The Orlando Magic have had a solid season, but adding a superstar point guard from the Sacramento Kings could make them a championship contender.
The Magic need perimeter scoring. They're on track to be the worst three-point shooting team in more than a decade and their offensive rating has been stuck in the NBA's bottom third since 2011-12. Complementing Banchero, Wagner and Suggs now could further open Orlando's window of contention.
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that several teams have been reaching out to Kings regarding De'Aaron Fox ahead of 2025 NBA trade deadline
These three teams are rising contenders in need of a star point guard and have the kinds of assets that the Kings would be interested in.
Fox, who was an NBA All-Star and NBA Clutch Player of the Year in 2023, led the league in steals last season. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, there will be “ plenty of suitors ” for his services if he does become available on the trade market.
In case you missed it, the Sacramento Kings are expected to open trade talks around franchise point guard De'Aaron Fox, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Tuesday, and Fox's preferred landing spot is San Antonio.
The Kings point guard has preferred destination, according to reports, but these teams make the most sense as a landing spot.
Kings rookie Isaac Jones was among the 28 players selected to participate in the G League Up Next Game on Feb. 16 at NBA All-Star Weekend.
Amid their 3-point shooting woes, the Orlando Magic are reportedly a dark horse to add Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson to their Paolo Banchero-led core.
Here is a rundown of some of the best landing spots for Fox, who, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, "is zeroed in on landing spot."
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