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/kings-news-kings-fans-divided-on-mike-brown-firing">The Sacramento Kings surprisingly fired head coach Mike Brown</a> in late December after a 13-18 start, which surprised many. Just days before that, Brown ripped De’Aaron Fox for a costly mistake against the Detroit Pistons.</p><p>While there was a belief that the team canned Brown in order to try and keep their star guard, it didn’t work.<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/kings-news-open-deaaron-fox-trade-talks"> Fox requested a trade last week</a> and got his wish on Sunday, with <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/kings-news-deaaron-fox-trade-spurs-zach-lavine-kings">the Kings sending him to the San Antonio Spurs in a three-way deal</a> that brought Zach LaVine to town from the Chicago Bulls.</p><p>It does appear that Fox was growing frustrated with Sacramento and the way they handled the Brown situation <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6086726/2025/02/02/deaaron-fox-zach-lavine-spurs-bulls-kings-trade-nba/" rel="noopener">further cemented his desire</a> to be moved.</p><p>Via The Athletic:</p><p>“The sloppy timing and lack of organizational accountability only grew frustration within Fox that had been building about the instability and general stagnation in Sacramento, league sources confirmed. He’d made it clear in both his refusal to sign an extension this past summer and his transparent public comments to The Athletic and others about his desire to be on a perennial contender that his eyes were wandering.”</p><p>The Kings have taken a major step back this season, even with Fox playing at an All-Star level. It became crystal clear that he had no intentions of signing a new deal. Sacramento was smart to trade him now before his value lowered this summer. It wasn’t a terrible deal for the Kings either as LaVine is a solid player who has shown All-Star potential at times.</p><p>As for Fox, he gets form a dynamic duo with Victor Wembanyama and also joins veteran Chris Paul in the Spurs’ backcourt. While San Antonio is on the outside looking in when it comes to the playoff picture right now, that could change once Fox gets accustomed to his new surroundings.</p><p>Could the Kings have dealt with the Brown situation differently? Absolutely. But, it does feel like either way, Fox truly wanted out.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: How Kings’ ‘sloppy’ Mike Brown firing helped speed up De’Aaron Fox’s trade exit

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-4-team-deaaron-fox-trade-cooled-off');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: 4-team De’Aaron Fox trade momentum ‘cooled off’');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/NBA-rumors-4-team-DeAaron-Fox-trade-momentum-cooled-off.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: 4-team De’Aaron Fox trade momentum ‘cooled off’</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-02-02T10:16:55-08:00">February 2nd, 10:16am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-02-02T10:16:55-08:00">February 2nd, 10:16am</time><address><a>Jackson Stone</a>Jackson Stone is a Mercer University senior from Atlanta on track to graduate with a BA in communications. A lifelong sports lover, Jackson is a die-hard fan of all Atlanta teams. He joined ClutchPoints in 2023.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Rumors have been swirling ever since news broke that the Sacramento Kings were open to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-bill-simmons-questions-timing-deaaron-fox-spurs-trade-buzz">trading former All-Star point guard De’Aaron Fox</a>. Although the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/kings-sacramento-fatal-flaw-2025-nba-trade-deadline">Kings had recently turned around</a> their season following the firing of head coach Mike Brown, that didn’t appear to be enough to convince the front office that at least a partial rebuild wasn’t on the horizon.</p><p>One team that has been linked to Fox, and reported as Fox’s preferred destination on the trade market, is the San Antonio Spurs. Now, more light is being shed on how that deal almost already happened–and then <a href="https://hardwoodparoxysm.substack.com/p/the-aftermath-of-the-luka-doncic?utm_campaign=email-half-post&amp;r=39f60&amp;utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email" rel="noopener">reportedly fell through.</a></p><p>“Momentum picked up on a four-team De’Aaron Fox trade Friday but then cooled off,” reported NBA insider Matt Moore on his Substack. “As of now, Stephon Castle is not thought to be in the deal, according to a league source.”</p><p>Castle was indeed the name that many Spurs fans showed hesitancy to part with in a potential deal for De’Aaron Fox, given the rookie’s impressive showing so far this year.</p><p>Still, opportunities to pair Victor Wembanyama with a legitimate number two option are not abundant, and there’s certainly a large portion of Spurs fans who would like to see the team swing for the fences.</p><h2><b>A big decision for the Spurs</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Fox-vs-the-Thunder.jpg"><figcaption>Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Saturday evening’s shocking trade that sent Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for a package centered around Anthony Davis shook up the entire NBA world’s perspective of what a potential trade could look like ahead of the deadline, which is in less than a week.</p><p>Now, it would appear that nothing is off the table, especially given that there hadn’t even been rumblings about Doncic’s availability in recent weeks.</p><p>With a player like Fox, who has made it very clear that he would like to depart for greener pastures, it certainly wouldn’t be a surprise to see the Kings move him in the next several days, even if it’s not to the Spurs.</p><p>In any case, the Kings will next take the floor on Monday evening on the road vs the Minnesota Timberwolves.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: 4-team De’Aaron Fox trade momentum ‘cooled off’

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-raptors-timberwolves-linked-deaaron-fox-trade');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Raptors, Timberwolves linked to De’Aaron Fox trade');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NBA-rumors-Raptors-Timberwolves-linked-to-DeAaron-Fox-trade.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Raptors, Timberwolves linked to De’Aaron Fox trade</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-01-31T12:39:30-08:00">January 31st, 12:39pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-01-31T21:39:39-08:00">January 31st, 9:39pm</time><address><a>Josue Pavon</a>Josue Pavon is an Associate Editor and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat writer for ClutchPoints. He started his career as a credentialed media member writing about the Boston Celtics for WEEI.com in Boston, where he grew into a local on-camera NBA reporter and podcast host for CLNS Media. Alongside the Celtics radio broadcaster and two-time NBA champion Cedric Maxwell, Josue is the co-host of the Cedric Maxwell podcast.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Minnesota Timberwolves</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Days removed from Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox’s trade demand and one week from the NBA trade deadline, sources have linked a potential deal between the Toronto Raptors and the Minnesota Timberwolves. While Miami Heat forward <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-kings-not-pursuing-jimmy-butler-deaaron-fox-trade-talks">Jimmy Butler’s future is uncertain untied to the Kings</a>, according to a new report. However, the Raptors and Timberwolves are potential suitors, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel.</p><p>The Timberwolves and Raptors have both <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jimmy-butler-deaaron-fox-warriors-nba-trade-deadline-intel-siegels-scoop" rel="noopener">reached</a> out to the Kings. However, it won’t be an easy move to make for the former, according to Siegel.</p><p>“Sources said other teams to inquire about Fox’s availability in Sacramento include the Minnesota Timberwolves and Toronto Raptors,” Siegel writes. “A path to possibly landing Fox would be extremely difficult for the Timberwolves and is unlikely since they’d have to move Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels to get out of the second apron. McDaniels does have a lot of fans in the Kings’ front office, sources said.”</p><p>Pairing Fox with forward Scottie Barnes makes the potential move enticing for the Raptors.</p><p>“One should never count out the Raptors from pulling off a big, unexpected move for a star,” Siegel writes. “Executive Masai Ujiri is always very precise when it comes to setting his organization up to make big moves, and it’s become clear that the Raptors want to find another young star to pair with Scottie Barnes.</p><p>“Could Fox be that guy and end up in Toronto, similar to how Kawhi Leonard did in 2018? Don’t count out the Raptors from making a significant addition in the near future.”</p><p>Fox is averaging 25.1 points on 46.8% shooting, 25.1 points, 6.2 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game for the Kings this season.</p><h2><b>De’Aaron Fox’s cryptic response amid Kings trade request</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Kings-guard-DeAaron-Fox-1.jpg"><figcaption>Bill Streicher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Kings guard <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/kings-news-deaaron-foxs-cryptic-unexpected-response-recent-trade-rumors">De’Aaron Fox addressed his trade request recently</a>, and without mentioning specific teams, addressed his future.</p><p>Fox <a href="https://x.com/ChrisBiderman/status/1884678772219158670" rel="noopener">says</a> he’s ready for whatever the future holds, per Kings reporter Chris Biderman.</p><p>“In this league, I expect the unexpected,” Fox said. “I think crazier things have happened.”</p><p>Fox was also asked if he had a preferred destination of where he’d like to go.</p><p>“For sure, I think everybody has a preferred destination,” Fox said. “I think everybody has a preferred destination if they’re not in the place that — or if they’re not going to be in the place where they are in the moment.”</p><p>Fox and the Kings have until February 6’s NBA trade deadline to strike a deal.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Raptors, Timberwolves linked to De’Aaron Fox trade

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-kings-not-pursuing-jimmy-butler-deaaron-fox-trade-talks');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Kings not pursuing Jimmy Butler as part of De’Aaron Fox trade talks');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NBA-rumors-Kings-not-pursuing-Jimmy-Butler-as-part-of-DeAaron-Fox-trade-talks.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Kings not pursuing Jimmy Butler as part of De’Aaron Fox trade talks</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-01-31T07:02:11-08:00">January 31st, 7:02am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-01-31T07:03:51-08:00">January 31st, 7:03am</time><address><a>Malik Brown</a>Malik Brown is a multimedia reporter based in Atlanta who covers the Hawks and Dream for ClutchPoints. Malik has worked in entertainment and sports, and he specializes in the NBA and NFL.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As Jimmy Butler and De’Aaron <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-brian-windhorst-insight-jimmy-butler-deaaron-fox-trade-buzz">Fox headline the two biggest players</a> who are available ahead of the trade deadline, there’s a good chance that they will <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6101397/2025/01/30/deaaron-fox-trade-rumors-kings-spurs-jimmy-butler/?source=emp_shared_article" rel="noopener">not be traded for each other</a>, according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick.</p><p>“As the Kings front office continues to canvass the league for solutions to their uncertain future, with known involvement in several situations beyond Fox, this much is clear: They do not see Jimmy Butler as the answer,” Amick wrote. “Per league sources, the Kings are not pursuing the disgruntled Miami star who is serving an indefinite suspension while Heat officials attempt to trade him.”</p><p>The Kings were not one of Butler’s preferred destinations, but the Heat have also lowered the asking price in return for him. Since that happened, it doesn’t look like Butler will be an option for them, and it makes sense because of the talent they already have in that position.</p><p>The Heat seem to be one of Fox’s destinations, as the Heat do need a point guard, and he’ll get to reunite with an old college teammate, Bam Adebayo. It seems more than likely that Fox could be traded to the San Antonio Spurs, which was one of his top options. The Spurs have the assets to give the Kings, which may interest them in making the deal.</p><h2>Where could Jimmy Butler land?</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Jimmy-Butler_686813.jpg"><figcaption>Jim Rassol-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>There’s no idea where Jimmy Butler could land now and between the trade deadline. At first, it felt like it was inevitable that he would be traded to the Suns, but they can’t make a deal unless Bradley Beal waives his no-trade clause, and they haven’t talked to him about doing that.</p><p>The Warriors were a team that seemed to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-stephen-curry-steve-kerr-concerns-jimmy-butler-trade">get back in talks about Butler</a> after the Heat lowered their asking price, but there’s uncertainty about how he would fit in the locker room, according to Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor.</p><p>“My league sources say Stephen Curry specifically has concerns over Jimmy Butler’s fit in the locker room, and Steve Kerr shares those feelings,” O’Connor said. “Golden State’s indecision about trading for Butler seems to be largely tied to Steph and Kerr’s worry about personality fit there.”</p><p>Another team that seems to be interested in Butler is the Milwaukee Bucks, who don’t mind putting all their chips in to help improve their championship chances. There are several options where Butler could be before the trade deadline, and it will be interesting to see where he lands.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Kings not pursuing Jimmy Butler as part of De’Aaron Fox trade talks

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/kings-news-deaaron-fox-direct-response-fan-trade-rumors');   ga('set', 'title', 'Kings’ De’Aaron Fox issues direct response to fan amid trade rumors');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Kings-news-DeAaron-Fox-response-to-Twitter-user.jpg"></figure><h1>Kings’ De’Aaron Fox issues direct response to fan amid trade rumors</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-01-30T17:30:54-08:00">January 30th, 5:30pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-01-30T17:30:54-08:00">January 30th, 5:30pm</time><address><a>Rexwell Villas</a>Rexwell Villas is an experienced sports writer covering a variety of sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and college football. He's a Communications Arts graduate from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines, and he claims to have JR Smith's conscience with his shot selection. He has won a basketball, a baseball, and a football championship in fantasy all within a year.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/kings-news-deaaron-foxs-cryptic-unexpected-response-recent-trade-rumors">clock is ticking for the Sacramento Kings to make a trade</a> involving star point guard De’Aaron Fox. The 2025 NBA trade deadline is just a week away, and Sacramento has reportedly been <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-kings-received-dozens-deaaron-fox-trade-offers">listening to offers for the former Kentucky Wildcats star</a>. There have also been rumors that the San Antonio Spurs are a <a href="https://x.com/James_HamNBA/status/1884349704089325898" rel="noopener">preferred landing spot</a> by Fox <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/spurs-san-antonio-rebuild-deaaron-fox-trade">in case of a trade</a>, which James Ham of ESPN recently said on X (formerly Twitter).</p><p>A fan saw that post from Ham and decided to <a href="https://x.com/swipathefox/status/1885123453167993049" rel="noopener">share it with a negative take</a> about Fox, even dragging former Kings guard and current Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton into the picture.</p><p>“Getting the young superstar guard of the future, Tyrese Haliburton, traded because you didn’t like that he was killin when you were hurt, to getting the coach fired, now asking for a trade. D Fox has hit the “I hate this franchise” trifecta.”</p><p>Haliburton was once part of the Kings’ backcourt together with Fox. He was taken in the first round (12th overall) by Sacramento in the 2020 NBA draft but was traded to the Pacers in 2022 along with Buddy Hield and Tristan Thompson in exchange for big man Domantas Sabonis and a conditional second-round pick in 2023. Haliburton has shined since leaving the Kings, even becoming a two-time NBA All-Star with Indiana.</p><p>Well, De’Aaron Fox caught a whiff of that post and responded to it, albeit <a href="https://x.com/swipathefox/status/1885123453167993049" rel="noopener">with a mere laughing emoji</a>.</p><h2><b>Fans react to De’Aaron Fox’s reply</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/DeAaron-Fox-4.jpg"><figcaption>Brad Penner-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Fox clearly isn’t buying anything the fan said, but his response has also drawn plenty of reactions, including many supportive ones.</p><p>“Nobody on here obviously knows anything about what actually goes on, myself included. I’m sure I can speak for most in Sacramento, it would be tough to say goodbye, but we all just want you to be happy. If it’s here, great…if not, we all will wish you the best!” a fan <a href="https://x.com/DaddyHubbyRobb/status/1885129097162219977" rel="noopener">commented</a>.</p><p>Via <a href="https://x.com/riceislove_/status/1885128601734914406" rel="noopener">another commenter</a>: “They don’t know that Fox was the one that made a lot of people believe in the kings because he believed it too”</p><p>“Just know that the trolls you see in your mentions on here do not represent the 98% of Kings fans that want you to stay. But do what’s best for you and the fam 💯,” <a href="https://x.com/BigSportsGuy916/status/1885126217772523780" rel="noopener">said</a> another X user.</p><p>“I hope you stay and your jersey is hanging in the rafters when you retire. You will have all the records and go down as the greatest King to ever play in Sacramento,” <a href="https://x.com/El_Lemonopy/status/1885131280398115207" rel="noopener">chimed in</a> a fan.</p><p>Fox is under contract until the end of the 2025-26 NBA season, but there hasn’t been any significant development about a possible extension deal with the Kings.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Kings’ De’Aaron Fox issues direct response to fan amid trade rumors

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He started his career as a credentialed media member writing about the Boston Celtics for WEEI.com in Boston, where he grew into a local on-camera NBA reporter and podcast host for CLNS Media. Alongside the Celtics radio broadcaster and two-time NBA champion Cedric Maxwell, Josue is the co-host of the Cedric Maxwell podcast.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Utah Jazz forward <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sources-kings-jazz-serious-trade-talks-john-collins" rel="noopener">John Collins is rumored to be on the move</a> one week before the NBA trade deadline. The Sacramento Kings are reportedly in trade talks for Collins, who knows he could join the Kings between now and February 6.</p><p>Collins addressed the trade rumors, per The Salt Lake Tribune’s Andy Larsen.</p><p>“I saw some rumors, but I definitely didn’t hear that,” Collins said. “Whatever Sacramento is doing, that’s, you know, their prerogative, if it involves me or not. Obviously, I would have found out. But I’m kind of happy I just didn’t have that news — sorry, nothing against Sacramento — just kind of happy I didn’t have that news hit my phone. I’ve just got to continue to be the best professional.”</p><p>Either way, whether he’s staying with the Jazz or not, Collins says he’s prepared for anything.</p><p>“It’s a Catch-22. It’s something that I try not to think about because I would get lost in it. And that’s why I just say I’m just happy that I found a nice group of guys here who can talk me through all of the trade rumors. You know what I mean?” Collins said. “Because this is not an easy thing mentally, to think about whether it might be a better situation or worse situation, and whatever situation is out there, it’s not my current one. So it’s hard for me to think about that and focus.</p><p>“So I just really try not to think about it and try to be the best pro I can. Because I really have no control over when or where that is to, and whenever that would happen, I would have to restart again,” Collins concluded.</p><h2><b>John Collins trade rumors bring ‘kid-like’ for Jazz forward</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Jazz-forward-John-Collins.jpg"><figcaption>Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Before the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/timberwolves-vs-jazz-prediction-odds-pick-spread-1-31-2025">Jazz face the Timberwolves on Friday</a>, Jazz forward John Collins is trying not to focus on the Kings trade rumors. However, Collins admits that his unsure future between now and February 6 brings some joy.</p><p>“In a weird way, sometimes it’s fun. Sometimes I feel like a kid with a trade rumor; it’s just like my NBA fandom, “Collins said.” But other times, it just puts you in, like, a little bit of purgatory. You’re just in a little bit of a mundane area, you don’t know how to feel.</p><p>“That’s why I say, for me, it’s just going back to respecting the game, loving my craft, and trying to find some love there. It’s definitely not an easy thing to see your name being thrown around.”</p><p>After being traded from the Hawks earlier in his career, Collins understands the business side of the NBA and doesn’t take it personally.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jazz’s John Collins breaks silence on rumored Kings trade

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Hayden graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University. He recently covered the Phoenix Mercury for The Next Hoops and PHNX Sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>When <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/kings-land-demar-derozan-in-sign-and-trade-deal">DeMar DeRozan signed with the Sacramento Kings</a>, he knew De’Aaron Fox would be on the team. Fast forward to the end of January, and now Fox has been amid trade rumors. Reports have indicated that he wants a trade, but that he’s happy in Sacramento.</p><p>Either way, it puts a strain on DeRozan. The All-Star shooting guard explained on the Run It Back FDTV show <a href="https://x.com/runitbackfdtv/status/1884997126956130781?s=51&amp;t=t7uQZCBiTwoZhkci1kkUKQ" rel="noopener">how the point guard’s decision could impact</a> where DeRozan ends up going.</p><p>“It’s tough because looking at the landscape before I came here those were the guys I talked to, Fox, Domantas, and Malik,” DeRozan said. “Those are the core guys that made it easy for me to make my decision to play here. A key juggernaut in Fox, not knowing the future of that, it does make it tough. I don’t have much time left, I’m not trying to play another 5 years.</p><p>“I want to try to maximize the opportunity we have now to play with a great team. You never know when dominoes fall the wrong way when it comes to an organization it makes it tough. So it’s something we just have to wait out and see in the meantime make the most out of it.”</p><h2><b>DeMar DeRozan hopes that the Kings stay together</b></h2><p>As DeRozan mentioned, he doesn’t have much time left. He was a part of the 2009 NBA Draft class and has had quite the career. He’s a 6-time All-Star and 3-time All-NBA player. Not to mention, DeRozan has <a href="https://www.theringer.com/2022/02/18/nba/demar-derozan-chicago-bulls-all-star" rel="noopener">one of the best mid-range jumpers</a> of this generation. His turnaround fade away jump shot is one etched in all fan’s memories.</p><p>Everywhere he’s went, he’s been remembered. For instance, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/kings-news-demar-derozan-reacts-bulls-tribute-video-10-year-revelation">DeRozan was honored with a 10-year revelation</a> by the Chicago Bulls. Meanwhile, he passed Allen Iverson on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. He’s up to 30th and surpassed that mark. The consistency has been unreal, but DeRozan hasn’t achieved the ultimate prize: An NBA championship.</p><p>Signing with a young team like the Kings could’ve been the difference. A core of Fox, Sabonis, and Monk meant that DeRozan didn’t have to do so much heavy lifting. However, there’s been more problems outside of the basketball court. For starters, head coach Mike Brown was suddenly fired after a rough start to the season.</p><p>Now, things are looking better with interim head coach Doug Christie. However, Fox’s uncertain trade status throws another wrench at DeRozan. If things don’t work out, the latter could see himself out of Sacramento immediately after Fox.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

DeMar DeRozan second guessing future with Kings amid De’Aaron Fox exit rumors

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-kings-received-dozens-deaaron-fox-trade-offers');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Kings have already received ‘dozens’ of De’Aaron Fox trade offers');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Kings-have-already-received-dozens-of-DeAaron-Fox-trade-offers.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Kings have already received ‘dozens’ of De’Aaron Fox trade offers</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-01-30T06:40:36-08:00">January 30th, 6:40am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-01-30T06:40:36-08:00">January 30th, 6:40am</time><address><a>Jaren Kawada</a>Jaren Kawada is a former full-time sports bettor and is now a NFL, College Football and Betting Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. Kawada was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, but now resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, after graduating from Butler University with a B.A. in sports media. Aside from football, Kawada is an avid combat sports and basketball bettor.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As the 2025 NBA trade deadline approaches, discussions about the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-rival-monitoring-potential-kings-deaaron-fox-trade">Sacramento Kings and De’Aaron Fox</a> continue to heat up. Rumors of the star point guard potentially being moved ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline intensify as each hour passes with more teams getting involved each day.</p><p>With just one week remaining until the deadline, “dozens” of teams have now <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1884768356198216173" rel="noopener">sent in offers</a> to the Kings for Fox, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. The renowned NBA insider confirmed on Jan. 28 that Sacramento is open to discussing potential deals, a report he claims has accelerated the process.</p><p>“The Kings have received dozens of phone calls and offers in the last 30 hours since I reported [a potential De’Aaron Fox trade],” Charania said on ESPN’s NBA Countdown.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Reporting for NBA Countdown — on the dozens of calls and offers into the Sacramento Kings for All-Star De'Aaron Fox: <a href="https://t.co/ysHQFVNbX0">pic.twitter.com/ysHQFVNbX0</a></p><p>— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1884768356198216173?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Charania also confirmed that the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-spurs-deaaron-fox-preferred-trade-destination" rel="noopener">San Antonio Spurs remain Fox’s preferred destination</a> if he is moved within the next week. However, betting odds suggest that the Miami Heat are equally likely to land the 27-year-old due to his shared Kentucky origins with Bam Adebayo. Given their ongoing saga with Jimmy Butler, Miami would have the assets necessary to execute the trade.</p><p>Fox is in his eighth season with the Kings since the organization selected him with the No. 5 overall pick of the 2017 NBA Draft. He is still obligated to the five-year extension he signed in 2020 that contracts him through the 2025-2026 season.</p><h2><b>Potential De’Aaron Fox destinations ahead of 2025 NBA trade deadline</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Kings-DeAaron-Fox.jpg"><figcaption>Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>While he is currently on contract for another year and a half, Fox appears to be on his way out of Sacramento. The former All-NBA guard turned down a three-year extension ahead of the 2024-2025 season in pursuit of a bigger deal.</p><p>Charania did not single out any team involved in the Fox sweepstakes, but numerous teams have been linked to him for months. In addition to the Spurs and Heat, the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-orlando-betting-favorite-trade-deaaron-fox">Orlando Magic have been connected to Fox</a>.</p><p>Regardless of who lands Fox, many expect a hypothetical deal will involve more than just two teams. Fox’s contract is likely too big for many teams pursuing him to absorb on their own.</p><p>Unless the Kings receive another point guard in return, a Fox trade would give Keon Ellis and Devin Carter additional minutes. Ellis, who has flirted with the starting lineup in his second season, figures to see the most opportunity increase. In the games Fox has missed thus far, Ellis typically started while Malik Monk accepted more facilitating duties.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Kings have already received ‘dozens’ of De’Aaron Fox trade offers

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/kings-news-deaaron-foxs-cryptic-unexpected-response-recent-trade-rumors');   ga('set', 'title', 'De’Aaron Fox’s cryptic ‘unexpected’ response to recent Kings’ trade rumors');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Kings-news-DeAaron-Foxs-cryptic-unexpected-response-to-recent-trade-rumors.jpg"></figure><h1>De’Aaron Fox’s cryptic ‘unexpected’ response to recent Kings’ trade rumors</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-01-29T11:56:46-08:00">January 29th, 11:56am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-01-29T15:24:55-08:00">January 29th, 3:24pm</time><address><a>Malik Brown</a>Malik Brown is a multimedia reporter based in Atlanta who covers the Hawks and Dream for ClutchPoints. Malik has worked in entertainment and sports, and he specializes in the NBA and NFL.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The NBA world got some more trade news when it was announced that the Sacramento <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/kings-news-open-deaaron-fox-trade-talks">Kings would be willing to listen to offers</a> for star guard De’Aaron Fox.</p><p>The next day, Fox was <a href="https://x.com/ChrisBiderman/status/1884678772219158670" rel="noopener">asked about the rumors</a> and confirmed what everybody has been hearing.</p><p>“In this league, I expect the unexpected,” Fox said at Kings’ shootaround via reporter Chris Biderman. “I think crazier things have happened.”</p><p>Fox was also asked if he had a preferred destination of where he’d like to go.</p><p>“For sure, I think everybody has a preferred destination,” Fox said. “I think everybody has a preferred destination if they’re not in the place that — or if they’re not going to be in the place where they are in the moment.”</p><h2>Kings open to trading De’Aaron Fox</h2><p>There had been rumors that De’Aaron Fox may not sign a contract extension with the Kings depending on what direction the team is going. With that idea, the Kings may as well try to get value for him if he decides to leave as a free agent in 2026.</p><p>One team that has been talked about as Fox’s preference is the San Antonio Spurs, and they have the assets to land the star guard if they want him. The Spurs are 20-23 and 12th in the Western Conference, but they have shown a lot of potential this season, especially in Victor Wembanyama’s second year in the league. With a player like Fox being added to the fold, he could raise their ceiling and help them rise in the standings before the season ends.</p><p>The Kings are 10th in the standings, but many expected better from them after how their past few seasons have gone. In the offseason, they added DeMar DeRozan, but that move hasn’t moved the needle the way they wanted to. After <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/kings-news-mike-brown-fired-amid-disappointing-season">firing Mike Brown</a> they’ve played better but are still fighting to stay in playoff contention.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

De’Aaron Fox’s cryptic ‘unexpected’ response to recent Kings’ trade rumors

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-brian-windhorst-insight-jimmy-butler-deaaron-fox-trade-buzz');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Brian Windhorst shares eye-opening insight on Jimmy Butler, De’Aaron Fox trade buzz');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Brian-Windhorst-shares-eye-opening-insight-on-Jimmy-Butler-DeAaron-Fox-trade-buzz.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Brian Windhorst shares eye-opening insight on Jimmy Butler, De’Aaron Fox trade buzz</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-01-29T09:50:49-08:00">January 29th, 9:50am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-01-29T09:50:49-08:00">January 29th, 9:50am</time><address><a>Malik Brown</a>Malik Brown is a multimedia reporter based in Atlanta who covers the Hawks and Dream for ClutchPoints. Malik has worked in entertainment and sports, and he specializes in the NBA and NFL.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Miami Heat</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The NBA trade rumors are starting to pick up after the latest news of the Sacramento<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/kings-news-open-deaaron-fox-trade-talks"> Kings listening to offers for De’Aaron Fox</a>. The Kings’ star guard will be a free agent next season, but there had been rumblings that he may not sign an extension with the team depending on what direction they’re headed in.</p><p>With Jimmy Butler also wanting out of Miami, there have been talks of a swap between him and Fox, but that <a href="https://youtu.be/XT7RD68-qg4?t=1099" rel="noopener">doesn’t seem possible</a>, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Brian Windhorst shares eye-opening insight on Jimmy Butler, De’Aaron Fox trade buzz

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-spurs-deaaron-fox-preferred-trade-destination');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Spurs are De’Aaron Fox’s preferred trade destination');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Spurs-are-DeAaron-Foxs-preferred-trade-destination.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Spurs are De’Aaron Fox’s preferred trade destination</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-01-28T13:46:43-08:00">January 28th, 1:46pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-01-28T14:13:19-08:00">January 28th, 2:13pm</time><address><a href="https://haydencilley.wixsite.com/hayden-cilley-s-port">Hayden Cilley</a>Hayden Cilley joined ClutchPoints in August 2024 as a Phoenix Suns and Mercury reporter, as well as an Associate Editor. Hayden graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University. He recently covered the Phoenix Mercury for The Next Hoops and PHNX Sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The NBA trade deadline has a new name and new teams. Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox would prefer to go to the San Antonio Spurs via a trade <a href="https://x.com/James_HamNBA/status/1884349704089325898" rel="noopener">if he were dealt</a>. The news comes from James Ham of ESPN 1320 in Sacramento. After <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/kings-news-mike-brown-fired-amid-disappointing-season">Kings head coach Mike Brown was fired</a>, it might be time for the franchise to try and rebuild.</p><p>If that were the case, they would have to start with Fox. He’s having another quality season, averaging 25.2 points, 5 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game. Even though <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-kings-mike-brown-deaaron-fox-situation-worse">Brown was fired, it might have made Fox’s relationship with the organization worse</a>. Still, the NBA is a business and the Kings felt that this was the best move.</p><p>Since interim head coach Doug Christie took over, Sacramento has an <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/coaches/chrisdo01c.html" rel="noopener">11-4 record</a> on the back of Fox and Domantas Sabonis. However, if Fox is out, that could damage their chances of even sneaking into the play-in game. As of writing this, the Kings sit 10th in the Western Conference.</p><p>If the Spurs were to land Fox, it would create a unique dynamic. They already have Chris Paul as their point guard. Still, providing a guard who can score, to pair with Victor Wembanyama has to be enticing if you’re Fox.</p><h2><b>Spurs and Kings could make a De’Aaron Fox trade</b></h2><p>Both the Spurs and the Kings are on interesting trajectories. Sacramento had some success in the 2022-23 season, where they <a href="https://www.nba.com/standings?Season=2022-23" rel="noopener">captured the No. 3 seed</a> in the Western Conference. Unfortunately, they ran into Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Since then, they’ve underachieved and have missed out on the opening round of the playoffs.</p><p>On the flip side, San Antonio was approaching a rebuild. They landed Wembanyama with the first overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. He performed to expectations, and even over-performed. He was a menace defensively, leading the league in blocks and unanimously won Rookie of the Year.</p><p>In his second year, he’s taken on more of an offensive burden. He’s been asked to be the Spurs offensive engine. While Paul is still in the picture, he’s not the punctual scorer he once was. Acquiring Fox would pair a true perimeter scoring threat with Wembanyama.</p><p>Also, Fox is a point guard himself and played with Sabonis for the past few seasons. He understands the pick-and-roll and what tendencies his big men have. Still, the Kings are under no pressure to try and trade their franchise point guard. However, if winning doesn’t come fast, it might be a matter of time before Fox wants out.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Spurs are De’Aaron Fox’s preferred trade destination

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-insider-shares-update-on-brandon-ingram-potential-trade-suitors-if-healthy');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Insider shares update on Brandon Ingram potential trade suitors if healthy');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NBA-rumors-Insider-shares-update-on-Brandon-Ingram-potential-trade-suitors-if-healthy.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Insider shares update on Brandon Ingram potential trade suitors if healthy</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-01-23T14:31:22-08:00">January 23rd, 2:31pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-01-23T14:56:25-08:00">January 23rd, 2:56pm</time><address><a>Zachary Weinberger</a>Zachary Weinberger joined ClutchPoints in October 2023 as a Miami Heat reporter as well as an Associate Editor. He graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2022 after covering the school's athletic programs since his freshman year at the FAU University Press, where he was a Sports Editor and Editor-in-Chief. He then covered FAU Sports for The Palm Beach Post.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Detroit Pistons</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>There has been an update regarding the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-brandon-ingram-trade-talks-dead-injury-return-deadline">trade speculation of New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram</a> and the possible suitors for him ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline. Though there have been <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-pistons-trade-deadline-buyers-brandon-ingram">rumors that the Pelicans won’t deal Ingram</a>, NBA insider Jake Fischer mentioned a few teams that looked into the prospect of acquiring the star forward.</p><p>On Bleacher Report’s show “NBA Insider Notebook,” Fischer spoke on such teams as the Milwaukee Bucks and Sacramento Kings that have been needing to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yut_7o_t3fo&amp;t=1017s" rel="noopener">“improve on the wing.”</a> However, he mentioned how some of the talks could have winded down due to his ankle injury and general history.</p><p>“I have been told that Milwaukee is considering options to go out and improve on the wing,” Fischer said. “They checked in and were interested in the concept of Brandon Ingram back in December, but like that’s one conversation that I know hasn’t continued since he’s been injured.</p><p>“Same thing with Sacramento. That’s someone that they considered dating back to this past summer.”</p><p>“How can the Kings, how can the Bucks, how can anyone think about acquiring him if he’s not at full strength,” Fischer continued. “I think the Pistons make some interesting sense, but I’ve been told there’s been no conversation there at all between Detroit.”</p><h2><b>Brandon Ingram could be on Pelicans after the trade deadline</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Brandon-Ingram-on-Dec-7-2024.jpg"><figcaption>Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Fischer also mentioned the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/brandon-ingram-trade-pistons-must-consider-secure-playoff-berth">Pistons being a team that could use Ingram</a>, but he said not even a week ago that the 27-year-old does not come up that often in talks around the league.</p><p>“Ingram’s name <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/jake-fischer-latest-tons-of-nba-trade?utm_source=post-email-title&amp;utm_campaign=email-post-title&amp;isFreemail=false&amp;r=39f60" rel="noopener">very rarely comes up</a> in conversations with league personnel,” Fischer wrote on The Stein Line Substack. “It’s been that way ever since the former All-Star forward went down with an ankle injury on Dec. 7.</p><p>“There remains a chance Ingram returns to New Orleans’ lineup with roughly a week’s worth of games before the deadline, sources say, which would at least give potential suitors a more current reminder of his abilities.”</p><p>“I’m told that the Pelicans still remain open to re-signing Ingram this summer after the sides were unable to agree to a contract extension this past offseason,” Fischer continued. “Ingram, sources said, was not amenable to New Orleans’ offers that landed in the $40 million range in average annual value.</p><p>“Yet it could well be just as challenging for Ingram, who makes $36 million this season, to find that type of money available on the open market this summer — just as is often said about Jimmy Butler’s quest for a high-dollar contract if the back-with-Miami Butler declines his $52.4 million player option for 2025-26.”</p><p>The Pelicans are 12-32, which puts them 14th in the West ahead of their matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Insider shares update on Brandon Ingram potential trade suitors if healthy

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-kings-cam-johnson-trade-pursuit-is-dormant');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Kings’ Cam Johnson trade pursuit is dormant');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Kings-Cam-Johnson-trade-pursuit-is-dormant.png"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Kings’ Cam Johnson trade pursuit is dormant</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-01-22T14:45:48-08:00">January 22nd, 2:45pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-01-22T14:45:48-08:00">January 22nd, 2:45pm</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-kings-with-best-shot-pull-off-cam-johnson-trade">Sacramento Kings, previously considered a strong suitor for Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson</a>, have not engaged in active trade discussions for weeks, according to Marc Stein’s latest report on The Stein Line. League sources indicate that while the Kings have been linked to Johnson in trade rumors, they currently do not see a clear pathway to acquiring the 28-year-old forward.</p><p>Stein’s report highlights the <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/the-nba-trade-season-latest-on-brooklyns" rel="noopener">stalled nature</a> of the Kings’ pursuit, contrasting earlier speculation about Sacramento’s aggressive interest in Johnson. At this juncture, sources suggest the team has shifted focus, exploring other trade options as the February 6 deadline approaches.</p><p>This update follows a report by Jake Fischer over the weekend, which shed light on Brooklyn’s approach to recent trade negotiations. The Nets, who previously<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nets-news-brooklyns-dennis-schroder-trade-having-desired-effect-as-offense-plummets"> traded Dennis Schroder to the Golden State Warriors</a> and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-dorian-finney-smith-takes-shot-at-little-brother-nets-after-trade">Dorian Finney-Smith to the Los Angeles Lakers</a> in December, have shown less urgency in moving Johnson. Those earlier trades netted Brooklyn six future second-round picks, bolstering their draft capital.</p><h2><b>Nets’ high asking price stalls Kings’ interest in Cameron Johnson trade</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Cameron-Johnson-2-warms-up-prior-to-the-game.jpg"><figcaption>© Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>In Johnson’s case, however, the Nets have reportedly set a high asking price. Sources indicate that Brooklyn seeks a package including two future first-round picks and a young player in return for the sharpshooting forward. This steep demand has likely cooled interest from multiple teams, including Sacramento.</p><p>The Kings are currently 22-20 and sit eighth in the Western Conference, fueled by an impressive 9-1 record over their last 10 games. While their recent form has generated optimism, their interest in Johnson appears to have waned as they explore alternative moves to strengthen their roster.</p><p>Johnson, currently enjoying a career-best season, is averaging 19.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game while shooting 49.1% from the field and 41.9% from three-point range. His ability to stretch the floor and provide defensive versatility makes him a valuable asset for any team looking to contend. Despite this, Brooklyn’s high valuation has made a trade less likely in the immediate future.</p><p>As the trade deadline draws closer, the Kings’ pursuit of Johnson remains dormant, opening the door for other teams to emerge as more serious contenders for the versatile forward. For now, the Nets are holding on to Johnson, maintaining their stance on his significant asking price.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Kings’ Cam Johnson trade pursuit is dormant

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-kings-with-best-shot-pull-off-cam-johnson-trade');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Kings with ‘best shot’ to pull off Cam Johnson trade');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Kings-with-best-shot-to-pull-off-Cam-Johnson-trade.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Kings with ‘best shot’ to pull off Cam Johnson trade</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-01-19T09:21:41-08:00">January 19th, 9:21am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-01-19T09:38:27-08:00">January 19th, 9:38am</time><address><a>Malik Brown</a>Malik Brown is a multimedia reporter based in Atlanta who covers the Hawks and Dream for ClutchPoints. Malik has worked in entertainment and sports, and he specializes in the NBA and NFL.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Cam <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nets-news-asking-price-cam-johnson-trade-revealed">Johnson has been a hot commodity</a> on the trade market, and there have been several teams linked to him. The Sacramento Kings are one of those teams, and they may be the <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/jake-fischer-latest-tons-of-nba-trade?utm_source=post-email-title&amp;utm_campaign=email-post-title&amp;isFreemail=false&amp;r=39f60" rel="noopener">favorites in acquiring him</a>, according to Marc Stein.</p><p>“While the Pacers remain a team to monitor for Johnson, sources said, Sacramento continues to be mentioned as a potential suitor for Brooklyn’s in-demand marksman as well,” Stein wrote.</p><p>“One Western Conference executive insisted this week that the Kings might have the best shot at Johnson … if Brooklyn indeed proves willing to trade him,” Stein continued. “The executive told me that the likely framework of a future first-round pick packaged with the contracts of Kevin Huerter and Trey Lyles is regarded by some as the benchmark to beat to try to convince the Nets to surrender Johnson in the next 19 days.”</p><p>The Nets have probably gotten all types of trade offers for the Johnson, but the Kings may have the best offer. Johnson is one of the better three-point shooters in the league, and the Kings adding him will help them a lot. The Kings have been winning more games as of late as well, and he’ll help them win even more with his skillset.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/are-bucks-serious-jimmy-butler-trade-deadline-suitor-siegels-scoop">other teams that have inquired about Johnson</a> are the Pacers and the Orlando Magic, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. The Magic are in need of someone who can space the floor alongside their stars Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero. The team is shooting the worst percentage from three in the league, and adding Johnson would be one of the best moves they could make.</p><p>For the Pacers, they’ve been in trade discussions with the Nets about Johnson, and he would be a nice addition to their team, as they’ve gotten in a groove over the past few weeks.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Kings with ‘best shot’ to pull off Cam Johnson trade

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-kings-remain-likeliest-kyle-kuzma-trade-destination-2');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Kings remain ‘likeliest’ Kyle Kuzma trade destination');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NBA-rumors-Kings-remain-likeliest-Kyle-Kuzma-trade-destination.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Kings remain ‘likeliest’ Kyle Kuzma trade destination</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-01-10T12:00:36-08:00">January 10th, 12:00pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-01-10T12:45:20-08:00">January 10th, 12:45pm</time><address><a>Joshua Valdez</a>Joshua Valdez started his journalism career as the Sports Editor for the Rutgers University newspaper before becoming an associate editor and Washington Wizards/Mystics reporter for ClutchPoints. He is a diehard Yankees, Jets, Knicks, Rutgers, and Tottenham Hotspur fan. When Joshua is not either watching a game or writing about one, you can find him in an art-house movie theater or working on a screenplay.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Mini-Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>With the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline fast approaching, Washington Wizards fans are wondering what the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/wizards-news-kyle-kuzma-mom-eye-opening-post-trade-rumors">team will do with Kyle Kuzma</a>, Jonas Valanciunas, and Malcolm Brogdon. All three veterans could be flipped for draft capital and/or young players to accelerate Washington’s (6-29) rebuild.</p><p>The Sacramento <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/siegels-scoop-why-jimmy-butler-future-doesnt-control-trade-deadline">Kings remain “a team to watch”</a> in regards to Kuzma, via ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel.</p><p>“Kuzma was drawing trade interest from several teams before the holiday season. His market has since cooled, although the Sacramento Kings remain a team to watch for the Wizards’ forward if they strike out on a trade with the Nets for [Cam] Johnson,” Siegel said. “Both the Warriors and Lakers have backed off from pursuing Kuzma after striking deals for [Dennis] Schroder and Dorian Finney-Smith, respectively. The Pacers have also gone silent regarding Kuzma for the time being, sources said.”</p><p>Kuzma is averaging 15.1 points on 44.8% shooting with 5.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists across 26.7 minutes per game this season. The 29-year-old has missed 17 contests due to various injuries, although he’s <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/team/injuries/_/name/wsh" rel="noopener">no longer listed</a> on the Wizards’ injury report, via ESPN.</p><p>“Barring a surprise team emerging, the Kings appear to be Kuzma’s likeliest destination if moved at the trade deadline,” Siegel continued.</p><p>The Utah alum is still under contract through 2027, so Washington doesn’t need to rush a trade, especially with the reportedly quiet market. The Wizards could wait until the offseason or even longer, as <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/wizards-news-corey-kispert-reveals-1-reason-kyle-kuzma-injury-return-helps">Kuzma provides value</a> as a veteran scoring presence that their young players can learn from.</p><p>The Kings (18-19) appear to be buyers at the deadline despite <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/kings-news-mike-brown-fired-amid-disappointing-season">firing head coach Mike Brown amid a disappointing</a> campaign, but Washington holds the cards in this situation. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/why-wizards-were-ultimate-winners-bradley-beal-trade-suns">Wizards own a bounty of draft picks</a> in addition to Kuzma’s long-term deal, so their rebuild is on the right track either way. Thus, Sacramento won’t be able to lowball them for the former NBA champion’s services.</p><h2><b>Will Wizards trade Jonas Valanciunas or Malcolm Brogdon?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Jonas-Valanciunas.jpg"><figcaption>Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Similar to Kuzma, Washington has time to trade Valanciunas. The Lithuanian international is also under contract through ’27, as he inked a new three-year, $30 million deal in a sign-and-trade with the New Orleans Pelicans in July.</p><p>Valanciunas’ $10.1 million average annual salary, though, makes him a cost-effective target for teams needing a veteran big man. The Golden State Warriors are one of those squads, via Siegel.</p><p>“Jonas Valanciunas, Nikola Vucevic, Chris Boucher, Day’Ron Sharpe, and Nick Richards are five of the most talked-about centers on the trade market, and the Dubs have been linked to both Valanciunas and Vucevic in recent weeks,” Siegel reported.</p><p>The Warriors (19-18) are another underperforming team, and 36-year-old Steph Curry can’t lead them forever. Valanciunas would fit right in as a frontcourt boost, considering that Golden State has no true center other than 24-year-old rookie Quinten Post, who’s played two games.</p><p>With the Warriors desperate to capitalize on Curry’s remaining time in the NBA, and with Valanciunas on a team-friendly deal, the Wizards have the leverage in this situation as well. The 32-year-old has been efficient for Washington off the bench this season, scoring 11.9 points on 55.3% shooting with 8.1 rebounds across 20.1 minutes per game.</p><p>Brogdon (foot), though, is a different story. The former Sixth Man of the Year carries a $22.5 million cap charge and will hit free agency in the offseason, so Washington is disadvantaged from that standpoint. Additionally, he’s struggled with injuries, as he’s also missed 17 games and <a href="https://www.rotowire.com/basketball/headlines/malcolm-brogdon-injury-out-against-chicago-476818" rel="noopener">is ruled out</a> for the Wizards’ matchup with the Chicago Bulls on Friday night, via Rotowire.</p><p>However, Brogdon is still effective when healthy, averaging 13.8 points on 44.3% shooting with 4.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists across 24.8 minutes per game this season. The 32-year-old would be a valuable piece for any contending team in need of backcourt depth.</p><p>With that being said, there’s no downside to keeping Brogdon for Washington, either. The former Rookie of the Year is another respected veteran for young guards like Bilal Coulibaly and Bub Carrington to learn from as the season plays out. Investing in locker-room mentors is just as important as draft capital.</p><p>Between their draft picks, contracts, and on-court leaders, the Wizards are in a good position as the trade deadline approaches.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Kings remain ‘likeliest’ Kyle Kuzma trade destination

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A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Sacramento Kings made <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1876716142212821421" rel="noopener">notable</a> roster changes Wednesday, waiving center Orlando Robinson while guaranteeing contracts for veteran forwards Jae Crowder and Doug McDermott, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The decision creates an open roster spot for the Kings, fueling speculation about potential trade activity.</p><p>The moves come as Sacramento appears to be building momentum after navigating a challenging start to the season. The Kings, currently holding an 18-19 record and positioned 11th in the highly competitive Western Conference, are showing signs of a turnaround with a five-game winning streak. This recent surge has highlighted their improving chemistry and ability to adapt under pressure. A standout moment came during their dramatic 17-point comeback in a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/kings-news-demar-derozan-compares-beam-to-bat-signal-after-bonkers-comeback-win">thrilling 123-118 overtime victory against the Miami Heat.</a></p><h2><b>Kings’ roster moves signal intent amid trade deadline buzz </b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Jae-Crowder-99-celebrates-against-the-Minnesota-Timberwolves.jpg"><figcaption>© Brad Rempel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Trade rumors have also intensified, with the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/kings-perfect-cam-johnson-trade-offer-to-nets">Kings reportedly linked to Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson</a>. Johnson is enjoying a career-best season, averaging 19.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, and three assists per game while shooting an efficient 49.6% from the field and 43.6% from three-point range. His offensive prowess and versatility could provide a significant boost to Sacramento’s roster as they aim to climb the standings.</p><p>The Kings’ recent winning streak will be put to the test as they begin a three-game road trip against tough Eastern Conference opponents. Sacramento faces the Boston Celtics (26-10) on Friday night, a challenging matchup against one of the league’s top teams.</p><p>The roster adjustments and trade rumors signal the Kings’ intent to remain active in shaping their lineup as they push for playoff contention. Sacramento’s front office appears focused on maintaining their current momentum while exploring opportunities to enhance the team’s long-term prospects.</p><p>With the February 6 trade deadline looming, all eyes are on the Sacramento Kings as their rumored interest in Cameron Johnson gains traction. The outcome of their road trip and potential roster moves in the coming weeks could play a crucial role in shaping the trajectory of their season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Kings make 3 roster moves amid trade rumors

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-promising-young-player-kings-dont-want-to-trade-cam-johnson');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: The promising young player Kings don’t want to trade for Cam Johnson');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_1171.jpeg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: The promising young player Kings don’t want to trade for Cam Johnson</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-01-05T16:54:40-08:00">January 5th, 4:54pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-01-05T16:54:40-08:00">January 5th, 4:54pm</time><address><a>David Yapkowitz</a>David Yapkowitz is an NBA Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a credentialed reporter based in Los Angeles who covers the NBA/WNBA, NCAA/NCAAW and boys/girls high school basketball.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Sacramento Kings drew plenty of criticism last month when they <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/kings-news-mike-brown-fired-amid-disappointing-season">decided to fire head coach Mike Brown</a> amid a disappointing start to the 2024-25 season. It’s more likely that the real culprit of the team’s poor start is their roster construction. With the NBA trade deadline approaching next month, the team is looking to upgrade their roster. The Kings have been linked to Cam Johnson of the Brooklyn Nets, but one potential holdup is <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/sunday-best-all-the-latest-on-jimmy?utm_source=post-email-title&amp;publication_id=392205&amp;post_id=154207813&amp;utm_campaign=email-post-title&amp;isFreemail=false&amp;r=39f60&amp;triedRedirect=true&amp;utm_medium=email" rel="noopener">their unwillingness to include</a> one of their young players in a potential trade, as per NBA Insider Marc Stein.</p><p>While Cam Johnson would certainly help the Kings this season, the team has reportedly not included rookie wing Devin Carter in any trade discussions with the Nets.</p><p>Johnson is a name that’s been highly-coveted around the NBA in trade talks as the Nets proceed with a rebuild. If Johnson is traded, he would be the fourth of the Nets’ veterans to be moved since the offseason.</p><p>The Nets’ rebuild was kicked off with the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/knicks-news-nets-mikal-bridges-expaned-unqiue-sign-and-trade">Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks trade</a>, and then followed up with the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-warriors-serious-pursuit-dennis-schroder-trade-with-nets">Dennis Schroder trade to the Golden State Warriors</a> and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-dangelo-russell-trade-nets-4-player-trade">Dorian Finney-Smith trade to the Los Angeles Lakers</a>.</p><p>The Kings, on the other hand, are looking to compete in the Western Conference this season. They are currently 16-19 and in 11th place in the Western Conference standings.</p><h2><b>Kings not including Devin Carter in trade talks<br></b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_1172.jpeg"><figcaption>Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Kings reportedly do not want to include Carter in any trade discussions with the Nets, and it’s understandable why. Carter was the No. 13 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, and he has a lot of potential.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/kings-news-devin-carter-gets-surgery-update-puts-start-rookie-season-risk">Carter was sidelined to begin the 2024-25 season due to a shoulder injury</a> he suffered during the offseason. But he was cleared to make his Kings’ debut this week, and got into his first NBA game on Friday during the team’s win against the Memphis Grizzlies.</p><p>In a little over ten minutes of play, picked up five rebounds and two assists while missing all three of his shots.</p><p>Before making his Kings’ debut, Carter played two games in the G League with the Stockton Kings to assist with his conditioning and getting up to game speed. In those two games, Carter averaged 23.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 2.5 steals and 2.0 blocked shots with splits of 51.5 percent shooting from the field, 52.6 percent shooting from the three-point line and 66.7 percent shooting from the free-throw line.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: The promising young player Kings don’t want to trade for Cam Johnson

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Malik has worked in entertainment and sports, and he specializes in the NBA and NFL.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Sacramento Kings made a big decision last week and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/kings-news-mike-brown-fired-amid-disappointing-season">fired Mike Brown</a> after having a disappointing start to the season. There have been a lot of rumors surrounding the Kings, most notably De’Aaron Fox, who may not decide to sign an extension with the team beyond this season. Some thought the firing of Brown <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6032859/2025/01/02/deaaron-fox-kings-mike-brown-firing/" rel="noopener">may have helped Fox’s chances</a> of staying, but it may be the other way around, according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick.</p><p>“The writing is still on the wall, only in bigger and bolder letters now. And if anything, the Kangz-y nature of the Brown-to-Christie move might have made it even easier for Fox to eventually push his way out,” Amick wrote. “When the Kings fired Brown on Friday, letting him conduct practice and media duties before informing him of the decision via phone as he drove to the airport for the team’s road trip, there was no shortage of social media sleuths who assumed that the franchise guard was at fault. Not only was Fox’s frustration with his Kings existence already well known, but he had been the last one seen speaking to Brown in any substantive way after practice — and before that final call from the team’s front office was made.”</p><h2>Will Kings have better chance at keeping De’Aaron Fox?</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/DeAaron-Fox.jpg"><figcaption>Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/kings-news-deaaron-fox-fires-back-reports-of-tension-mike-brown-firing">De’Aaron Fox has spoken out</a> already about not being the reason that Mike Brown was fired, but people think the issues steemed further than the night they lost against the Detroit Pistons.</p><p>“Add in the fact that Brown had been highly critical of Fox the night before, when Fox’s defensive lapse against Detroit cost the Kings the game and sparked criticism from his coach in the postgame news conference, and all the signs seemed to be pointing in one direction,” Amick said. “Fox has defended himself in recent days, both on X and in an interview with ESPN. League sources confirmed his stance, with Brown himself known to believe that Fox had nothing to do with the decision and that Ranadivé was the driving force behind it.”</p><p>The Kings are starting to gain some steam now as they’re on a two-game winning streak, and they’re still in the race to get in the play-in spot if they keep winning. It’s never been about the lack of talent for the Kings, but their defense and continuity have been the biggest problems this year. As the season progresses, it’ll be interesting to see if the team has made any substantial progress or if they’re worse.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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