De'Aaron Fox Trade Landing Spots Debated by NBA Fans amid Lakers, Nets Rumors

De'Aaron Fox's time with the Sacramento Kings could be coming to an end very soon.

Per NBA insider Chris Haynes, Fox is "zeroed in" on a potential trade destination as the Kings "look to possibly move him" ahead of the trade deadline on Feb. 6. Haynes noted that teams "will likely be discouraged" from dealing for Fox because of his free agency in 2026, and his "unwillingness to sign extension has positioned the situation here."

ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the Los Angeles Lakers "are not part of the destination of choice" for Fox. SNY's Ian Begley noted that the Brooklyn Nets "are among the teams that view" Fox as a trade target.

James Ham of ESPN added that Fox's preferred landing spot is the San Antonio Spurs.

After news broke of Fox's potential trade, fans began debating landing spots for the star point guard.

Fox is just 27 years old and is very much in his prime, putting up 25.2 points, 6.2 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game. While he's been a career King and helped the team snap an ugly playoff drought, it's understandable that he might want to take his talents to a team better equipped to make a title run.

It's fair to assume plenty of teams will be putting in offers for Fox. One such team might be the Miami Heat given that they're currently trying to find a deal for disgruntled star Jimmy Butler.

The Lakers could use a player like Fox, but all signs point to him going elsewhere. Along with Charania's report that Los Angeles is not one of Fox's preferred destinations, The Athletic's Jovan Buha reported earlier this week that there is "uncertainty" whether Sacramento would trade him to a division rival.

The Nets would be an interesting trade partner, to say the least. Fox might not turn Brooklyn into a contender right away, and considering he'll be a free agent soon, he could be nothing more than a two-year rental.

Arguably the most intriguing option is Fox's preferred destination of San Antonio. While the Spurs aren't a contender just yet, pairing Fox with young star Victor Wembanyama seems like a duo that could potentially turn San Antonio into a championship contender for years to come.

As the deadline nears, the Kings will look to get a sizeable return for their star, while Fox will hope to land with a team that allows him to finally compete for a championship.