The Sacramento Kings edged out the Houston Rockets with a final score of 132-127 during last night’s thrilling matchup. DeMar DeRozan was the standout performer for the Kings and led the team to a much-needed victory.

You know, sometimes change is just good. And I think for us, it was just needed—a new breath of life, in a sense. Doug, being an ex-player, already had

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

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DeMar DeRozan scored 31 points, while Malik Monk added 28 and nine assists as Sacramento Kings beat the Houston Rockets 132-127. Behind by 16 points midway through the third quarter, the Rockets charged back to take a 91-90 lead early in the fourth.

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

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

Let's take a look at five potential trade candidates ahead of Thursday's deadline:

Sacramento Kings' DeMar DeRozan, right, goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers past the Sacramento Kings 117-104 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory.

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

Regardless of whether the Sacramento Kings move De'Aaron Fox by the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline, they need to recognize this as an organizational pivot point.