For me, obviously, we're continuing to build."Of course, regardless of how much money is available, most NBA players want to be able to compete for a championship. As Fox enters his prime, it makes sense for him to make sure Sacramento is the right place for him to stay competitive.

The Sacramento Kings organization is not accustomed to being in the position that they’re in right now. Consider, before the 2023 NBA Playoffs, it had been 16 years since the Kings last made an appearance in the postseason.

Earlier this week, it was reported that De'Aaron Fox turned down a three-year Kings contract extension to pursue a more lucrative deal next NBA offseason. But there are other reasons beyond money as to why the star point guard is playing the waiting game.

Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron Fox has revealed why he turned down a contract extension offer from his NBA team. Recently, ESPN’s NBA insider Shams Charania reported that De’Aaron Fox rejected a three-year,

The All-Star point guard is entering his eighth season with the Kings after coming out of Kentucky as the No. 5 pick in the 2017 NBA draft.

The guard is in "no rush" to sign an extension, but there's urgency in Sacramento to evolve from playoff hopeful to mainstay.

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox is betting on himself. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Fox will bypass the three-year, $165 million extension he was eligible for this offseason. The Kings’ star point guard will angle for an even bigger extension next offseason.

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox shared on Friday his reasons for taking a cautious approach to signing a contract extension. According to Sam Amick and Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Fox indicated that he wants to ensure the Kings are structured for future success before making a commitment.