Kendrick Perkins suggests Spurs trade De’Aaron Fox after Finals
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 11:05 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
De’Aaron Fox’s performance in the 2026 NBA Finals has come under scrutiny following the San Antonio Spurs’ loss to the New York Knicks in five games. Fox averaged 12.8 points and struggled offensively, prompting ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins to recommend the Spurs move on from him to focus on rookie Dylan Harper. Perkins highlighted Harper's strong postseason play, where he averaged 18.0 points per game and showcased potential as a key player for the Spurs. Fox faces a challenging future with his significant contract extension, set to start soon, complicating potential trade discussions.
- •Spurs lost to Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals, clinching Knicks' first championship since 1973.
- •Fox averaged 12.8 points and shot 34.3% during the Finals.
- •Harper scored 18.0 points per game, showing promise during the series.
- •Perkins believes Fox's role is diminishing as Harper emerges.
- •Fox's contract extension starts soon, complicating trade options.
- 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — ’That’s How You Lose the Locker Room’ — NBA Champion Argues Spurs HC Mitch Johnson Was ’Scared’ To Start Dylan Harper Over De’Aaron Fox
- 7:48 AMYahoo Sports — NBA fan finds real reason why Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson chose De’Aaron Fox over Dylan Harper
- 5:11 AMYahoo Sports — ’That Spot Belongs to Dylan Harper’ — NBA Champion Urges Spurs To Cut Ties With De’Aaron Fox After Abysmal Finals Performance
"De’Aaron Fox’s future with the San Antonio Spurs could be in jeopardy after his disappointing 2026 NBA Finals performance against the New York Knicks. However, Brendan Haywood, who won the 2011 championship with the Dallas Mavericks, believes the blame for San Antonio’s Finals letdown should not be limited to Fox alone but should also extend to Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson’s rotations.
"Mitch Johnson’s loyalty to De’Aaron Fox became one of the loudest San Antonio Spurs debates of the NBA Finals, and one fan account turned that frustration into a pointed accusation. The Spurs lost the 2026 NBA Finals to the New York Knicks in five games, with Fox’s role coming under heavier scrutiny as the series slipped away.
"If there is one San Antonio Spurs player whose reputation took a hit during the 2026 NBA Finals, it is De’Aaron Fox. The veteran guard struggled throughout the series as the New York Knicks improbably defeated San Antonio in five games, clinching their first championship since 1973.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 11:05 AM’That’s How You Lose the Locker Room’ — NBA Champion Argues Spurs HC Mitch Johnson Was ’Scared’ To Start Dylan Harper Over De’Aaron Fox
De’Aaron Fox’s future with the San Antonio Spurs could be in jeopardy after his disappointing 2026 NBA Finals performance against the New York Knicks. However, Brendan Haywood, who won the 2011 championship with the Dallas Mavericks, believes the blame for San Antonio’s Finals letdown should not be limited to Fox alone but should also extend to Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson’s rotations.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 7:48 AMNBA fan finds real reason why Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson chose De’Aaron Fox over Dylan Harper
Mitch Johnson’s loyalty to De’Aaron Fox became one of the loudest San Antonio Spurs debates of the NBA Finals, and one fan account turned that frustration into a pointed accusation. The Spurs lost the 2026 NBA Finals to the New York Knicks in five games, with Fox’s role coming under heavier scrutiny as the series slipped away.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 5:11 AM’That Spot Belongs to Dylan Harper’ — NBA Champion Urges Spurs To Cut Ties With De’Aaron Fox After Abysmal Finals Performance
If there is one San Antonio Spurs player whose reputation took a hit during the 2026 NBA Finals, it is De’Aaron Fox. The veteran guard struggled throughout the series as the New York Knicks improbably defeated San Antonio in five games, clinching their first championship since 1973.
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