Reasons for De'Aaron Fox to leave Kings for Spurs are piling up by the day

The Kings are on a five-game losing streak, and things are getting bad in Sacramento. De'Aaron Fox is bound to either request a trade or be outright moved by the front office in an effort to hit the reset button. They have only made the playoffs once in Fox's tenure, and he had been clear that if he's to sign an extension, he wants to make sure the organization is making the right moves.

The right moves don't involve throwing your star point guard under the bus in the media, and that's exactly what Mike Brown did last night.

De'Aaron Fox and the Kings are headed toward a divorce

The Detroit Pistons beat the Kings in regulation after being down three points with seconds left. Jaden Ivey knocked down a three and was fouled by Fox, leading to a four-point play and a heartbreaking loss for a reeling Sacramento team.

After the game, Kings' head coach Mike Brown was critical of the Fox; not saying his name, but still condemning his play in the waning moments very obviously.

Maybe Brown is feeling the pressure of another losing season, but when your team is struggling, the last thing you need to do is alienate your best player in front of the media. When Fox spoke to reporters, he seemed dejected, and his answers only enforced that feeling.

When asked what he saw on the Jaden Ivey 3-point play, Fox shrugged and said, "It doesn't really matter. It's not gonna make anybody feel better." His postgame interview lasted less than two minutes. That's not enough for their fans who are seeking accountability from their leader. However, it seems the lightning-quick guard has checked out.

The biggest move the Kings have made in recent history was a flop

The Kings aren't a splashy team. They don't have a history of making exciting blockbuster trades, but when they traded for DeMar DeRozan, there was a surge of energy through their fan base. The organization was finally going all-in on trying to win. However, that move is proving to be one of the worst big-name acquisitions of the NBA offseason.

The six-time all-star is averaging 20.7 points per game, but it's not enough to elevate the team to wins. He shoots too many 2-pointers in a league that emphasizes the three-ball. Many outside observers predicted DeRozan would not be a good fit from the beginning, and it's playing out exactly how many described it would.

Sacramento has gotten worse every year since they made the playoffs in the 2022-23 season, and with Fox becoming increasingly disgruntled, it's the perfect time to move him. Signing an unhappy superstar to an extension is ill-advised for an organization anyway.

Bradley Beal stuck around in Washington for the money and spent a chunk of his prime in a losing situation he didn't want to be in. Meanwhile, the Wizards were on the hook for a ridiculous amount of money they had to regret giving him. Fox and the Kings would be wise to learn from that situation and part ways soon.

The former Kentucky Wildcat is averaging 27 points per game, and San Antonio could use that extra offensive burst. The ideal timeline would see Sacramento stick it out for the rest of the season, maybe in hopes of turning it around, but not doing so, leading to an offseason trade to the Spurs.

This season's trade deadline hasn't passed and won't until February 6, but the Silver and Black need more than just a dynamic young point guard. They need a backup center, and they should focus on getting one unless the Kings make it clear that they're looking to move Fox sooner.

This is still a marathon for San Antonio, so they need to take a calculated approach but not be averse to a little risk. They have enough assets to take a swing here and there. If Fox and the Kings continue down the destructive path they're on, the Spurs should step up to the plate.