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Spurs consider trade of De’Aaron Fox for Clippers’ Darius Garland

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 3:40 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Spurs consider trade of De’Aaron Fox for Clippers’ Darius Garland

Summary

The San Antonio Spurs are weighing a trade that would send De’Aaron Fox to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Darius Garland. With the emergence of young talents Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper, Fox's role alongside Victor Wembanyama may have shifted significantly. Bill Simmons suggested on a podcast that Garland's shorter contract could align better with the Spurs' financial strategy. The Clippers, facing future complications, might benefit from gaining a proven veteran in Fox while acquiring additional draft assets. Both teams could address their roster needs and future commitments through this potential deal.

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Market Watch

•Spurs acquired Fox to support Wembanyama's development.
•Garland has two years remaining on a five-year deal worth $197 million.
•Fox's contract is a four-year extension worth $229 million.
•Castle and Harper's development creates depth in the Spurs' backcourt.
•Clippers seek veteran help and additional draft assets through trade.

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3:40 AMYahoo Sports — Spurs Urged to Trade Victor Wembanyama's Teammate for $197 Million Clippers Star in Win-Win Move

What they're saying

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The Spurs may have a roster problem hiding inside one of their biggest offseason moves. De’Aaron Fox arrived in San Antonio to give Victor Wembanyama an established backcourt partner, but the emergence of Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper has quickly changed the equation.
— Yahoo Sports

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