De’Aaron Fox trade not imminent

It’s simple supply and demand. There are just as many players out there who are going to want to move with big contracts in tow, but the new CBA means there will likely be fewer possible buyers. “These players are used to saying, ‘I want to get moved,’ and they get moved,” a former GM said. “They don’t understand yet, or haven’t accepted, that with these new aprons we’ve basically created a hard cap. And the goal and the consequences is limiting player movement. Philly had to basically scrap its entire roster to get [Paul George].” -via CBSSports.com / January 31, 2025

The De’Aaron Fox news stems in part from his decision last summer not to sign an extension with the Kings. He’s set to make $37.1 million next season, the last year of his deal. But the news leak that Fox is now on the market was also, sources say, a strategic step by the Kings and Fox to navigate the NBA’s Brave New CBA World. -via CBSSports.com / January 31, 2025

But that instinct of relying on the player-empower-movement — and therefore springing their demands on their teams whenever they please — may very well be a part of the past, and, sources say, a factor in the timing of floating publicly that Fox could be moved. One source said Fox and his agent, Rich Paul, had, in effect, given the Kings a courtesy heads up so they have the time to get a deal done that satisfies everyone. The source said that means the Kings could well trade Fox before Thursday’s deadline, but only if they get the right deal. -via CBSSports.com / January 31, 2025