Spurs Lock Up Star Guard in Long-Term Deal
In a move that solidifies their commitment to a new era of basketball, the San Antonio Spurs have agreed to a four-year, $229 million maximum contract extension with star point guard De’Aaron Fox. The deal, which was reported on Monday, August 4, 2025, locks up the All-Star guard through the 2029-30 season and cements his role as a foundational piece of the franchise. Fox, who was acquired by the Spurs from the Sacramento Kings in a blockbuster trade at the trade deadline last season, had been vocal about his desire to sign a long-term deal with his new team. The Spurs, for their part, have made it clear that they see Fox as a leader who can grow with their young talent, particularly All-Star center Victor Wembanyama and rookie of the year Stephon Castle. The extension, which will kick in for the 2026-27 season, signals the Spurs’ shift from a rebuilding mindset to a “win-now” mode as they aim to return to the playoffs.
From Sacramento to San Antonio: A New Beginning
De’Aaron Fox’s journey to a max extension with the Spurs was a complicated one. After spending his first seven seasons with the Sacramento Kings, he was traded to San Antonio in a three-team deal. Fox’s departure from Sacramento came after his representatives reportedly told the team he would not sign an extension, with some speculating that he was frustrated with the team’s direction. Fox had previously questioned if the Kings were committed to “competing at a high level,” and the trade to San Antonio, a team with a storied history of success and a new, exciting core of young talent, was his preferred destination. While his time in San Antonio was cut short last season due to a left pinky finger injury that required surgery, his performance in the 17 games he played showed flashes of his potential to be a key leader. He averaged 19.7 points and 6.8 assists in a Spurs uniform, and his partnership with Victor Wembanyama, though brief, showed immense promise.
Building a Championship Contender
With Fox now locked up for the long term, the San Antonio Spurs have a formidable young core that could challenge for a title in the near future. Fox, alongside Victor Wembanyama, reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle, and newly drafted guard Dylan Harper, gives the Spurs a talented and versatile lineup. While some analysts have questioned the fit of Fox with Castle and Harper, the Spurs are confident that they have the pieces to build a championship contender. The management has been patient in their rebuilding efforts, but this contract extension for Fox, combined with the team’s strong draft picks, shows that they are ready to make a run at a title. The pressure is now on Fox and the team to deliver on the court and build on the Spurs’ championship legacy.
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