Fox won't play Wednesday against the Grizzlies due to lower-back tightness.
This will be a rare absence for Fox, who has missed only one game since Nov. 7. Dylan Harper, Jordan McLaughlin and Keldon Johnson will likely see more run in the backcourt in Fox's stead.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Scores 23 in tight win
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Fox contributed 23 points (8-17 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Thursday's 101-100 victory over the Suns.
Even though Victor Wembanyama drew all the praise after draining the game-winning shot that locked up a playoff spot for the Spurs, Fox's contributions in this game can't be overlooked. The veteran floor general has done a good job as the Spurs' No. 2 scoring option all season long and has constantly hovered around the 20-point mark of late, reaching it in five of his previous nine appearances. Over that stretch, Fox is averaging 21.4 points, 6.6 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game while shooting 53.1 percent from the floor.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Posts 15 points against former team
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Fox posted 15 points (5-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 132-104 victory over Sacramento.
Fox enjoyed an accurate night on his former home court. Fox's results were much better than Stephon Castle's line, a trend that has happened more frequently as the season wears on. Although Fox logged his second consecutive game with fewer than 20 points, his diverse efforts in secondary categories have helped out his bottom line.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Compiles 18 points in win
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Fox accumulated 18 points (6-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, six assists and two blocks in 29 minutes during Monday's 119-115 win over the Clippers.
Fox went scoreless beyond the arc but still managed to get 18 points thanks to six converted shots and a perfect night at the charity stripe. The battle for fantasy supremacy went to Stephon Castle in the win, although Fox has bested his teammate with more frequency in recent weeks. He's in the midst of a productive month, averaging 19.2 points, 7.0 assists and 3.6 rebounds over the past nine games.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Drops 27 points in loss
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Fox chipped in 27 points (10-19 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 3-6 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Thursday's 136-131 loss to Denver.
Fox put together a strong shooting performance and helped give his team a chance to win by excelling as a playmaker. However, Victor Wembanyama's (ankle) absence was too much to overcome for the Spurs. Fox has been a steady source of points and assists of late, as he's averaging 24.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 1.0 steals over his last five matchups.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Goes for 25 points in win
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Fox supplied 25 points (11-14 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 125-116 win over Boston.
Fox delivered one of his most efficient performances of the season in this win, missing just three of his 14 shots from the field while posting a 9:1 assist-to-turnover ratio. Fox has always had a steady role on offense for the Spurs, but he's unlocked a new level of late. The veteran floor general has scored at least 19 points in each of his last four appearances, a stretch in which he's averaging 23.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 7.8 assists and 1.0 steals per game while shooting 59.4 percent from the floor.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Records double-double
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Fox finished with 20 points (9-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and 10 assists in 32 minutes during Sunday's 145-120 victory over the Rockets.
Fox recorded his first double-double since Feb. 4, when he had 15 points and 10 assists in a win over the Thunder, and the veteran floor general continues to be a steady contributor in the Spurs' backcourt. Fox has scored at least 19 points in his last three games, and he's averaging a solid line of 16.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.0 steals per game while shooting 49.6 percent from the field since the All-Star break.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Just misses double-double Friday
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Fox ended Friday's 116-112 victory over the Clippers with 19 points (9-18 FG, 1-8 3Pt), two rebounds, nine assists and one steal across 30 minutes.
The 28-year-old guard just missed recording his seventh double-double of the season. Fox has gone 13 straight games without reaching double digits in dimes as his usage has taken a small step back, and he's averaging 16.2 points, 6.0 assists, 2.8 boards, 1.6 threes and 1.2 steals during that time despite shooting 50.0 percent from the floor.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Goes for 29 points in win
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Fox recorded 29 points (12-22 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals over 32 minutes during Thursday's 121-106 win over the Pistons.
Victor Wembanyama led the way for the Spurs against one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, but Fox made his presence felt as well, slowing down Cade Cunningham defensively and notching his best scoring output since Jan. 22, when he had 31 points in a win over the Jazz. Fox is averaging 15.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game since the All-Star break.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Muted effort in loss
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Fox ended with seven points (3-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt), three rebounds and six assists in 31 minutes during Sunday's 114-89 loss to the Knicks.
Fox is in the midst of a cold spell for the Spurs. Over his last six outings, he's shooting 45.7 percent from the field and 54.5 percent from the line with averages of 14.0 points, 5.5 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.3 three-pointers in 28.2 minutes per contest. In that span, he ranks well outside the top-200 players in nine-category fantasy formats.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Finishes with 18 points
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Fox had 18 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Saturday's 139-122 victory over the Kings.
Fox headed to the bench with the game well in hand for the Spurs, limiting his fantasy effectiveness in the contest. Fox's explosive potential has become less dependable in recent weeks, as he's broken the 20-point barrier only once over his past 10 contests. The mild slump has lowered his seasonal scoring average to 19.3 points per game.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Available Saturday
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Fox (back) is available for Saturday's game against Dallas, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Fox will shed his questionable tag due to back soreness and suit up Saturday. Over three February appearances, the star point guard has averaged 15.3 points, 9.0 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals while shooting 47.5 percent from the field across 31.7 minutes per contest.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Trending toward playing Saturday
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Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson told reporters that it's "looking good" for Fox (back) to be available for Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.
Fox is still listed as questionable for Saturday's contest, but it appears the veteran point guard will suit up against Dallas. He has dished out at least seven assists in each of his last six outings, and over that span he has averaged 14.5 points, 8.2 assists, 3.2 rebounds, 1.5 threes and 1.0 steals over 32.7 minutes per game.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Questionable for Saturday
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Fox (back) is questionable for Saturday's game against Dallas, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.
Fox is dealing with back soreness, clouding his status for Saturday's contest. The Spurs should have a better idea on how the star guard is feeling based on his ability to make it through Saturday's pregame warmups. Dylan Harper would figure to be the direct fantasy beneficiary if Fox is unable to play.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Strong campaign continues
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Fox contributed 17 points (7-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt), three rebounds and seven assists over 32 minutes during Thursday's 135-123 win over the Mavericks.
After beginning his season on the shelf, Fox continues to produce at a high level for the Spurs and fantasy managers alike. The star floor general hasn't missed a game since Dec. 27, averaging 16.9 points, 7.7 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 2.1 three-pointers in 32.9 minutes per contest in his last seven games while shooting 40.5 percent from deep.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Double-doubles in Sunday's win
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Fox registered 14 points (7-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three rebounds, 10 assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Sunday's 112-103 victory over Orlando.
The double-double was the fifth of the season for Fox, with two of them coming in the last eight contests. The 28-year-old guard has scored in double digits in 13 straight games, averaging 16.8 points, 6.6 assists, 4.4 boards, 1.8 threes and 0.9 steals over that span while shooting 50.0 percent from the floor.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Dishes out eight assists in victory
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Fox ended with 18 points (6-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and one block over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 111-99 win over Houston.
Fox was the team's second-highest scorer during the runaway victory, bouncing back from a tepid 12-point outing during a loss to the Pelicans on Sunday. The 27-year-old guard has experienced a slight dip in scoring this season, and while he still averages 20.2 points per game, he's on pace for the worst scoring average of his nine-year career.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Double-doubles in win
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Fox provided 25 points (10-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, 12 assists and one block over 37 minutes during Saturday's 126-123 win over the Timberwolves.
Fox matched his season high with 12 assists, recording just his fourth double-double of the season in the process. Although the star point guard has been more than serviceable thus far, his numbers have been somewhat underwhelming. In 33 regular-season appearances, he has averaged 20.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.0 three-pointers in 32.4 minutes per game, making him a borderline top-70 asset in standard fantasy formats.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Notches 14 points in loss
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Fox posted 14 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 119-98 loss to the Thunder.
This was a quiet night by Fox's standards, as the Thunder were able to snap their losing streak against the Spurs. Fox is in the midst of a tough stretch, as he's shooting 43.8 percent from the field over his last eight games with 17.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.1 three-pointers in 34.0 minutes per contest.
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Spurs' De'Aaron Fox: Struggles from field in loss
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Fox notched nine points (4-18 FG, 1-7 3Pt), five rebounds, eight assists and one block in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 106-105 loss to the Grizzlies.
Fox couldn't hit the broad side of a barn in this one, shooting 4-for-18 from the field as San Antonio fell to its second straight loss. Although Fox has been a relatively consistent source of points and assists, his numbers are below what managers might expect. Through 27 games, he is averaging 21.3 points, 5.9 assists, 1.4 steals and 2.2 three-pointers, leaving him just outside the top 50 in nine-category leagues.
