De'Aaron Fox Shot 34.3% in the Finals and San Antonio Is Standing By Him

Alright, Seattle, you gotta hear this. The NBA Finals just wrapped, and while our beloved Seattle teams are grinding through their seasons, there's some wild drama brewing down in San Antonio. Their point guard, De'Aaron Fox, just had a Finals performance that'll make your jaw drop, shooting a brutal 34.3% from the field. After that, you'd think trade rumors would be flying non-stop, right? Well, buckle up, because the Spurs are saying they're still all-in on their guy, even with those ugly numbers staring them down.

The Fox Files: Finals Woes and Trade Whispers

Seriously, Fox's Finals run was tough to watch. He was only hitting 25.0% of his three-pointers, averaging just 12.8 points per game. And in Saturday's Game 5 loss, he put up a measly seven points on 3-of-15 shooting. Ouch. With rising stars Dylan Harper and 2025 Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle lighting it up in their backcourt, it's no wonder people started speculating that Fox could be on the move. I mean, you see a stat line like that, and you start asking questions. But here’s the kicker: Fox himself is staying positive, hoping to remain with the team. He said after the Game 5 defeat, "(We want to) continue to work together, continue to get better obviously as individuals and as a team. It's our first time really going through something like this, so it's definitely something to build off of." And ESPN's Brian Windhorst appeared on SportsCenter, flat-out saying there are no early indications San Antonio plans to deal their starting point guard. Windhorst added, "I know there's a lot of interest in whether they might do something with De'Aaron Fox, but they are committed to him right now as their franchise point guard. And I think they will remain that way." Remember, Fox requested a trade *to* the Spurs in 2025 and signed a max extension last summer. So, despite the Finals struggles, it sounds like he’s their guy. For now.

Beyond Fox: Spurs' Offseason Blueprint

Even with the Fox situation heating up, San Antonio has a lot on its plate this offseason. The big one is Victor Wembanyama's rookie scale extension. That's a massive deal that could shape their franchise for a decade. Then there’s Julian Champagnie's contract. He's got a team-friendly $3 million option for 2026/27, but the Spurs might decline it to lock him into a longer, descending-structure deal. Smart move if they can pull it off. And don't forget veteran forward Harrison Barnes. The Spurs are interested in re-signing him, but he’d likely need to take a pretty big pay cut after making $19 million this past season. Barnes called the Spurs a "first-class organization in every way," so maybe he's open to it. On top of all this, ESPN's Bobby Marks says the Spurs are on the hunt for a stretch four and more backcourt depth this summer. They're clearly trying to build a monster. Despite that Finals loss, the Spurs are in a good spot. They blew past expectations this season, rocketing from a 34-win team to Western Conference champions! Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico points out they're well positioned for future success. So, while Fox’s shooting needs a major tune-up, the Emerald City's eyes will be watching to see how the Spurs navigate this crucial offseason and what moves they make to build around their young core. It's going to be wild.

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.