Overview
- 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.