NBA Rumors: The teams with the best chances to acquire De'Aaron Fox and Jimmy Butler

NBA Rumors: De'Aaron Fox and Jimmy Butler are at the center of some of the main trade rumors before the NBA trade deadline on February 6th. According to insider Sam Amick of The Athletic, the San Antonio Spurs and the Sacramento Kings have discussed a potential trade involving Fox. While there are no guarantees that the deal will be completed before the deadline, the Spurs are Fox's preferred destination. However, since he does not have a no-trade clause in his contract, Sacramento could send him to any team they see fit.

The Kings are exploring multiple options for their future and have shown no interest in acquiring Jimmy Butler, who has requested to leave the Miami Heat. League sources have indicated that the Sacramento team does not view Butler as the answer to their needs and is not actively pursuing a trade for him. The Miami forward is currently suspended indefinitely as the franchise works on finding him a new destination.

Butler, on the other hand, is hoping to be traded to the Phoenix Suns, but he also lacks control over his destination since he does not have a no-trade clause in his contract. Throughout the season, the veteran forward is averaging 17.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game, shooting 54.0% from the field, 36.1% from three-point range, and 80.1% on free throws. Since joining Miami in 2019, he has led the team to two NBA Finals appearances.

Fox, one of the league's top point guards, is posting averages of 25.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 6.2 assists this season, with shooting percentages of 46.8% from the field, 32.1% from beyond the arc, and 82.9% from the free-throw line. While the Spurs seem to be his preferred destination, the Kings still need to evaluate which option provides them with the best return in any potential trade.

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