NBA reporter suggests Spurs give keys to Castle and Harper over Fox

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Last updated Jun 9, 2026

NBA reporter suggests Spurs give keys to Castle and Harper over Fox
Summary

De'Aaron Fox has struggled in the NBA Finals, prompting calls for the San Antonio Spurs to consider benching him. NBA reporter Evan Sidery highlighted that Fox has underperformed, which led to increased contributions from Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle, who combined for 36 points in Game 3. The Spurs picked up their first win against the New York Knicks but still need to win three of the next four games to force a Game 7. Discussions focus on the long-term benefits of transitioning to the younger guards, as Harper has outperformed Fox when on the court with Victor Wembanyama. The future strategy for San Antonio may revolve around developing Harper and Castle as the primary backcourt.

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  • Fox's poor performance has led to criticism and scrutiny.
  • Spurs won their first Finals game against the Knicks.
  • Harper and Castle outperformed Fox in key moments.
  • The Spurs need to win three of four games to force Game 7.
  • Discussions are ongoing about the future backcourt configuration.
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  • 9:20 AMYahoo SportsNBA reporter says it is time to give Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper the keys, replace De'Aaron Fox
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De'Aaron Fox has not been performing well in the playoffs thus far. An NBA reporter believes it is time for the Spurs to move on.

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