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

When the De'Aaron Fox trade rumors first emerged, the LA Lakers were instantly ruled out as a destination despite the Kings star and LeBron James sharing the same agent.

Rich Paul represents LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the Lakers, but I’m told the Lakers are not part of Fox’s preferred destinations. However, Fox is now officially

The six-time All-Star addressed the situation on FanDuel’s “Run It Back” podcast as trade talks swirl in Sacramento.

De'Aaron Fox may be on the move but it's highly unlkely the All-Star point guard winds up with the Los Angeles Lakers. On Tuesday, news broke that the Sacramento Kings are open to moving Fox before the NBA trade deadline and that he welcomes a potential change of scenery.

Regardless of whether the Sacramento Kings move De'Aaron Fox by the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline, they need to recognize this as an organizational pivot point.

De’Aaron Fox’s agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, recently sent word that it would be wise for the Kings to move him now. Even with Fox’s preferred destination

Fox can be a free agent in the summer of 2026 and his agent, Rich Paul, reportedly told the Kings it would "be wise" to trade him now.

More than half the teams in the NBA have inquired on De’Aaron Fox since the Kings made him available for trade on Tuesday, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.

Among the reasons why the Lakers are not Fox’s preferred destination: Klutch has direct knowledge of many Lakers dealings thanks to its representation of LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

Bulls fans were met with some déjà vu this week when ESPN's Shams Charania reported Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox and agent Rich Paul are seeking a new home before the NBA trade deadline