Spurs' De’Aaron Fox Out for Season Following Finger Surgery Decision

The Spurs' playoff hopes dim further as Fox joins Victor Wembanyama on the sidelines, while the team eyes recovery and future prospects.

De’Aaron Fox will undergo season-ending surgery on Tuesday to repair tendon damage in his left pinkie, an injury sustained during training camp with the Kings.
Fox played 17 games for the Spurs after being traded in February, averaging 19.7 points and 6.8 assists while adjusting to his new team.
Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs’ star center, was already ruled out for the season in February due to a blood clot in his shoulder, further hampering the team’s performance.
The Spurs, currently 12th in the Western Conference with a 27-37 record, are unlikely to make the playoffs and may focus on improving their lottery odds for the upcoming NBA draft.
Rookie guard Stephon Castle is expected to take on a larger role for the remainder of the season as the Spurs shift their focus to rebuilding for next year.