The San Antonio Spurs decided to go all-in for a star to pair alongside Victor Wembanyama before this past NBA trade deadline, trading away multiple draft picks and role players to acquire Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox.

The Sacramento Kings will look to get back on the winning track and move closer to solidifying a spot in the postseason when they host the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night in a late-season Western Conference matchup.

Fox had long been the face of the franchise in Sacramento, and in 2022, the Kings picked hm over rising star Tyrese Haliburton. Fox dragged the Kings to the playoffs once, although it was clear that his team was never in the running to win a title.

Ahead of the February 6 NBA trade deadline, the Sacramento Kings decided it was time for a change. The Kings sent star point guard De'Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs to bring in two-time All-Star Zach LaVine from the Chicago Bulls,

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.

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.

Those guys won't qualify for All-NBA or postseason awards. That could mean millions for whoever takes their place.

Losing Victor Wembanyama for the season is a devastating blow to the San Antonio Spurs, but they won't be the only player or team affected by that news.

As per recent reports, the Father of a young fan who sold Victor Wembanyama's jersey for $73,000 at auction is now trying to reverse the sale

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis sustained a hamstring strain and will miss at least a week of action, the team announced.

• Fox played his first 7 1/2 seasons in Sacramento, finishing fourth on the Kings' all-time scoring chart with 11,064 points. He also ranks fourth all-time with the franchise in assists (3,146) and second in steals (731).