NBA Fans React to LeBron James, Sacramento Kings Trade Rumor

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was recently connected to the Sacramento Kings.

Dec 1, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles the ball downcourt against the Utah Jazz during the second half at the Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images / Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images

The Sacramento Kings have started their 2024-25 campaign with a 12-13 record through their first 25 games. While they sit outside of the playoff picture looking in, there remains a lot of hope for this Kings squad filled with talent.

Sacramento has one of the best starting lineups in the NBA with De'Aaron Fox, Malik Monk, DeMar DeRozan, Keegan Murray, and Domantas Sabonis, but their questionable depth seems to hold them back from being a contender.

For the Kings to ascend to the next level, many fans believe they must look to the trade market. With just a couple of months until February's deadline, a game-changing move could be in order.

A recent report from Heavy Sports' Steve Bulpett revealed that an anonymous NBA executive believes the Kings could be a potential trade destination for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James.

An anonymous NBA executive suggests that LeBron James should request a trade to Sacramento to team up with De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis

“LeBron would take Fox and Sabonis and elevate the hell out of them — particularly Fox. With that threesome, those guys could be a force.”… pic.twitter.com/hcAgzJYVGP

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) December 12, 2024

Sacramento being thrown around as a possible destination for the argued GOAT is certainly eye-catching, as the Kings are likely the last Pacific Division franchise James would consider.

Still, the rumor has sparked conversations across the league, with many fans reacting on social media.

One fan questioned, "This anonymous NBA Executive wouldn't happen to be employed by the Kings now, would they?"

"Let's be real, LeBron would help any team with a solid supporting cast become a championship contender," another fan says.

"LeBron's challenge now that he's finally showing real decline is that his effectiveness is still predicated on being ball-dominant," one fan comments. "Not sure how he elevates Fox, whose max value is ALSO dependent on being ball-dominant."

"Never thought about it, but this would be nice fit," another fan voices. "Especially with Murray and monk. But sadly Murray would have to be sent over in the trade"

Fans certainly have mixed emotions over the report, but the doubters likely do not have to worry considering how far a LeBron-Kings trade is from reality.

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