The Sacramento Kings may be prioritizing their long-term future over the present by declining to acquire Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving.
Sam Amico of Amico Hoops reported Sunday the Kings were prepared to offer the Cavs De'Aaron Fox and Kosta Koufos as part of a trade to get Irving. NBC Sports California's James Ham reported, however, that Sacramento remain committed to keeping Fox.
ESPN.com's Brian Windhorst first reported Friday that Irving wanted out of Cleveland in order to escape LeBron James' shadow and "play in a situation where he can be more of a focal point.