The San Antonio Spurs have solidified their backcourt for the future, signing star point guard De’Aaron Fox to a four-year, $229 million maximum contract extension. The deal, first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, secures the dynamic playmaker in San Antonio through the 2029-30 season and signals the franchise’s commitment to building a championship contender around superstar Victor Wembanyama.
Fox, 27, arrived in San Antonio via a blockbuster three-team trade on February 3, 2025, that sent him from the Sacramento Kings. His departure from the Kings followed a period of growing dissatisfaction, which reportedly came to a head after the firing of head coach Mike Brown. Fox expressed frustration with the organization, feeling they did not publicly support him amidst speculation that he was responsible for the coaching change. According to an interview with ESPN, Fox and his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, made it clear that San Antonio was his sole desired destination, effectively steering his path to the Spurs.
In his brief tenure with the Spurs last season, Fox made an immediate impact. In 17 games, he averaged 19.7 points and 6.8 assists, becoming the first player in franchise history to record over 20 points and 10 assists in his debut. His season was cut short in March when he underwent surgery to repair tendon damage in his left pinkie finger, but he is expected to be ready for the start of training camp.
Across the entire 2024-25 season with both the Kings and Spurs, Fox averaged 23.5 points, 6.3 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game. His elite speed and ability to score at all three levels make him an ideal running mate for the 7-foot-3 Wembanyama. The duo shared the court for only 120 minutes last season due to injuries, but the new contract represents a significant vote of confidence from the Spurs’ front office in the potential of their partnership.
“It’s like playing with Steph,” Fox told ESPN, comparing Wembanyama’s potential impact to that of Stephen Curry. “Everybody can’t play with Steph because you always have to look for him. But at the end of the day, that motherf***** can win championships. And I think Vic can win championships.”
Fox’s career has been on an upward trajectory. He was named an NBA All-Star and to the All-NBA Third Team in 2023, the same year he won the inaugural NBA Clutch Player of the Year award after leading the Kings to their first playoff appearance in 16 years. He also led the league in steals during the 2023-24 season. Before being traded, he set a Kings franchise record by scoring a career-high 60 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves in November 2024.
The extension provides stability for a young Spurs roster brimming with talent. It allows recent high draft picks, such as 2025 No. 2 overall selection Dylan Harper and reigning Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle, to develop at a more natural pace behind an established, high-level point guard. By locking in Fox, the Spurs have secured a formidable one-two punch, pairing one of the league’s fastest guards with a generational big man, and have firmly positioned themselves to make a significant leap in the Western Conference standings.
