De'Aaron Fox Traded to Spurs for Zach Lavine, three first round picks

[Tetsujin]

Ah, I didn't realize he was only 20. Still could be some hope!

Yeah, kid played in the G-League instead of going to college so he’s still young considering his experience.

 

[ockingsfan]

On a very small sample size, he shot .083 on 1-12 his rookie year. This year he is shooting .429 on a very small 3-7 sample size. He shoots .429!!!!

His more extensive G-League experience has him just a touch under .300 over three years. Not a disaster, needs work, for a guy who is 20, that could come around.

He’s got the size and tools to be a rotation player. I remember during the draft he was a hot name to take with a 2nd round pick a couple of years ago. Baja had him ranked #31 on his big board.

Could become a defensive stopper with his measurable.

I can’t think of a better situation for him than to develop in Stockton, where the Kings have a very good farm system.

 

[AaronPDX]

So maybe this has been answered, but I can't find it - Where the Kings sit right now, what do we have available cap wise/exception wise WITHOUT moving Lyles? I'd be down for a couple seconds to pick up Jonas Valančiūnas and something for a wing defender.

 

[Tetsujin]

16.8 mil TPE but we need to cut some salary to fit it under the first apron and a 12.8 mil MLE that we can use right now.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

He’s got the size and tools to be a rotation player. I remember during the draft he was a hot name to take with a 2nd round pick a couple of years ago. Baja had him ranked #31 on his big board.

Could become a defensive stopper with his measurable.

I can’t think of a better situation for him than to develop in Stockton, where the Kings have a very good farm system.

I watched him a bit on Ignite, thought he had a bit of potential. Obviously still has a lot to put together, but good defensive effort, plays hard, looks smooth from time to time. I don't imagine he'll get much time with us this year unless he forces his way into the rotation with D, but he's got another year to show us something.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

So maybe this has been answered, but I can't find it - Where the Kings sit right now, what do we have available cap wise/exception wise WITHOUT moving Lyles? I'd be down for a couple seconds to pick up Jonas Valančiūnas and something for a wing defender.

Jonas would fit into either one of our larger trade exceptions. I'd be all over that, or Portis for that matter. But either one would put us bumping up on the apron, so the wing defender might be a bit tough to fit.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1886489842500157637

 

[captain bill]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1886489842500157637

we kept a lethal 3 point shooter away from Steph, this trade just keeps getting better

 

[Tetsujin]

we kept a lethal 3 point shooter away from Steph, this trade just keeps getting better

It’s okay. They already have Buddy.

 

[The_Jamal]

Jonas would fit into either one of our larger trade exceptions. I'd be all over that, or Portis for that matter. But either one would put us bumping up on the apron, so the wing defender might be a bit tough to fit.

I think Jonas is the guy to go get for me. Such a good team friendly contract, just 100% secure the back-up C slot so we can dial back Domas minutes to a more mangeable 32-34 a game. And just let one of these young guys go and try and win the wing spot: IC, IJ, Colby Jones, Cissoko.

 

[pdxKingsFan]

12/17/25 - Fox goes on Draymond's Pod.

Not a math expert but that would seem to be exactly one and a half months ago.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

I think Jonas is the guy to go get for me. Such a good team friendly contract, just 100% secure the back-up C slot so we can dial back Domas minutes to a more mangeable 32-34 a game. And just let one of these young guys go and try and win the wing spot: IC, IJ, Colby Jones, Cissoko.

AND it's a three-year deal with the third year unguaranteed. Such a team-friendly contract for a backup big. For a couple of seconds, it would be a straight steal.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1886628047006167482

yes please

 

[ockingsfan]

The Spurs and Klutch have been scheming to get D Fox to San Antonio all year. How is this not tampering when they are doing it out in the open?

I mean really, the Spurs should be stripped of a draft pick for tampering and it should be awarded to the Kings. How can the NBA turn a blind eye to this blatant tampering?

 

[pdxKingsFan]

The Spurs and Klutch have been scheming to get D Fox to San Antonio all year. How is this not tampering when they are doing it out in the open?

I mean really, the Spurs should be stripped of a draft pick for tampering and it should be awarded to the Kings. How can the NBA turn a blind eye to this blatant tampering?

I think players are allowed to do whatever the hell they want as long as there is no direct contact with an opposing FO. Silver doesn't care because players don't conspire to go to undesirable markets.

 

[Warhawk]

No idea if Simmons is even playable but I wouldn’t be surprised if we take a look at him given prior interest. If he’s a cheap pickup that could add length rebounding and defense to the bench. And maybe he’d prefer a small market but who knows

While I have been very critical of picking up players like Simmons and Zion due to inability to stay available, that was also in relation to the contracts they have (and associated anticipated role on the team). If we can pick one up for a vet min or something, now that's completely different.

 

[SLAB]

Deadline tomorrow, right?

 

[pdxKingsFan]

Deadline tomorrow, right?

Thursday.

 

[Warhawk]

oh people are rapidly coming to that conclusion. I mostly pissed about it because Sacramento has limited other sports viewing options.

the only one we have is run by a totally incompetent front office.

Go get season tix to the A's or the RiverCats. We love catching a RiverCats game from time to time. Our son works there, too. Sounds like current RiverCats employees may get first shot at similar A's job openings, so he may work both team's games.

 

[OPrime]

Just curious if the Kings use the TPE and land say Valanciunas for picks, does Len get released, included in the trade or just head further down the bench?

 

[pdxKingsFan]

Just curious if the Kings use the TPE and land say Valanciunas for picks, does Len get released, included in the trade or just head further down the bench?

Yes.

 

[Tetsujin]

Just curious if the Kings use the TPE and land say Valanciunas for picks, does Len get released, included in the trade or just head further down the bench?

He doesn’t need to be moved. We’ve got two open roster spots right now thanks to the trade.

 

[TaxMan]

https://x.com/spurs/status/1886574892289507468?s=46

Fox in the spurs jersey

Those Curry shoes look just as lame with a spurs jersey.

 

[joemama]

https://twitter.com/statuses/1886641827953922167

Foxitis

 

[Joshyjosh31]

16.8 mil TPE but we need to cut some salary to fit it under the first apron and a 12.8 mil MLE that we can use right now.

Jonas with MLE
Sign Ben Simmons when bought out

We’d have size and depth on the bench with both and Ellis/lyles

 

[Joshyjosh31]

I think Jonas is the guy to go get for me. Such a good team friendly contract, just 100% secure the back-up C slot so we can dial back Domas minutes to a more mangeable 32-34 a game. And just let one of these young guys go and try and win the wing spot: IC, IJ, Colby Jones, Cissoko.

They way Jonas is playing Sabonis minutes should be at 30-32 just keep him fresh

I don’t think anyone would be willing to give up a first like we would for Jonas

 

[Joshyjosh31]

The Spurs and Klutch have been scheming to get D Fox to San Antonio all year. How is this not tampering when they are doing it out in the open?

I mean really, the Spurs should be stripped of a draft pick for tampering and it should be awarded to the Kings. How can the NBA turn a blind eye to this blatant tampering?

Lebron has been tampering for 15 years with klutch they don’t care hell Dallas just gave lebron a top 3 player and the deal was negotiated by Rob Plinka and his alleged close friend

 

[TheMobb]

Jonas with MLE
Sign Ben Simmons when bought out

We’d have size and depth on the bench with both and Ellis/lyles

I like it but is this legal? We would be trading the MLE for Jonas?

Hope Carter and IJ can contribute something off the bench in the 2nd half of season.

 

[NewArena]

Ya know… i didn’t think too much of it at the time, but, i guess all of this was kind of obvious when Sabonis, Huerter and DeRozan were working out together and we never heard a peep about Fox joining them. I could be wrong but i did have a quick funny feeling about it.

 

[Joshyjosh31]

I like it but is this legal? We would be trading the MLE for Jonas?

Hope Carter and IJ can contribute something off the bench in the 2nd half of season.

Oh ya maybe we could do Jonas for TPE ten sign Ben