Monk racked up a team-high 21 points (8-18 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 40 minutes during Wednesday's 117-104 loss to the 76ers. Monk led the Kings in scoring with 21 points Wednesday,

The Spurs can offer more draft picks than pretty much anyone but fail to have players who can keep the Kings afloat. Yahoo's Kevin O'Connor suggested a mock trade that would give the Kings some running room. Kings get: John Collins, Collin Sexton, two first-round pick (unspecified)

Immediately, fans started firing up the trade machine. With a bevy of draft picks, the Spurs can make a deal that would allow the Kings to rebuild, although with Domantas Sabonis, Malik Monk, and DeMar DeRozan on the roster, perhaps the Kings don't want to embrace a tank.

With the trade deadline looming, De'Aaron Fox could be back on the trading block after a season of speculation.

The Sacramento Kings are listening to offers for De'Aaron Fox before the NBA trade deadline. Expect more twists and turns.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the Kings are expected to open talks for All-Star guard De’Aaron Fox ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. The San Antonio Spurs have been rumored as a preferred destination for Fox with significant mutual interest from both sides, according to Forbes NBA reporter Evan Sidery.

Sacramento Kings fans are concerned about De'Aaron Fox's injury, which currently leaves his availability uncertain for crucial upcoming games. Fox, averaging 25.1 points per game, has been a key player this season.

Malik Monk scores 21points in the Sacramento Kings’ 117-104 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on January 29, 2025, at Wells Fargo Center.Malik Monk highlights: Watch Kings star score 21 points vs. 76ers

De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings are seemingly headed for a breakup. The Athletic's Sam Amick reported Tuesday that Fox's agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, has advised the Kings it would be wise for them to move him now,

Sacramento lost, 117-104, at the Wells Fargo Center, against a 76ers team missing former MVP Joel Embiid and All-Star Paul George, and that was also playing on the back end of a back-to-back.

If the San Antonio Spurs want to make a deal for De'Aaron Fox, they will have to confront an uncomfortable reality.