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The San Antonio Spurs and De’Aaron Fox are officially in it for the long haul. The team has signed the 27-year-old point guard to a four-year, $229 million extension that keeps him in silver and black through the 2029-30 season.
Fox is currently entering the final year of his previous five-year, $163 million deal. His new contract begins in 2026-27 and keeps one of the NBA’s top playmakers tied to a Spurs roster brimming with young talent and rising expectations.
“You feel that legacy when you walk in here,” Fox said in a statement. “The fans, the banners — you just want to add to it.”
A Midseason Gamble That Paid Off
San Antonio acquired Fox at the trade deadline last season, sending shockwaves through the league. In just 17 appearances before finger surgery ended his season in March, Fox averaged 19.7 points, 6.8 assists, and 4.3 rebounds. Across the full year—split between Sacramento and San Antonio—he posted 23.5 points, 6.3 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game.
The injury, a tendon tear in his pinky, didn’t shake the Spurs’ confidence. The front office moved swiftly to ensure Fox would remain a fixture in their rebuild.
“Next year, I’ll be playing with 10 fingers,” Fox joked when asked about the injury.
A Core Taking Shape
The Fox extension pairs him long-term with All-Star Victor Wembanyama and reigning Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle. The Spurs also added top prospect Dylan Harper with the No. 2 pick in the 2025 draft and took Arizona wing Carter Bryant at No. 14, forming one of the most exciting young rosters in the league.
Veterans like Harrison Barnes, Jeremy Sochan, Devin Vassell, and Keldon Johnson round out a group that now has both high-end potential and proven experience.
No Options, No Protections — Full Commitment
Fox’s deal includes neither a player option nor trade protections. It’s a clear signal: he’s bought in. The move also helps the Spurs manage their salary structure. With Wembanyama’s rookie max kicking in for 2026-27 and the rest of the young core still on rookie contracts, the Spurs avoid immediate luxury tax pressure.
Coach Mitch Johnson praised the roster’s versatility and depth. “It’s a good problem to have,” he told the San Antonio Express News, referencing the challenges of blending talent like Fox, Castle, and Harper in the backcourt.
A Defining Move in a Franchise Reset
Fox was an All-NBA Third Team selection and an All-Star in 2022-23, and he led the league in steals the following season. Now in his prime, his speed, control, and pick-and-roll mastery give San Antonio the engine it lacked.
The Spurs aren’t just stockpiling talent — they’re building an identity. With Fox leading the charge, San Antonio is done waiting. The future is here, and the expectations are real.
