Now with Fox possibly on the move, DeRozan is looking ahead in his career. The 35-year-old is in his final few seasons of his NBA career and he is clearly wanting to play on a contending team, which the Kings may not be if they deal Fox.

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

The Sacramento Kings made a splash in the 2024 offseason, acquiring six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan via sign-and-trade with the Chicago Bulls. Pairing DeRozan with De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis was an incredible move on paper, but the Kings have had an underwhelming season.

The six-time All-Star addressed the situation on FanDuel’s “Run It Back” podcast as trade talks swirl in Sacramento.

In Sunday's matchup against the Washington Wizards, DeRozan reached an impressive feat that proves how elite of an offensive weapon he has been. DeRozan passed Hall of Famer Allen Iverson for 29th place on the NBA all-time scoring list, reaching 24,379 career points.

DeMar DeRozan scored 32 points, Domantas Sabonis had 26 points and 18 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings overcame an 18-point deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 123-117 on Wednesday night.

Could De’Aaron Fox’s uncertain future with the Kings impact other players on the team? DeMar DeRozan, who chose Sacramento this past offseason and Fox played a big role in that, admitted the situation involving the latest trade rumors around Fox is tough and shared how it could alter his decision to remain with the Kings for the final years of his

The USC Trojans have several former players in the NBA producing at a high level. From savvy veterans like Sacramento's DeMar DeRozan to budding stars like Cleveland's Evan Mobley, the Trojans' impacts are scattered among the league.