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.

DeMar DeRozan has long expressed his desire to retire as a Toronto Raptor. The six-time All-Star made it clear in Open Gym that he wants to sign a one-day contract with Toronto when his career ends. Kings Trade Rumors Make DeMar DeRozan Raptors Reunion ‘Likely Demar DeRozan’s Retirement Plan: A Return to the Raptors  “It’s the only place I would want to go out as well,

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.