The Sacramento Kings took a huge risk at the NBA trade deadline by sending De'Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs and bringing in Zach LaVine from the Chicago Bulls to replace him, but they could have put themselves in an incredible spot.
His impressive play has sparked a three-game win streak by Sacramento and has landed LaVine an honor from the NBA. On Monday, the NBA announced that LaVine has been named the West
The San Antonio Spurs made a massive trade deadline deal, trading away some rotational players and draft capital to land Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox. Pairing Fox alongside the elite talent of Victor Wembanyama,
The Spurs jumped at the chance to acquire Fox after signaling that his preferred landing spot was San Antonio, a destination also favored by his representatives because it would team him with 21-year-old superstar center Victor Wembanyama.
Sacramento and San Antonio will square off in a matchup of Western Conference foes. The teams match up Friday for the first time this season.
A smaller move has also been crucial for the Kings after Domantas Sabonis strained his hamstring two games ago. But Jonas Valanciunas has filled in admirably at center, putting up 29 points and 23 rebounds in the big man's absence, while blocking five shots and delivering crushing screens.
One of the Sacramento Kings' trade targets may be easier to acquire in the offseason as his trade value is expected to decrease.
Domantas Sabonis bursts into laughter as a fan’s hilarious hamstring offer steals the show during the Kings' win over the Mavericks.