The San Antonio Spurs have made a significant roster move by acquiring De’Aaron Fox from the Sacramento Kings in a high-profile three-team trade that also includes the Chicago Bulls.
This blockbuster deal will see several players and future draft assets changing hands.
As part of the transaction, Sacramento will receive star guard Zach LaVine along with Sidy Cissoko, a promising young talent.
In addition to these players, the Kings will secure a total of six valuable draft picks: three first-round selections (a 2025 pick from Charlotte, a 2027 pick from San Antonio, and an unprotected 2031 pick from Minnesota) and three second-round picks (2025 via Chicago, 2028 via Denver, and their own pick in 2028).
Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls benefit by acquiring Zach Collins, Tre Jones, and Kevin Huerter, along with their own previously traded 2025 draft pick, which they reclaim from San Antonio.
To complement the acquisition of De’Aaron Fox, the Spurs will also gain Jordan McLaughlin as part of the deal.
Fox, who had been the subject of trade discussions in Sacramento, reportedly sought a move after indicating he had no intention of signing a long-term extension with the Kings this offseason.
The Spurs were his preferred destination, where he will now join forces with highly touted rookie Victor Wembanyama, bolstering the Spurs’ backcourt and overall playoff aspirations.
For the Kings, this trade marks a strategic shift as they move forward without Fox. The addition of LaVine reunites him with former Bulls teammate DeMar DeRozan, creating a new dynamic offensive pairing.
Together with core players such as Domantas Sabonis, Malik Monk, and Keegan Murray, Sacramento hopes to remain competitive in the Western Conference.
Financially, LaVine is set to earn $46 million next season and holds a $49 million player option for the 2026-27 campaign, underscoring Sacramento’s commitment to investing in proven star power.
Notably, the 2025 first-round pick from the Charlotte Hornets is lottery-protected for this year. If it fails to convey, it will convert into two second-round selections in 2026 and 2027.
In contrast, the 2031 first-round pick from Minnesota comes without any protections, potentially offering significant future value.
Spurs Acquire De'Aron Fox; Kings Receive Zach LaVine With Three Firsts https://t.co/z5nBSmKLE0
— RealGM (@RealGM) February 3, 2025
