...Yeah i'm good with us sitting out the De'Aaron Fox sweepstakes for reasons beyond the price tag.

If De’Aaron Fox is traded, he will no longer be eligible to sign a Designated Veteran (supermax) extension, even if he makes All-NBA. A player can only sign that type of extension with the team who drafted him, or if traded while still on his rookie deal.

I hate this Ingram rumour so much, but this deal could be okay…

A trade that makes sense but this sub can’t agree so it’ll be laughed at FT The Raptors, LA, Memphis, and Utah.

[Gambadoro] “Rich Paul's got some teams lined up [for Fox]. Rockets possibly. Spurs possibly. They're gonna look at options. I said would he wanna go to Miami? And he was like, probably, but the Kings don't have interest in Butler. But they don't have to — they could be part of a 4-5 teamer”

[SportsCenter] Developing Story 🚨 Heat in talks w/ Suns & Warriors to trade Jimmy Butler 👀

Fox to Raptors 🏀🇨🇦 source… REPORT: The Raptors are looking for a “significant piece” to pair with Scottie Barnes, per @michaelgrange

[Stein] The Bucks are routinely described as determined as any team on the NBA map to make at least one move before the trade buzzer sounds to try to enhance the supporting cast around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.

[Hollinger] If you’re looking for ways for De’Aaron Fox to end up in San Antonio, keep an eye on Detroit. The Pistons are set up both roster-wise and cap-wise to take on a likely key element in any Fox deal, the $18 million contract of Harrison Barnes.

I don't think "push for the play in" is on the table, BUT if there is a high-end player who becomes available and they decide to move now vs in summer [Blake] (Fox, Ingram) then possible. Not likeliest outcome, but their priority is just talent in the door.

Ooh

Poll: Ignoring the trade package - Which player would you rather trade for (while still tanking this season)?

Olynyk questionable vs Wizards. Quickley still out.

Fox to San Antonio with Toronto helping to facilitate

In contrast to Zion's struggles, Barnes' steady rise fuels Raptors' optimism

[Grange] Raptors remain fully committed to a rebuild featuring fourth-year wing Scottie Barnes as a cornerstone, and they’ve seen enough from second-year guard Gradey Dick to convince them that the 21-year-old is a long-term fit. Raptors are looking for a “significant piece” to pair with Barnes.

[Stein] The Toronto Raptors have emerged as a team to watch when it comes to Brandon Ingram.

so the trade market has been at a standstill because of Jimmy Butler and now we gotta wait for De'Aaron Fox too?

Sources: Kings to open up talks on Fox trade

[Stein] San Antonio is widely presumed to be a destination that would interest Fox — if that be controlled in trade discussions — to allow him to pair with Spurs franchise center Victor Wembanyama.

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[Amick] The Miami Heat, Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Clippers are all teams that were known to have some interest in the possible pursuit of Fox in the past.

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[Stein] There will be inevitable trade connections made between the Rockets and De'Aaron Fox, but league sources tell @TheSteinLine that Houston's in-season intentions remain unchanged: Let this current group see how far it can go.

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