Amick: De’Aaron Fox requests trade
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Fox's mind was already set on leaving and the groundwork was done. Nothing the Kings do would have changed it. The Kings winning games doesn't mean much to him.
There's nothing worthy of hate with Fox. He did his job for the most part and improved different aspects of his game every year. He hasn't reached his peak form yet. I wish him well.
Anyway, we got games to play. We have good talent and whatever haul we get for Fox will set us up for a good future. I will sleep well today.
Fox's mind was already set on leaving and the groundwork was done. Nothing the Kings do would have changed it. The Kings winning games doesn't mean much to him.
There's nothing worthy of hate with Fox. He did his job for the most part and improved different aspects of his game every year. He hasn't reached his peak form yet. I wish him well.
Anyway, we got games to play. We have good talent and whatever haul we get for Fox will set us up for a good future. I will sleep well today.
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The news reports actually say, "According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, Fox’s agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group, recently advised the Kings to consider trading the star guard now, even if it means dealing him to a team outside his preferred list."
That leaves the door open to multiple teams making their best offers. There is not much time, but Monte McNair certainly has an opportunity to make the best deal possible for the Sacramento Kings.
https://www.talkbasket.net/192410-deaaron-fox-prefers-spurs-agent-open-to-others
That leaves the door open to multiple teams making their best offers. There is not much time, but Monte McNair certainly has an opportunity to make the best deal possible for the Sacramento Kings.
https://www.talkbasket.net/192410-deaaron-fox-prefers-spurs-agent-open-to-others
Yes and no. We don't have to trade him right now. We can wait until the summer to complete a better trade if need be. The very worst thing we can do as an organization is think to ourselves "Well, he's asked for a trade, let's meet his demands and send him to where he wants to go even though we can probably get a better offer elsewhere." I am sure the Kings will do what they can to send Fox where he would like to go, but this is a business and the future of the team is at stake here. We can't afford to goof this up because of "feelings."
It may seem harsh, but this is a business. He is being paid handsomely regardless and has to understand that this isn't some fairy tale. Team and its future come first. Always has and always will and that holds true for all organizations.
It may seem harsh, but this is a business. He is being paid handsomely regardless and has to understand that this isn't some fairy tale. Team and its future come first. Always has and always will and that holds true for all organizations.
That doesn't mean someone won't convince themselves they can woo him over the next 18 months. It might knock the value of their offer down, but if their offer is better than San Antonio who doesn't have to offer their best offer, suddenly San Antonio has to offer a legitimate offer.
Kings took that shot with Webber and were rewarded. I am certain there are other teams that gambled and won the same way.
Kings took that shot with Webber and were rewarded. I am certain there are other teams that gambled and won the same way.
Indeed. Fox has leverage here, but he doesn't have a no trade clause. Rich Paul and Klutch have power, and it seems like they're throwing their weight around, but ultimately, Fox's contract is with the Kings, and if they want to wait for the best offer, they can. Good GMs don't blink in these situations.
Best perspective I’ve seen. I agree. Let him/them wait it out. He can pout if he wants but his contract is ours till it’s not. If The Spurs want him, then they need to pony up now. There would be a lot of risk on Fox’s part by waiting. Monty should NOT just accept garbage for Fox now. With 2 postseasons coming up before his contract expires there might just be a team that would offer up a good player and draft picks to give themselves a chance. Lots of time between now and then. We better not just roll over and get bamboozled. Monte doesn’t strike as stupid or someone who can be strongarmed. Best case scenario is that it turns out to be a win/win for both parties.
