The Houston Rockets appear unwilling to trade for Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox, a stance that could haunt them for years to come.

These three teams are rising contenders in need of a star point guard and have the kinds of assets that the Kings would be interested in.

Despite sitting in second place in the Western Conference and boasting a haul of future draft picks, the Houston Rockets don't seem like they will

On top of Barnes' potential return, the Kings can likely poach the Spurs' Rookie of the Year front-runner Stephon Castle in a deal. Castle is averaging 11.7 points and 3.6 assists as the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, proving to be acclimating to the next level rather quickly at just 20 years old.

Fox, who was an NBA All-Star and NBA Clutch Player of the Year in 2023, led the league in steals last season. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, there will be “ plenty of suitors ” for his services if he does become available on the trade market.

If the Sacramento Kings trade star point guard De'Aaron Fox, the San Antonio Spurs reportedly are his preferred destination.

The NBA trade deadline is a week away and rumors continue to swirl. Jimmy Butler 's situation with the Miami Heat remains ongoing. De'Aaron Fox is the latest big name involved in speculation. There are several teams expected to be interested in acquiring Fox from the Sacramento Kings ... including the Heat.

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De'Aaron Fox recently sent the NBA trade market into a frenzy prior to the Feb. 6 trade deadline when it was announced that the Sacramento Kings would begin listening to trade offers for the former All-Star point guard on Tuesday afternoon. Since then, rumors have been swirling regarding his top choice of trade destination.

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