De'Aaron Fox and Jimmy Butler have been in trade talks, but it doesn't seem likley that they'll be traded for each other.

Through conversations with Kings officials in recent weeks, Houston Rockets officials were aware of the increasing likelihood of a potential De'Aaron Fox trade away from Sacramento, especially as the prospect of the 27-year-old guard signing a long-term extension with the Kings became less and less plausible.

The Houston Rockets hold the second seed spot in the Western Conference and are looking to add a star player to their roster. They will have bargaining powe