Just one year after that, are going to be traded? US media has exploded the 4 potential plans for Spurs to trade Fox

In the free market of the NBA, changes are always the norm. As one of the hottest young defenders in the league in the past, Fox just started his journey with the San Antonio Spurs last season, but with the Spurs missing the playoffs last season, rumors about Fox's future trade have become rampant. Although he has only entered the Spurs for a year, his long-term prospects in the team are full of uncertainty. The US media has exposed his four potential trading plans, so let us analyze them in depth.

Fox is a young defender born on December 20, 1997, with amazing physical fitness. With its unparalleled speed and explosive power, it has quickly emerged since being selected by the Kings with the fifth pick in the first round in 2017. During the years of the Kings, he has gradually grown into the core of the team, selected as the Best Week many times, and was selected as the Best of the Regular Season in 2023 and selected as the Third Team of the All-Star Western Conference Substitute, becoming the assist king of Kings (after moving to Sacramento).

In February this year, in order to rebuild the playoff lineup around Vampan Yama, the Spurs welcomed Fox. However, various early signs suggest that his fate with the Spurs may not be unbreakable. Fox, 27, is in the prime of his career, but his contract is only $37 million a year, and he will become a free agent next summer. His career average of 21.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists, and his 44.6% shooting percentage has made many teams salivate. Meanwhile, with Dylan Harper joining the Spurs and the backcourt talent, Fox's future is becoming increasingly confusing, and San Antonio may even trade it before the trade deadline in exchange for a generous return. Four potential trading plans have surfaced. Plan 1: The Heat finds the starting point guard he has always dreamed of. For the Heat, the starting point guard position has been a heart-wrenching illness for a long time. The arrival of Fox is very likely to become a good cure for chronic diseases. In this deal suggested by the US media, the Spurs will receive Andrew Wiggins, Heywood Highsmith and the 2030 first-round draft pick; the Heat will receive Fox and the 2032 second-round draft pick.

From the Heat's perspective, although giving up Wiggins and Highsmith, two important rotation players, will weaken the team's strength, getting an All-Star point guard is undoubtedly a valuable investment. With the combination of Fox and Bam Adebayo, the Heat's competitiveness in the East will be greatly improved, and may cause storms in the new season and launch a storm to the top competitors.

As for the Spurs, youth army construction is still the team's core strategy. Without Fox, they can pour more training resources into 2025 draft player Dylan Harper, allowing him to grow hand in hand with Vinban Yama. With a number of potential new stars such as Stephen Castle, Jeremy Sohan, Devin Wassel and Kelden Johnson, the Spurs are expected to reshape their glory in the Western Conference.

Plan 2: The Chicago Bulls have added star power

The Chicago Bulls have been in an embarrassing situation in recent years, and the team urgently needs a star player to break the deadlock. The appearance of De Aaron Fox undoubtedly gave them the dawn of hope.

The US media proposed a trading plan: the Spurs will get Patrick Williams, Kevin Hult, the 2029 first-round draft pick and the 2030 second-round draft pick; the Bulls will get Fox. For the Spurs, which are in the reconstruction stage, they value future development potential. Although Patrick Williams and sharpshooter Kevin Hult are not superstars, they are expected to achieve breakthroughs in the new environment, and their shooting ability can open up broad offensive space for Vinban Yama. In addition, the Spurs will also gain two draft picks to further enrich the team's future talent reserves.

In contrast, the Bulls, since Derek Ross left, the team has been lacking a real star point guard. Fox's joining will greatly enhance the team's offensive firepower and field influence, inject a shot of augmentation into the team, and it is expected to achieve a counterattack in the competitive landscape of the Eastern Conference.

Plan III: The Celtics create the new three Eastern Conference

This summer, the Boston Celtics experienced a series of personnel changes, and the team's future is full of variables. However, if you can successfully obtain De Aaron Fox, everything will be different.

Proposed deal details are: San Antonio Spurs get Derek White, Sam Hauser and 2031 first-round picks; Boston Celtics get Fox. As one of the NBA's most coveted guards, Fox can bring many quality trading options to the Spurs. Derek White and Sam Hauser are experienced and comprehensive, with the ability to play an important role in San Antonio. At the same time, the 2031 first-round draft pick has also added important bargaining chips to the Spurs' future planning.

For the Celtics, this deal is a masterpiece. Without touching on the superstar combination of Tatum and Brown, Fox was successfully introduced and instantly formed the new three giants in the East. Although it may be difficult to achieve great things in the 2024-25 season, with Fox, Brown, Tatum and potential Anfini Simmons at the helm, the Celtics are expected to become a strong contender for the championship after Tatum returns.

Plan 4: The Pelicans won Zion Williamson's capable helper

In the Western Conference, the New Orleans Pelicans have been struggling in difficulties for a long time. How to find a powerful helper for the dissatisfied superstar Zion Williamson has become a problem that the team needs to solve urgently. Fox may be the answer they are looking for. The

trading plan is as follows: The San Antonio Spurs won Trey Murphy III, Jose Alvarado, Yves Missy and the 2028 first-round pick and 2030 first-round pick; the New Orleans Pelicans received Fox and 2032 second-round pick. For the Spurs, this trading plan is very attractive. Trey Murphy III, Jose Alvarado and Yves Missy all have a positive impact on the team's rotation, but what really impressed them were two first-round picks, which not only provided opportunities for the team's young core to upgrade, but also gave them more initiative in future deals.

The Pelicans' relationship with Zion Williamson has reached a critical juncture, and the introduction of Fox is expected to be the first step for the team to get out of the predicament. With an elite point guard, the New Orleans Pelicans' offense will be greatly improved and perhaps achieve its first breakthrough in years in the Western Conference competition.

Where will the future of de Aaron Fox go is still unknown. In San Antonio, he seems to be in a waiting game with the Spurs. As the offseason progresses, we will gradually clarify their plans for the upcoming season and beyond. But no matter what the final result is, one thing is certain that Fox's outstanding strength will make him a key variable in any team's roster.