De'Aaron Fox struggles in NBA Finals, Spurs consider future plans

De'Aaron Fox's performance in the NBA Finals has raised concerns as he averaged 41.4% shooting and 29.4% from three-point range. Despite these struggles, sources indicate the Spurs remain committed to keeping him as their starting point guard entering next season. With the team's rookie contracts keeping salary cap space manageable, Fox’s $49.8 million deal looks less burdensome. The Spurs are positioned under the luxury tax line while preparing for the 2026-27 season, during which the expected emergence of Dylan Harper could change Fox's role. Speculation about Fox's potential shift to a bench role akin to Manu Ginobili has surfaced as the Spurs aim for a championship run.

• 3:04 PMCBS NBA — De'Aaron Fox was an NBA Finals flop, but he remains a luxury the Spurs can afford to keep