Speaking to reporters at Wednesday’s shootaround, Kings guard De’Aaron Fox “validated reports” that the team is listening to trade inquiries for him, according to Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee.

“In this business, you have to put those emotions aside,” Fox said. “Obviously, everybody especially who were here during that long (postseason drought), and who was on this team when we made the playoffs, obviously that means a lot to everybody.

With just eight days remaining before the NBA trade deadline, one of the latest storylines to emerge involves De’Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings. After reports surfaced that the Kings are now open to moving the 27-year-old star,