On Sunday morning, the NBA landscape underwent a dramatic transformation due to a surprising trade between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers that involved Luka Dončić and Anthony Davis. However, the significant moves didn’t stop there; just hours later, another major transaction captured the attention of sports media personalities.
Earlier this week, reports indicated that the Sacramento Kings were exploring trade offers for star point guard De’Aaron Fox. The most logical destination was the San Antonio Spurs, where Fox could become the future floor general alongside Victor Wembanyama. This scenario materialized on Sunday night, but the league’s dynamics were even more complex than anticipated.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, a three-team trade involving the Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls, and Spurs has been finalized. Fox and Jordan McLaughlin are headed to San Antonio, while Zach LaVine, Sidy Cissoko, and a total of six draft picks will be moving to Sacramento. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls regain their 2025 first-round pick, previously traded to the Spurs, in addition to acquiring Zach Collins, Tre Jones, and Kevin Huerter.
Full trade:
Spurs: De’Aaron Fox, Jordan McLaughlin
Kings: Zach LaVine, Sidy Cissoko, three first round picks (2025 CHA, 2027 SAS, 2031 MIN), three second round picks (2025 CHI, 2028 DEN, 2028 own back)
Bulls: Zach Collins, Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter, their own 2025 pick via SAS https://t.co/UgwylCUYAO
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 3, 2025
This latest trade may not have the star power or shock value of the Davis-Dončić deal, but it still left many in the media astonished by the whirlwind of activity in just 24 hours. Notably, Ariel Helwani shared his thoughts on X, stating, “Over/under 5 years Spurs are playing in the WCF. I say under.”
Over/under 5 years Spurs are playing in the WCF.
I say under. https://t.co/71MWK5YLng
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) February 3, 2025
ESPN radio host Evan Cohen also weighed in, remarking, “Feels like the Kings got more for Fox than the Mavs did for Luka.”
Feels like the Kings got more for Fox than the Mavs did for Luka. https://t.co/cg6xIO2DFH
— Evan Cohen (@EvCoRadio) February 3, 2025
Michelle Beadle of Mad Dog Sports Radio chimed in as well, noting the Spurs’ potential for their sixth championship following the addition of Fox: “Had to go into the vault. The Race for Seis begins.”
Had to go into the vault. 😂
The Race for Seis begins… #GSG pic.twitter.com/L7OJBQ4Vyt
— Michelle Beadle (@MichelleDBeadle) February 3, 2025
ESPN’s Alan Hahn observed, “NBA Trade Deadline might be more exciting than the season itself.”
NBA Trade Deadline might be more exciting than the season itself. https://t.co/YCe3A4Kuvy
— Alan Hahn (@alanhahn) February 3, 2025
As the trade deadline approaches on Thursday, the future of Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler remains uncertain, suggesting that more blockbuster deals could still be in the works. Regardless, if this is the last high-profile trade before the deadline, it will mark one of the most notable in recent NBA history due to the chaotic events of Sunday.
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