Kings star DeMar DeRozan admitted De'Aaron Fox's uncertain future with the team makes his decision to remain in Sacramento "tough."

Kings shooting guard DeMar DeRozan gave an honest answer about his future amid De'Aaron Fox's trade speculation.

It’s tough because looking at the landscape before I came here those were the guys I talked to, Fox, Domantas, and Malik,” DeRozan said. “Those are the core guys that made it easy for me to make

Retirement is down the line, but when you do retire, you’ve always spoken about retiring as a Toronto Raptor and how special that place is to you. Does that still hold true? Do you still feel that way?

Kings star DeMar DeRozan hints at possibly reconsidering his future with the Kings if the team were to trade De'Aaron Fox.

De'Aaron Fox responds to a fan's wild take amid the trade rumors involving the Sacramento Kings star point guard.

The Kings would not only be flush with assets for the future, but would, at least, have a puncher's chance at acquiring one of the most valuable assets in the league right now: the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. That pick would give them the opportunity to select Cooper Flagg, one of the best NBA Draft prospects we've seen in recent memory.

The clock is ticking on Sacramento. Would Houston or Orlando make a play for the point guard? Or will the Spurs form a dynamic duo?

The Sacramento Kings are expected to open trade talks for All-Star point guard De'Aaron Fox ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline, according to multiple reports. There is expected to be a robust market for Fox's services,

While Fox is likely to sign an extension with the Spurs if he’s traded there, other inquiring teams are likely viewing him as a rental (he’s under contract through 2025/26), and the Kings will have to evaluate those offers as such.

Though the Kings star is making his future intentions clear, he's doing so while giving Sacramento a chance to fully evaluate the market.