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According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Kings are not planning to deal De'Aaron Fox before the trade deadline.
Despite being active in trade conversations, the Kings want to center the team around Fox and Haliburton.
In his fifth season in the NBA, Fox is averaging 20.9 points, 5.1 assists and 1.2 steals per game. He signed a five-year, $163 million extension in 2020.
The Kings missed the playoffs for the 15th straight year, despite the fact that the 24-year-old was at his best last season with averages of 25.2 points and 7.2 assists per game. With an 18-28 record, Sacramento is on its way to another losing season and is looking to change things up at the deadline.
A deal for Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons is "front and center" according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, a deal involving Buddy Hield, Tyrese Haliburton, Harrison Barnes, and two first-round picks was considered by the Sacramento Kings. The 76ers aren't interested in adding Fox, and the Kings want to hold onto Haliburton as well.
It could create a challenge for Sacramento to add top talent without dealing Fox or Haliburton, who has impressed in his second season with averages of 13.7 points and 7.1 assists per game.
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