On December 7, Beijing time, the odds of Kings star Fox were updated, and the Magic are currently at the top of the list, the Rockets are third, and the Clippers and Nuggets are tied for fourth. The details are as follows-
1. Magic +400, 2. Heat +450, 3. Rockets +600, 4. Nuggets and Clippers +700, 6. Spurs +1000, 7. Timberwolves +1200, 8. Pelicans +1400.
It was previously reported that Fox's future with the Kings is in doubt, and a big reason is that Fox and new signing DeRozan have not had good chemistry. The Kings currently have a 10-13 record and sit in 12th place in the West.
The Kings' struggles have led some to wonder if the team will choose to be a seller rather than a buyer before the trade deadline, or even if Fox himself will be involved in those negotiations.
Last month, Fox rejected a $165 million contract extension. People thought it was Fox's chance to make a lot of money next summer, and there was nothing to worry about. But executives from other teams aren't so sure, and they're ready to make a shot," NBA reporter Matt Moore reported.
Moore added: "If Fox is named to the All-Star team and is expected to get a super-cap salary, then there is a good chance that this negotiation will be changed immediately, and for a player who is averaging 27+5+6 per game and has room for improvement, it is definitely possible [to stay in the team for a long time]." But if he doesn't make the cut, and the Kings have a problem with the season, things can get tricky. Fox's agency is Klutch Sports, which means there's always something dramatic. โ
The Magic are the most favored in Fox's potential next home, and the Rockets are also at the top of the rankings, with their current main point guard VanVleet having a team option of 44.88 million next season.