Spurs Grant Max Contract Extension to De'Aaron Fox
The San Antonio Spurs are gearing up for an exciting new chapter in the NBA landscape, with the acquisition of De'Aaron Fox and the emergence of young stars like Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle.
In a significant move, Fox has signed a four-year, $229 million contract extension with the Spurs, securing his long-term future with the team. The deal, which begins after the 2025-26 season, keeps Fox with the Spurs through the 2029-30 season.
The extension, a max contract, positions Fox as one of the highest-paid players in the league going forward. The details of the annual salary breakdown and additional bonuses were not disclosed, but the contract adheres to the NBA's max salary rules.
Fox's arrival in San Antonio came via a three-team trade in February 2025, which also involved the Chicago Bulls, Kevin Huerter, Tre Jones, and Zach LaVine.
The Spurs, however, did not re-enter the Western Conference penthouse this season, and their playoff drought has now extended to a franchise-worst six seasons. The 2025 postseason chances were derailed due to injuries to Fox and Wembanyama.
Despite the setbacks, Fox made an impressive debut for the Spurs, scoring a 20-point, 10-assist double-double in his first game, a first for a player in Spurs history. In his first 17 appearances with the team, Fox averaged 19.7 points and 6.8 assists.
The Spurs also drafted Rutgers standout Dylan Harper with the second overall pick in June's draft, further bolstering their young roster.
The extension for Fox comes as the Spurs enter a new era following Gregg Popovich's retirement. Mitch Johnson has been promoted as the acting boss in Popovich's place. The team also picked up Arizona's Carter Bryant a dozen choices later in the draft.
As the Spurs prepare for the upcoming season, the addition of Fox and the continued development of their young talent promises to make them one of the more intriguing stories on the NBA landscape.
The four-year, $229 million contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs positions De'Aaron Fox as one of the highest-paid players in the NBA, ensuring he remains with the team through the 2029-30 season. With Fox, Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, and the newly drafted Dylan Harper, the Spurs' young roster is equipt for an exciting push in the NBA, making them an intriguing story on the league's landscape.
