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De'Aaron Fox Expected to Make Spurs Season Debut Saturday vs. Pelicans

The move arrives as San Antonio enters a two-season window of added trade flexibility.

Overview

  • Shams Charania reported via ESPN, as summarized by HoopsHype, that Fox plans to play at home against New Orleans on Saturday.
  • Fox ramped up this week after rehabbing a right hamstring issue, following March surgery on his left pinkie that ended last season.
  • His return immediately influences the backcourt rotation alongside Victor Wembanyama, whom team reporting describes as his long-term partner.
  • Analysts identify 2025–26 and 2026–27 as San Antonio’s best period to pursue trades due to first-apron flexibility, including the ability to take back more salary in deals.
  • Public commentary from Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce has suggested Fox could belong on a current contender, underscoring outside debate about the Spurs’ roster direction.