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De'Aaron Fox scratched for Spurs preseason opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 12:27 AM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

De'Aaron Fox scratched for Spurs preseason opener
Summary

De'Aaron Fox is a late scratch for the Spurs' postseason opener against the Kings on October 9, 2026, due to general soreness following practice. The decision came after Fox's pregame warmup, where the training staff determined he had reached his workload limit. Julian Champagnie will start in his place, altering the expected three-point guard lineup.

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  • •De'Aaron Fox scratches due to soreness
  • •Julian Champagnie to start instead
  • •Decision made after pregame warmup
  • •Spurs face Kings in opener
  • •Altered lineup affects game strategy
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  • 12:27 AMYahoo Sports — De’Aaron Fox is a late scratch for tonight’s Spurs …
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