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The San Antonio Spurs are off to a strong start with a franchise-best 5-0 record, demonstrating significant depth despite missing key players like De’Aaron Fox, Kelly Olynyk, and Luke Kornet. Their high point differential and strategic playstyle highlight their potential, and the return of injured players could further enhance their performance. The team’s balanced approach and young talent suggest a promising season ahead.
The article discusses De’Aaron Fox's recent four-year, $229 million extension with the Spurs, highlighting his solid but not superstar-level performance and questioning the value of his high salary. It also reviews other NBA overpaid contracts, injuries, and underperformers, emphasizing the risks and strategic considerations of max salary deals in the league.
The San Antonio Spurs signed De’Aaron Fox to a four-year, $229 million extension, securing a key player for their rebuilding phase and supporting Victor Wembanyama's development, with the move justified by the team's favorable cap situation and Fox's proven productivity despite some concerns about his salary relative to his career achievements.
De'Aaron Fox has signed a four-year, $229 million extension with the San Antonio Spurs, securing his future with the team through the 2029-30 season. The Spurs acquired Fox from the Kings last season, and he has quickly become a key player alongside Victor Wembanyama, leading a young core that includes rookies Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper. Fox's extension highlights his importance to the team's rebuilding efforts and their aspirations to become contenders.
De'Aaron Fox has agreed to a four-year, maximum-salary extension with the San Antonio Spurs, worth approximately $222.4 million, after being traded from the Sacramento Kings. The deal begins in the 2026/27 season and reflects Fox's rising star status and the Spurs' investment in their core team, despite a slow start to his tenure with the Spurs due to injury.
De’Aaron Fox has signed a four-year, $229 million max contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs, keeping him with the team through the 2029-30 season and significantly increasing his earnings, with no player option in the final year.
De'Aaron Fox has signed a four-year, $229 million max contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs, securing his future with the team through the 2029-30 season after a trade from the Kings and a season-ending pinkie surgery. Fox, a former All-Star and All-NBA player, is expected to be a key figure in the Spurs' young core alongside Victor Wembanyama and newly drafted Dylan Harper.
De’Aaron Fox, eligible for a contract extension with the Spurs, is likely to sign a max or near-max deal despite recent draft picks and roster changes. The Spurs have until June 30 to extend him before he becomes a free agent, but delaying could harm relationships and leverage. Fox's value as a key scorer and leader makes an extension beneficial for both parties, with a probable agreement happening soon.
De'Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings has made history with a remarkable scoring spree, tallying 109 points over two consecutive games, including a career-high 60 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This achievement places him alongside legends like Kobe Bryant and Wilt Chamberlain, who have scored over 109 points on back-to-back nights. Fox's performance also set a new franchise record for the Kings and marked the highest-scoring game of the current NBA season. Despite missing out on consecutive 50-point games due to missed free throws, Fox's scoring and playmaking have been exceptional, contributing to 150 points over the weekend.
De'Aaron Fox scored a career-high 60 points for the Sacramento Kings in an overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, setting a franchise record and marking the highest single-game score in the NBA this season. Despite Fox's efforts, Julius Randle's late-game performance secured the win for the Timberwolves. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis led the Los Angeles Lakers to victory over the San Antonio Spurs with 40 points, bolstering his early MVP candidacy. Other notable performances included Bam Adebayo and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading their teams to wins.
De'Aaron Fox's putback dunk during the NBA play-in tournament game against the Golden State Warriors showcases his athleticism, helping the Sacramento Kings take an early lead. The winner will face the New Orleans Pelicans for the Western Conference's No. 8 seed.
The Sacramento Kings narrowly lost to the Boston Celtics 101-100, with De'Aaron Fox scoring 40 points in a valiant effort. Despite a late comeback, the Kings fell short, leaving them tied with the Los Angeles Lakers and in danger of falling into the bottom bracket of the play-in. Domantas Sabonis had a double-double, but struggled against Boston's size, while Kristaps Porzingis and Payton Pritchard led the Celtics to victory.
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a devastating 130-120 loss to the Sacramento Kings, dropping them to the 10th spot in the Western Conference standings. The game was a must-win for the Lakers, who blew a 19-point lead and saw LeBron James exit with an ankle injury. De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with a career-high-tying 44 points, while the Lakers' defensive struggles and Anthony Davis' foul trouble contributed to the defeat. The loss complicates the Lakers' path to securing a playoff berth, making their postseason prospects more challenging.
The Sacramento Kings secured a 123-107 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, showcasing their defensive prowess and efficient offense. De'Aaron Fox led the charge with 33 points, 7 assists, and 6 rebounds, while the team's strong bench performance during the fourth quarter helped extend their lead and secure the win. The Kings' solid defensive effort held the Clippers to a 29.6% 3-point shooting, while their offensive execution, led by Domantas Sabonis and Harrison Barnes, propelled them to a convincing victory.
The 2024 NBA All-Star reserves were announced, with some notable snubs including De'Aaron Fox, Derrick White, and Trae Young. Fox's omission is particularly surprising given his strong stats and impact on the Kings' performance, while Young's absence may be attributed to the Hawks' disappointing season. Injury replacements for Julius Randle and potentially Joel Embiid could open the door for Fox and White to make the All-Star roster.