With the trade deadline looming, the Lakers have been linked to De’Aaron Fox, but a deal seems unlikely—especially with Austin Reaves off-limits.

On Tuesday, news broke that the Sacramento Kings are open to moving Fox before the NBA trade deadline and that he welcomes a potential change of scenery. Given that Fox's agent is Rich Paul, who has deep ties to the Lakers and represents LeBron James and Anthony Davis, L.A. was immediately suggested as a destination.

The Los Angeles Lakers will not give up Austin Reaves in any deal for De'Aaron Fox, which is why a trade is unlikely.