Spurs Announce De'Aaron Fox News on Sunday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Gavin Groe | Last updated Dec 28, 2025 8:34 PM ET

The San Antonio Spurs have emerged as a serious contender in the Western Conference, and a major reason for that surge has been the play of point guard De’Aaron Fox.

The 28-year-old left-hander has appeared in 22 games this season for San Antonio, averaging 21.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 48.2% from the field and 39.4% from beyond the arc.

Fox is in his first full season with the Spurs after being dealt from the Sacramento Kings in February, and he has proven to be a seamless fit alongside superstar big man Victor Wembanyama.

Together, they have formed one of the league’s most dangerous duos, powering San Antonio to a 23–8 record, including three victories over last year’s NBA champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder.

San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (4)© Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Recently, however, Fox has been sidelined by an adductor injury, last appearing on Christmas against the Thunder. He was ruled questionable for Saturday’s matchup with the Utah Jazz but did not suit up, and the shorthanded Spurs fell 127–114.

On Sunday, the team updated his status, adding an illness to the injury report ahead of Monday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers (h/t Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot).

Fox remains listed as questionable, leaving his availability uncertain as San Antonio looks to maintain momentum in the West.

De’Aaron Fox (left adductor tightness) is QUESTIONABLE to play Monday vs the Cavs.
— Paul Garcia (@PaulGarciaNBA) December 28, 2025

Fox’s arrival in San Antonio has transformed the Spurs into one of the league’s most dynamic teams. Known for his speed, ball handling and improved perimeter shooting, Fox has given the Spurs a reliable floor general who thrives in both transition and half-court sets.

His ability to collapse defenses and create for teammates has perfectly complemented Wembanyama’s interior dominance, forming a duo that has quickly become one of the most feared in the Western Conference.

Fox’s journey to this point reflects both talent and perseverance. Drafted fifth overall in the 2017 NBA Draft out of Kentucky, he spent eight seasons with the Kings. Despite individual success, including an All-Star selection, 2022-23 All-NBA nod and leading the league in steals during the 2023–24 season, playoff breakthroughs never materialized in Sacramento.

Now, with San Antonio, Fox looks poised to change that narrative and finally translate his elite skill set into postseason success.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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