On top of Barnes' potential return, the Kings can likely poach the Spurs' Rookie of the Year front-runner Stephon Castle in a deal. Castle is averaging 11.7 points and 3.6 assists as the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, proving to be acclimating to the next level rather quickly at just 20 years old.

The Rockets are reportedly content with their current roster despite De'Aaron Fox trade rumors beginning to surface.

The Rockets seem leery of trading for De'Aaron Fox. Will that extend to deals for other veterans that could raise their ceiling by breaking up their young core?

The Houston Rockets don't intend to join the De'Aaron Fox trade sweepstakes after the guard reportedly requested a trade from the Sacramento Kings.

Per The Athletic’s Kelly Iko, Houston could pursue an asset-related trade by the NBA’s Feb. 6 in-season deadline. They won’t go after De’Aaron Fox.

Dea’Aaron Fox is being made available by the Sacramento Kings and amid the trade rumors that are swirling before the February 6th deadline, we have the six best landing spots for the All-Star point guard.

The Kings point guard has a preferred destination, according to reports, but these teams make the most sense as a landing spot.

Fox should be an attractive addition for any team involved. The one-time All-Star is as productive as ever during the 2024-25 NBA season. Fox is averaging 25.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 1.5 steals per game.

The Lakers are expected to be active at the trade deadline, but so are many of their rivals. What potential deals could actually sabotage their enemies?

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.