De’Aaron Fox’s agent, Rich Paul, met with general manager Monte McNair and assistant general manager Wes Wilcox of the Sacramento Kings before Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers, reports The Athletic. The discussion was focused on “an existential question that needs to be answered if this partnership that began eight seasons ago between Fox and the Kings is going to continue long term.”
Fox declined the Kings’ three-year, $165 million extension offer before the start of the current season. While Fox could sign for up to a five-year, $345 million supermax if he makes an All-NBA team, he has made it clear that annual contention is his goal.
League sources say Fox has not asked for a trade, but are determining what comes next. Fox could become a free agent in 2026 and there could be a determination from the Kings on what direction to go.
Rival executives are monitoring the Fox situation closely with the San Antonio Spurs lingering as a team to monitor. Fox is a native of Houston and the Spurs have a need for a point guard.