Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Offensive nightmare in Finals loss
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Fox closed with seven points (3-15 FG, 1-8 3Pt), five assists and two steals in 37 minutes during Saturday's 94-90 loss to the Knicks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Fox wrapped up a brutal championship series with another dreadful shooting display, failing to crack 37.5 percent shooting from the field for a third straight game as San Antonio was eliminated. The 28-year-old guard was never able to recapture his pre-injury form after returning from a Western Conference Finals high-ankle sprain, averaging a meager 12.8 points while shooting 34.4 percent from the field and 25.0 percent from deep across the five Finals contests. Beyond the efficiency woes, Fox's decision-making plagued the Spurs at the worst possible moments and most notably in Game 4, when he inexplicably drove into a contested layup attempt instead of running out the clock and forcing New York to foul while up one with 12 seconds remaining. With San Antonio heading into the offseason, management will have to weigh whether Fox can adjust his game alongside rising stars Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper, or if his maximum contract will continue to clog the team's flexibility.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Offensive struggles continue
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Fox had seven points (3-13 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 105-95 loss to the Knicks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Fox scored single digits for the third time in his past four games, continuing what has been an underwhelming stretch of games since returning from an ankle injury. In those six appearances, he has averaged just 10.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.5 steals. If San Antonio is to wrestle back home-court advantage, Fox is going to have to figure things out in a hurry.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Ice cold in Game 6 victory
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Fox totaled five points (1-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and seven assists across 26 minutes during Thursday's 118-91 victory over Oklahoma City in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals.
Fox went 1-for-9 from the field, continuing what has been a lean run of production, particularly on the offensive end. In four games over the past week, he has averaged just 10.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.3 steals, shooting 33.3 percent from the field and 71.4 percent from the line. Despite his struggles, San Antonio is now only one win away from advancing to the NBA Finals. A proven clutch performer, the hope is that Fox will turn things around when the two teams meet in Game 7 on Saturday.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Double-doubles in victory
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Fox amassed 12 points (5-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Sunday's 103-82 victory over the Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.
Fox racked up his first double-double of the postseason, helping the Spurs to an impressive home victory. However, despite his efforts, it is clear that Fox is still hampered by an ankle injury that forced him to miss Games 1 and 2. While it doesn't seem as though he suffered any setbacks, the ankle merits watching ahead of Game 5, which is scheduled for Tuesday in Oklahoma City.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Not on injury report for Game 4
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Fox (ankle) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals versus Oklahoma City.
Fox missed the first two games of the series because of a nagging high-ankle sprain. The 28-year-old returned for Game 3 on Friday, although he was forced to briefly exit the contest after aggravating the injury. While most assumed Fox would carry some kind of injury designation ahead of Game 4, that's not the case, so it appears he will be out there unless he suffers a setback.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Expected to play in Game 4
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Head coach Mitch Johnson said Saturday that he expects Fox (ankle) to play in Sunday's Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Thunder, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.
Fox missed the first two games of the series due to a right ankle sprain but returned for Friday's Game 3 loss. Although he appeared to aggravate the ankle injury in the third quarter before briefly exiting the game, the star guard appears likely to play in Sunday's pivotal Game 4 as the Spurs attempt to avoid a 3-1 series deficit. He provided 15 points (7-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, six assists and one steal across 31 minutes in Game 3.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Tweaks ankle in return
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Fox (ankle) finished with 15 points (7-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, six assists and one steal across 31 minutes in Friday's 123-108 loss to the Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.
Fox missed the first two games of the series because of a high-ankle sprain. While the 28-year-old was able to play Friday, he had a tough time getting things going offensively and finished with one of his lowest-scoring performances of the postseason. With the Thunder taking a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference Finals after the win, these teams will meet for a crucial Game 4 on Sunday. Considering Fox briefly exited Game 3 after aggravating the ankle issue, it wouldn't be surprising to see him pop up on the injury report. If he can't suit up, Dylan Harper would be the favorite to rejoin the starting lineup after starting Games 1 and 2.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Will play in Game 3
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Fox (ankle) is available for Friday's Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Thunder.
Fox missed the first two games of the series due to a lingering right ankle issue, though he'll return to action in San Antonio as the club looks to take a 2-1 series lead. Over 11 appearances this postseason, the star guard has averaged 18.8 points, 5.8 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 33.3 minutes per showing. His return will likely result in Dylan Harper, who's been cleared to play through a hip injury, moving back to the second unit.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Game-time call for Game 3
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ESPN's Shams Charania reported Thursday on NBA Today that Fox (ankle) will be a game-time decision for Friday's Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals versus Oklahoma City,
Fox has missed each of the Spurs' past two contests due to right ankle soreness, and he'll presumably go through Friday's pregame warmups before San Antonio decides if he's able to play. With Dylan Harper's (leg) status also up in the air, both Keldon Johnson and Harrison Barnes might be thrust into significant roles Friday.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Ruled out once again
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Fox (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals versus Oklahoma City, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.
Fox was listed as questionable and considered a game-time decision for this contest. However, he will miss another game, meaning Dylan Harper will presumably remain in the starting lineup. Fox's next chance to play will be when these clubs meet for Game 3 on Friday night.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Remains game-time call
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Fox (ankle) is considered a game-time decision ahead of Wednesday's Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals versus Oklahoma City, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.
Fox is still listed as questionable because of a nagging ankle injury. He wasn't available for Monday's 122-115 double-overtime win over the Thunder. If that trend continues Wednesday, Dylan Harper would likely remain in the starting lineup.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Present at shootaround
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Fox (ankle) was present at Wednesday's morning shootaround, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Although Fox was present, he was not seen getting up any shots during the portion open to the media. Fox remains questionable for Game 2 on the official injury report, and it's been previously reported that he will be a true game-time decision.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Officially listed as questionable
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Fox (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against the Thunder.
Per Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News, head coach Mitch Johnson indicated Tuesday that Fox will be a game-time call for Game 2, so he'll presumably go through pregame warmups before a final decision is made. The star guard has been dealing with lingering right ankle soreness and was unable to suit up in Monday's double-overtime win in Game 1, during which Dylan Harper got the starting nod and recorded 24 points, 11 rebounds, seven steals and six assists across 47 minutes. Harper is expected to remain in the starting lineup if Fox isn't cleared to play.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Game-time call for Game 2
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Fox (ankle) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against the Thunder, per Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News.
Fox seemingly had been in line to be available for Game 1 before being unexpectedly ruled out Monday, and his status remains murky for Game 2. The star guard will likely test out his sore right ankle during Wednesday's pregame warmups before the Spurs decide if he can play. Dylan Harper, who logged a postseason-high 47 minutes in Game 1, would be the direct fantasy beneficiary if Fox is unable to suit up.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Ruled out Monday
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Fox (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Thunder, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Although head coach Mitch Johnson said earlier that the expectation was for Fox to play, he has now been ruled out for the opening matchup of the Western Conference Finals. His next chance to play will come in Game 2 on Wednesday. With the star guard sidelined, Dylan Harper and Keldon Johnson will likely take on expanded roles.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Expected to play in Game 1
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Head coach Mitch Johnson said he expects Fox (ankle) to play in Monday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Thunder, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
Fox is still dealing with a lingering right ankle issue, though he has yet to miss a game this postseason and is trending toward playing Monday. Over six games in the Western Conference Semifinals against the Timberwolves, the star guard averaged 17.7 points, 5.0 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 31.5 minutes per contest.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Participates in shootaround
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Fox (ankle) participated in shootaround Monday, per Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News.
Fox, who remains officially listed as questionable for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Thunder, believes he'll be able to play Monday. The Spurs are still likely to wait to offer confirmation on the star guard's status until after pregame warmups. Fox has averaged 18.8 points, 5.8 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 33.3 minutes per contest through 11 games in the 2026 playoffs.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Iffy for Game 1
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Fox (ankle) is questionable for Monday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Thunder, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Fox is still dealing with right ankle soreness, though he has yet to miss a game this postseason. If the 28-year-old guard is unable to play Monday, Dylan Harper and Keldon Johnson would be candidates for expanded roles.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Returns to Game 6
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Fox (ankle) started the second half of Friday's Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals versus the Timberwolves, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Fox looked good in the first half, though he was observed limping off the court with just over a minute left in the second quarter, sparking concern. However, it appears his brief departure wasn't anything serious, considering he was back on the floor to begin the second half.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Heads to locker room Friday
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Fox (ankle) exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Friday's Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals against Minnesota, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.
Fox had an excellent half, amassing 13 points, two rebounds, four assists and one block. He exited the contest with just over a minute left in the second quarter and was observed limping toward the locker room. Fox has been battling an ankle injury of late, so his departure may be strictly precautionary. Still, it's worth monitoring heading into the second half. If Fox can't finish the game, Dylan Harper should see even more action.
