Spurs reporter suggests benching De'Aaron Fox for Dylan Harper
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 7:17 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs find themselves down 2-0 in the NBA Finals after a narrow 105-104 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 2. A late turnover by Victor Wembanyama contributed to the defeat, prompting discussions about a possible lineup change. An NBA reporter advocates for the Spurs to consider benching De'Aaron Fox in favor of Dylan Harper, who has been more effective alongside Wembanyama. Statistics indicate a 15.3 points per 100 possessions advantage when Harper plays with Wembanyama. The Spurs must win Game 3 to maintain their chances in the series.
- •Spurs lost Game 2 to Knicks, now down 2-0 in the Finals.
- •Victor Wembanyama's turnover was key in the narrow loss.
- •Dylan Harper has performed better than De'Aaron Fox alongside Wembanyama.
- •Spurs outscore opponents by 15.3 points per 100 possessions with Harper.
- •Game 3 is crucial for Spurs to avoid elimination.
- 7:17 AMYahoo Sports — NBA reporter calls for Spurs to bench De'Aaron Fox in favor of better fit with Victor Wembanyama
"The Spurs now find themselves down two games in the NBA Finals. There has been some rumblings if a lineup change needs to occur. An NBA reporter believes San Antonio should bench De'Aaron Fox for someone who has played better with Victor Wembanyama.
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