De'Aaron Fox misses Spurs' preseason opener due to soreness
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 7:45 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
De'Aaron Fox did not participate in the San Antonio Spurs' preseason opener against the Atlanta Hawks on October 8, 2026, due to tightness from a morning workout. Coach Mitch Johnson indicated that the issue is not serious, and Fox is expected to join the team for an upcoming exhibition trip to Phoenix. The Spurs lost the game 123-116, with rookie Kingston Flemings making notable contributions for the Hawks.
- •Fox missed the game due to soreness after practice.
- •Coach Mitch Johnson expects Fox to return shortly.
- •Spurs lost to the Hawks 123-116 in the preseason opener.
- •Rookie Kingston Flemings scored 15 points off the bench for Atlanta.
- •Spurs will travel to Phoenix for a two-game exhibition trip.
- 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — De’Aaron Fox’s late scratch ruined 3-guard Spurs starting lineup. Will it start in regular season?
- 6:49 PMYahoo Sports — Why De'Aaron Fox is still awaiting his preseason debut
"After De’Aaron Fox missed the San Antonio Spurs’ preseason opener against the Atlanta Hawks , robbing Mitch Johnson of a chance to see his 3-guard lineup firsthand, will he get that opportunity during the regular season? Dylan Harper has high hopes for the Spurs . After starting alongside Stephon Castle in San Antonio’s 123-116 loss to the Hawks, […] The post De’Aaron Fox’s late scratch ruined 3-guard Spurs starting lineup. Will it start in regular season? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The All-Star guard missed Thursday's preseason opener, depriving Mitch Johnson of a chance to start a much-anticipated backcourt combination
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 7:45 PMDe’Aaron Fox’s late scratch ruined 3-guard Spurs starting lineup. Will it start in regular season?
After De’Aaron Fox missed the San Antonio Spurs’ preseason opener against the Atlanta Hawks , robbing Mitch Johnson of a chance to see his 3-guard lineup firsthand, will he get that opportunity during the regular season? Dylan Harper has high hopes for the Spurs . After starting alongside Stephon Castle in San Antonio’s 123-116 loss to the Hawks, […] The post De’Aaron Fox’s late scratch ruined 3-guard Spurs starting lineup. Will it start in regular season? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 6:49 PMWhy De'Aaron Fox is still awaiting his preseason debut
The All-Star guard missed Thursday's preseason opener, depriving Mitch Johnson of a chance to start a much-anticipated backcourt combination
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