The Dallas Mavericks sent the NBA into a frenzy when they traded the megastar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for a return including Anthony Davis. Some have already called it the most shocking trade in NBA history, and it also has some players on their toes.

That was a not-so-subtle tribute to star guard De'Aaron Fox, whom they traded to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. Despite not having Fox's offensive skillset, the Kings found plenty of offense early on and got timely buckets from DeMar DeRozan and Malik Monk late in a 116-114 Minnesota Timberwolves loss Monday night at Target Center in Minneapolis.

DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points on 14-for-25 shooting, and the Sacramento Kings held on for a 116-114 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night in Minneapolis.

The sight of DeMar DeRozan and Malik Monk throwing daggers at the Timberwolves has become familiar. DeRozan has averaged more points against the Wolves than any other team in his career, while Monk’s shotmaking has keyed multiple Kings wins in Target Center over the past three seasons.