On his Game Theory podcast with Bryce Simon, NBA writer and fan Sam Vecenie raised an intriguing idea. It may seem apparent to some that the Spurs should extend De’Aaron Fox as soon as possible, but it’s complex.
An deal for $140 million for three years is available to the former Kings guard. San Antonio ought to want their recently hired floor general to sign that one. It secures his future in the 210 and allows them flexibility going ahead. However, he is not required to sign it. Fox would agree to a four-year, $226 million contract if he waited until the next year and he had an All-NBA season. It would be an issue.
The time is ripe for Spurs to get Fox at the best price.
The Spurs are making progress, but they must continue to stay alert because roster construction is more crucial than ever. It is required under the CBA. Right now, San Antonio is doing well. They have a wealth of resources to either draft or go for the players they desire, and NBA stars are more interested in moving south to play alongside Victor Wembanyama.
It’s simple to make a mistake when there are so many options available. Although Brian Wright has done a great job bringing the franchise this far, there is still more work to be done. This entails ensuring that the group is prepared to excel in the classroom while preserving adaptability for the future. This delicate balancing act is difficult.
In a few short days, Dylan Harper will join the San Antonio Spurs, bringing the team’s playmakers to full capacity. In addition to having Fox and Castle join him, Wembanyama is a playmaker in his own right, and the organization’s whole concept revolves around selflessness.
Fox must demonstrate that by agreeing to sign the contract this summer. Wright might need to think about moving the quick point guard if he decides he would like to wait for the bigger contract. It’s something I hadn’t given much thought to before.
Moving Sacramento’s previous franchise player didn’t even register with me because I think the guard trio of Fox, Castle, and Harper can work, unlike others who are skeptically observing the Spurs’ fortunes unfold. When critics brought up the idea, it was instantly rejected.
But this would make me reconsider. The team’s capacity to act in the best interests of the squad would be jeopardized if Fox insisted on the bigger bag. We don’t even want a player like him wearing a uniform. We can learn a lot about the future from whether he and the Spurs can reach a consensus this summer.
It seems unlikely to me that the front office would have a different perspective on these prospects than what I just described. To put it briefly, if Fox signs a contract this summer, everything will be OK; if not, I wouldn’t be shocked to see him traded.
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