Fox has proven to be one of the league's top point guards, so the Kings should not be dealing him away for scraps just because he wants out. With the Kings and Spurs likely discussing a potential trade, Sacramento needs to make sure they get a respectable return for their franchise point guard.

For Fox, playing alongside Victor Wembanyama comes with plenty of clear advantages. However, even with Fox lobbying his way out, he won't come to San Antonio for free, and the Kings are rumored to covet rookie Stephon Castle, who the Spurs might be reluctant to trade.

There is "serious skepticism" that the San Antonio Spurs would be willing to include rookie guard Stephon Castle in any deal involving Sacramento Kings

The Spurs find themselves in an unusual position - right in the middle of one of the biggest trade rumors in the league.

The San Antonio Spurs could land De'Aaron Fox before the trade deadline in this perfect three-team mock scenario with the Sacramento Kings and Chicago Bulls.

The Sacramento Kings have their eyes on a key player in a potential De'Aaron Fox trade, but the San Antonio Spurs are hesitant to let him go.

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson is involved in trade talks for Sacramento Kings star guard De'Aaron Fox.

The Sacramento Kings reportedly covet one specific player in trade talks with the San Antonio Spurs regarding De’Aaron Fox, but it is not clear just how attainable that player will be.

Few players know the chaos of the trade deadline better than 20-year NBA veteran Chris Paul. The San Antonio Spurs guard has played for seven teams over the course of his career, and has seen the rapid restructuring of franchises happen up close and personal.

The Sacramento Kings are pursuing both players and draft capital in trade calls with "dozens" of teams interested in trading for De'Aaron Fox, Shams

The Spurs are in prime position to make major waves at the NBA Trade Deadline, potentially acquiring one of the biggest stars in the game.

The Kings are unlikely to get back a player of De'Aaron Fox's caliber when they trade their franchise star but they could acquire a youngster with superstar potential.