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.

The "Light the Beam" era of the Sacramento Kings is rapidly devolving into yet another dark time for the forlorn franchise. De'Aaron Fox's refusal to sign a contract extension has forced the Kings to recoup whatever value they can retain on the trade market before the Feb.