Kings interim coach Doug Christie knows what it feels like to be traded midseason. That’s because it happened to him, in Sacramento, where he spent the majority of his playing career.

Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox is suddenly a frightening combination to deal with in the West. With toughness from Chris Paul, Harrison Barnes and Jeremy Sochan, and the rapid rise of rookie Stephon Castle, the Spurs could quickly become a legit threat to win a postseason series. No team is going to want to face them in April.

De’Aaron Fox is going to the San Antonio Spurs. Zach LaVine is joining the Sacramento Kings. The Chicago Bulls are getting back full control of their 2025 first-round pick via the Spurs. Another NBA blockbuster involving three teams has gone down,