Report: De’Aaron Fox will not sign an extension this year

According to Sam Amick and Anthony Slater of The AthleticsSacramento’s star point guard De’Aaron Fox “has decided not to sign an extension this year.”

The news shouldn’t come as a shock, as Fox would become available for a supermax extension next season if he makes an All-NBA team. With two years left on his current contract, there is currently little incentive for Fox to accept an extension.

According to the report, his decision to wait is “in part because he wants to see how the roster shapes up for the long term.”

The Kings, armed with the No. 13 pick and pushing to keep up in the West, are looking to upgrade their roster this week. A deeper look at options, the De’Aaron Fox factor looming, and why they’re aggressive, @TheAthletic (of @anthonyvslater)https://t.co/NNJkje5JnJ

— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) June 24, 2024

Earlier in the 2023-24 season, De’Aaron Fox turned down a two-year, $105 million extension, likely for similar reasons. If he makes All-NBA, significantly more money will be available to him. If he doesn’t, a similar deal to the one currently on the table should still exist. The potential reward far outweighs the risks for the 26-year-old.

It will be interesting to watch how general manager Monte McNair improves the roster this season and whether Fox can perform well enough in more than 65 games to earn All-NBA honors and therefore qualify for a supermax extension.

When does the next NBA offseason date matter for De’Aaron Fox?

The NBA Draft is now a two-night event.

Wednesday, June 26 will serve as the first night of the 2024 NBA Draft, where the Sacramento Kings will make their first-round selection (13th). The second round of the draft will be held on Thursday, June 27, where the Kings will use their 45th overall pick.

Sacramento hasn’t had a first-round pick since 2022, when Iowa product selected Keegan Murray with the fourth overall pick.

Stay tuned to Sactown Sports for all your Kings draft coverage, including player profiles, pre-draft workout reports, draft night coverage and much more.

NBA offseason schedule

• Wednesday June 26 to Thursday June 27 – 2024 NBA Draft
• Sunday June 30 – Free agent negotiating window opens (3:00 PM PST)
• Saturday July 6 – Free agents can officially sign contracts
• July 12-22 – Las Vegas Summer League
• July 27 – August 11 – 2024 Olympic Games
• Friday September 27 – NBA training camps begin

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