The Los Angeles Lakers have started gaining some momentum after the poor start of the 2022 season. The team has been victorious in five out of their last six games. They are looking to be at .500 for the 2022 trade window. During this time, there have been several rumors about potential trade deals involving the Los Angeles Lakers. These rumors became more prominent when Sac Kings\’ star De\’Aaron Fox signed Russell Westbrook\’s agent Rich Paul. However, Fox has recently denied the reports of him moving to LA.
De\’Aaron Fox Joining The Lakers?
Recently, Sacramento Kings point guard De\’Aaron Fox made an intriguing decision to sign the Klutch Sports. However, this has raised some eyebrows. And many reports began claiming that this is an indicator that Fox might be moving to the LA Lakers. This claim also sought solid ground when Lakers\’ star player LeBron James himself retweeted the post of his moving. He even welcomed Fox to join the agency.
Welcome to the family @swipathefox!!! #KlutchGene https://t.co/vPJF7CYg4J
— LeBron James (@KingJames) November 28, 2022
Meanwhile, in his exclusive interview with Chris Haynes, Fox addressed rumors about the move. During the conversation, Fox revealed that he has no plans to join the Lakers as he would like to stay with the Kings. He insisted that the action had nothing to do with his desire to move on or be moved. The move was more focussed on the basketball business. In his opinion, the agreement with Klutch Sports raises his status considerably.
Fox also said that the main reason for his choice to relocate to Klutch was an improvement. Klutch Sports has been able to negotiate arrangements that have actually rewarded a number of athletes, given the clientele the agency has amassed. De\’Aaron Fox stated that the Sacramento Kings were where he wanted to be. So, the fans of the Kings can exhale with relief as a result. The Kings have at last reached the stage where they can say they have another star-caliber player, with the 24-year-old guard poised for a breakout season.
This season, De\’Aaron Fox has become a player to watch out for. Fox has made a splash on the scene after operating mostly unnoticed for the majority of his career. The CEO of Klutch Sports, Rich Paul, is regarded as one of the top NBA agents. For a rising star like Fox, joining the agency in this aspect seems more than logical. However, the actual shift has given rise to various rumors.
Clients of Klutch are frequently seen as trade targets or players hoping to sign a large contract because of the nature of the relationships between NBA clubs and Klutch clients. He found himself amid speculations of a trade after Fox signed on as a client of Klutch. The 24-year-old guard\’s decision to join with Klutch was a clue that he wanted to be traded, especially because he is now serving the second year of a large five-year deal. At least among basketball fans in general. But in an exclusive chat with Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report, the Kings player addressed the circumstance.
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