NBA Rumors: De'Aaron Fox, Huerter Won't Be Made Available by Kings at Trade Deadline

The Sacramento Kings aren't willing to entertain trade talks involving point guard De'Aaron Fox, according to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points.

Siegel reported on Friday that the Kings have "zero intentions" of making Fox available in negotiations with opposing teams ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. Sharpshooter Kevin Huerter and forward Trey Lyles are the two "main contracts" that Sacramento has been dangling in discussions.

As the Kings sit at No. 12 in the Western Conference standings with a mere 13-15 record, general manager Monte McNair should be actively pursuing upgrades on the trade market.

Sacramento was listed as a possible suitor for Chicago Bills star Zach LaVine during the summer, but Siegel noted that "many league personnel" feel that the team isn't currently planning to pursue LaVine.

It's easy to see why the Kings aren't interested in moving Fox, as the All-Star is in the midst of another impressive season as their lead guard. In 28 starts, he's averaging 26.2 points and 6.1 assists to go along with 1.7 steals per game on 48.0/32.6/80.5 shooting splits.

Huerter has served as a key starter for Sacramento over the past two seasons, but he was recently moved to the bench amid struggled to open his 2024-25 campaign. He's recording 9.8 points in 25.6 minutes per game, while his 31.7 three-point percentage is the worst mark of his career.

With one year and $18 million remaining on his contract after the regular season comes to a close, the Kings may choose to move him before his deal becomes expiring salary.

Don't expect Fox to experience a change of scenery, though.