De'Aaron Fox's trade rumors hit a snag on Monday. Brian Windhorst stated the Spurs have no plans to ship away the two-time NBA All-Star.
What happened?
The Spurs currently have no plans to trade De'Aaron Fox, according to Windhorst. This update comes after Fox's subpar performance in Games 4 and 5 of the NBA Finals.
Fox averaged 18.6 points per game on 48.6% shooting from the field during the regular season. However, he dropped to 15.6 ppg on a 41.4% clip in the playoffs.
Why it matters for De'Aaron Fox
The veteran guard's blunders in the Finals have resonated more than his statistical contributions to the Spurs' cause. Fox went for a fastbreak layup off a Jalen Brunson miss, only to get blocked by OG Anunoby in Game 4.
In Game 5, Fox came up with just seven points as the Spurs lost 94-90 on their home floor. Despite this, Windhorst believes the Spurs are committed to Fox as their franchise point guard.
What comes next?
Kendrick Perkins, an ESPN analyst, strongly believes the Spurs need to let go of De'Aaron Fox. Perkins thinks the Spurs should give Dylan Harper Fox's spot in the rotation.
Perkins appeared on Monday's episode of "The Pat McAfee Show" and gave his advice to the Spurs organization. The Spurs will have to make a decision on Fox's future with the team in the offseason.
The Spurs acquired Fox via a three-team trade in February 2025. Fox has been linked to teams like the Orlando Magic and the Brooklyn Nets, but Windhorst's update suggests the Spurs have no plans to trade him.
Fox's performance in the playoffs has been a topic of discussion among NBA analysts. Despite his subpar performance, the Spurs are committed to him as their franchise point guard.
The NBA Finals did not go in De'Aaron Fox's favor, but the Spurs' commitment to him remains unchanged. Fox will have to bounce back from his subpar performance in the playoffs to prove himself as a valuable asset to the team.