The Sacramento Kings have reportedly opened up for trade talks surrounding De'Aaron Fox before the Feb. 6 deadline.

As the Miami Heat are connected to Sacramento Kings star De'Aaron Fox after reports of the guard possibly being moved ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline, Bam Adebayo could be a key factor in the decision. The Heat were even favored at one point to acquire Fox with one of the reasons being the connection between himself and Fox.

The Miami Heat have had a solid season, but they could become championship contenders by making a trade with the Sacramento Kings for their star guard.

The Miami Heat could enter the race to acquire Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox via trade this season or free agency next summer. "He played with Bam Adebayo [in college]," ESPN's Tim Bontemps said on the Brian Windhorst and The Hoop Collective podcast.

That’s because the Spurs — reportedly Fox’s preferred trade destination — currently have nine tradeable first-round picks that they can include in a deal to the Heat’s one tradeable first-round selection. San Antonio also has young talent such as Keldon Johnson, Devin Vassell and others who it can add to any trade package for Fox.

The Miami Heat (23-23) fell to seventh place in the Eastern Conference in a 20-point loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers (38-9) 126-106. Here’s a look at four major

According to Bovada, the Miami Heat are the favorite (+450) to acquire him. The Heat are followed by the San Antonio Spurs (+500), Minnesota Timberwolves (+500) and Houston Rockets (+600).

The status of two key players is in question as the Sacramento Kings prepare to visit the New York Knicks on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. The Kings are listing point guard De’Aaron Fox as questionable due to a right thumb sprain. Knicks shooting guard Josh Hart is questionable because of right knee soreness.

According to NBA insider Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports, De’Aaron Fox is open to the Sacramento Kings trading him to the San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat or Houston Rockets. The Kings are expected to open up talks to potentially trade Fox.

The Miami Heat could pursue a massive four-team deal with the San Antonio Spurs, Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns.

Shams Charania reported Tuesday that the Kings are now picking up the phone for De'Aaron Fox. Could the Heat get involved? Read more here!