The NBA trade deadline just delivered another shocker! After spending seven and a half seasons with the Sacramento Kings, All-Star guard De’Aaron Fox is officially on the move. In a massive three-team deal involving the Kings, San Antonio Spurs, and Chicago Bulls, Fox is headed to the Alamo City to team up with Victor Wembanyama. Meanwhile, the Kings land Zach LaVine and a treasure trove of draft picks, while the Bulls secure key rotational pieces to reshape their roster.
Let’s break down the full details of this blockbuster trade.
Trade Details
Spurs Receive:
- De’Aaron Fox (PG)
- Jordan McLaughlin (PG)
Kings Receive:
- Zach LaVine (SG)
- Sidy Cissoko (G/F)
- 2025 first-round pick (via Hornets)
- 2027 first-round pick (via Spurs)
- 2031 first-round pick (via Timberwolves)
- 2025 second-round pick (via Bulls)
- 2028 second-round pick (via Nuggets)
- 2028 second-round pick (via Kings, sent to Bulls in DeMar DeRozan trade)
Bulls Receive:
- Zach Collins (C)
- Tre Jones (PG)
- Kevin Huerter (SG)
- 2025 first-round pick (via Bulls, sent to Spurs in DeMar DeRozan trade)
What This Means for Each Team
San Antonio Spurs: A Star for Wemby
The Spurs have been searching for a dynamic point guard to pair with Victor Wembanyama, and they found one in De’Aaron Fox. Fox, a lightning-quick floor general, brings scoring, playmaking, and leadership to a young Spurs squad that is looking to take the next step.
Fox is averaging 26.1 points, 5.8 assists, and 4.4 rebounds this season, showing why he’s one of the best guards in the league. With him running the show, Wembanyama should see more open looks, while the Spurs immediately improve their offensive efficiency.
Sacramento Kings: A New Direction
After years of building around Fox, the Kings are opting for a shake-up. By acquiring Zach LaVine, they bring in an elite scorer who can take some of the offensive load off Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Mitchell.
Perhaps even more valuable than LaVine, though, is the massive haul of draft picks Sacramento received. With three first-round selections and multiple second-round picks, the Kings have flexibility to either rebuild or flip assets for another star.
Chicago Bulls: Retooling the Roster
For the Bulls, moving on from LaVine was inevitable, given the rumors of tension between him and the organization. They now add Zach Collins, Tre Jones, and Kevin Huerter—solid rotation players who can complement DeMar DeRozan and Coby White.
Chicago also secures a future first-round pick, helping them restock their assets as they figure out their long-term direction.
Final Thoughts
This trade shakes up the NBA landscape and makes the Western Conference even more competitive. The Spurs get their backcourt star, the Kings add scoring and future assets, and the Bulls add depth while securing a future pick.
Who won this trade? Was this the right move for Sacramento? Can Fox and Wemby lead the Spurs to the playoffs? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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