Confirmed deal Disgruntled All-Star Guard Emerges as Potential Lakers Trade Target

 

 

The Los Angeles Lakers won three straight games to improve to 16-12 for the season and go up to sixth place in the Western Conference. The playoff race in the West will be a nail-biter as only 1.5 games separate the fifth seed and the 11th-seed.

Therefore, the Lakers can’t afford to get complacent and should still be on the market for upgrades before the February 6 trade deadline. With fans desperately hoping for a third star next to LeBron James and Anthony Davis, a new star has emerged as a potential trade candidate. Per the latest reports, Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox may be available if the team continues to struggle.

 

The Athletic’s Sam Amick and Anthony Slater reported over the weekend that Fox’s future in Sacramento is getting murkier as the Kings have fallen to 13-17 after back-to-back losses to the Lakers.

The Lakers are seen as a potential suitor not only because they are looking to add another star, but also because Fox has been represented by LeBron’s agent and long-time friend, Rich Paul since November 2022.

 

Paul’s influence over the Lakers and the league in general is well known. He has a track record of shaping the league and getting his players to their desired destinations. If Fox feels his time in Sacramento is done, the Lakers will be a natural landing spot.