De'Aaron Fox sat down with Vlade Divac after the Sacramento Kings made a series of move that led to the exits of Iman Shumpert, Justin Jackson, Ben McLemore and Skal Labissiere.

“When it happened right before the game, there was a little sting,” Fox told NBC Sports California on Sunday afternoon as he prepared to take on the Phoenix Suns. “It was kind of unexpected but not too unexpected. I think it was good for the team, and I do trust what Vlade’s doing. Since I’ve been here, it’s all positive things and great things. I think we’re still stepping in the right direction.”

Divac said his door is always open.

“Personally, I love it, not just De’Aaron, everybody -- how they react,” Divac said. “It shows to me that everyone has a heart. The emotions are there. I love it.”

Fox was able to clear his head with the conversation with Divac.

“Just the direction that we’re trying to get the team to go,” Fox said. “We do feel like we got better after the trades. We’re just working on chemistry after the trade, and ultimately, trying to make the playoffs with such a young team.”