The fundamental assumption is that Fox pushes for a commerce, and the Kings aren’t able to commit the sort of wage he’d anticipate in an extension. In that case, then Sacramento wants to maximise its return. Different groups can provide veterans, picks, and/or prospects, however few can match what Houston can with Sheppard and Whitmore. Sheppard, the No. 3 general choose in June, was named almost certainly to win Rookie of the Yr and was picked as the most effective participant from his class in 5 years (by way of the annual GM survey, H/T John Schuhmann of NBA.com). “They’d love Reed in Sacramento,” one Eastern Conference executive said about Fox to Houston. -via Bleacher Report / December 30, 2024
