The San Antonio Spurs are officially all in on De’Aaron Fox. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the franchise has signed the 27-year-old guard to a four-year, $229 million maximum contract extension, cementing his place alongside Victor Wembanyama as the face of the franchise through the 2029–30 NBA season.
The deal includes no player option in the final year and marks a definitive commitment from the Spurs, just months after acquiring Fox from the Sacramento Kings in a blockbuster trade.
Fox’s arrival in San Antonio back in February was seen as a statement of intent, a pairing of lightning-fast guard play with the transcendent potential of Wembanyama. Though the duo played only five games together before both were sidelined due to injury, the chemistry was undeniable.
Fox averaged 19.7 points, 6.8 assists, and 4.3 rebounds in 17 games for the Spurs before undergoing surgery on a torn tendon in his left pinkie, an injury he had been managing since training camp. Despite the setback, his impact was enough for the Spurs to reward him handsomely and to send a clear message to the rest of the league.
For San Antonio, this deal isn’t just about securing talent; it’s about stability and leadership. With Wembanyama returning from a health scare and the addition of No. 2 overall pick Dylan Harper and Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle, the Spurs have one of the youngest and most exciting cores in the NBA. Fox, a one-time All-Star and All-NBA guard, gives that core a proven engine.
There was brief uncertainty about whether the extension would happen. Earlier reports suggested that the Spurs were weighing the long-term fit of Fox, especially with Harper emerging as a potential franchise point guard.
The rookie’s skill set, maturity, and playmaking ability had even sparked quiet whispers from scouts suggesting Fox could eventually become tradeable. But with this deal, those doubts have been silenced, at least for now.
By locking Fox into a deal in Texas, a state with no income tax, the Spurs gave him financial incentive and long-term security. He, in turn, gives them championship pedigree, leadership, and a sense of urgency.
While Harper and Castle will take time to blossom, Fox is ready now. And with Wembanyama poised to become a top-five player in short order, San Antonio is accelerating its rebuild into a full-blown playoff push.
This is a win for both sides. The Spurs secure their present and short-term future. Fox escapes the Kings’ mediocrity and steps into a system that values his speed, scoring, and control. If all goes right, this could be the partnership that brings San Antonio back to contention and maybe even banner No. 6.
