The Miami Heat have struggled to measure up to teams like the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers this season. With trade chatters flying, the Heat remain in position to make changes to better compete with these top teams. Could Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox be available and be the piece they need?
Much like Miami, Sacramento is facing growing frustration, with the team failing to meet expectations even after acquiring DeMar DeRozan in the offseason. Many speculate the Kings could be headed toward a major overhaul, with head coach Mike Brown’s recent firing serving as the first domino to fall.
While a coaching change could mean the Kings still hope to make things work, Fox’s future remains uncertain. In fact, one report has labeled Fox’s situation in Sacramento as being in the ‘danger zone,’ with Fox and his agent taking their time to gauge the situation before making their next decision.
The Sacramento Kings are entering a ‘danger zone’ with De’Aaron Fox 😳, per @sam_amick
“While league sources say Fox has not asked for a trade, the former All-Star and his prominent agent are reading the room in Sacramento before deciding what comes next. Fox, who hired Paul in… pic.twitter.com/x1vS8WegCB
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) December 21, 2024
Given how the season has gone for both teams, could a Fox trade between the Heat and Kings address their issues? With Bam Adebayo’s personal connection to Fox, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon has reported that Miami is being discussed as a possible landing spot for Fox.
“…There’s also been talk about Miami, given his connection to Bam Adebayo. Who knows what other suitors might emerge, or which of these teams will actually pursue him if it comes to that?”
The Miami Heat are a team to watch for De’Aaron Fox due to his connection with Bam Adebayo , per @espn_macmahon
“…There’s also been talk about Miami, given his connection to Bam Adebayo. Who knows what other suitors might emerge, or which of these teams will actually pursue… pic.twitter.com/zbDs5lrcFE
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) December 27, 2024
