Spurs consider options for De’Aaron Fox after NBA Finals disappointment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 9:26 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs fell short in the 2026 NBA Finals, with De’Aaron Fox receiving criticism for his performance. Fox averaged 12.8 points and six assists across five games, raising questions about his role moving forward. His contract is set to consume a significant portion of the salary cap, complicating the team's roster decisions. With the Spurs' top young players on rookie contracts, there may be a strategy to keep Fox in a lesser role rather than trading him immediately.
- •Fox averaged 12.8 points and 6 assists in the Finals.
- •His contract may negatively affect the Spurs' salary cap.
- •Spurs could consider having Fox come off the bench.
- •Top young players are on rookie deals, easing Fox’s financial impact.
- •Discussions for Fox’s future are ongoing following the Finals loss.
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — The Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox problem only has 1 good solution, and it’s not trading him
"Here’s what the Spurs should do with De’Aaron Fox.
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