Spurs Acquire De'Aaron Fox in Multi-Team Trade
De'Aaron Fox is heading to the Spurs as part of a blockbuster trade, which also involves the Kings and Bulls. This move is expected to elevate the Spurs' championship aspirations.
In July, the San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls and Sacramento Kings got together for a three-team trade. In that deal, the Kings made a questionable move for a big-name guard (DeMar DeRozan, the Bulls focused primarily on saving money (by not taking on the contract of Harrison Barnes), and the Spurs walked away with the best overall asset in the deal: unprotected swap rights on Sacramento’s 2031 first-round pick.
In a familiar pattern, the same three teams have struck another significant deal: the Spurs have secured De’Aaron Fox as a potential All-Star sidekick for Victor Wembanyama.
San Antonio Spurs: A
The Spurs continue to bolster their roster with young, high-talent players while maintaining flexibility for future adjustments.
Sacramento Kings: D
Despite the circumstances, the Kings find themselves struggling to create a clear direction, complicating their aspirations for the future.
Chicago Bulls: D
The Bulls have not bettered their situation with this trade, facing questions about their direction moving forward.
