Projected Spurs lineup after De’Aaron Fox comes to San Antonio
ESPN’s Shams Charania has reported that the San Antonio Spurs are acquiring De’Aaron Fox in a massive multi-team trade, which also sends Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings.
Fox’s arrival in San Antonio felt inevitable — it was only a matter of when and what assets the Spurs would have to give up. Now that the deal is official, here’s a look at their projected starting lineup:
San Antonio Spurs Projected Lineup
- PG: De’Aaron Fox
- SG: Stephon Castle
- SF: Devin Vassell
- PF: Harrison Barnes
- C: Victor Wembanyama
San Antonio pulled off what many would consider a heist, giving up only Zach Collins, Tre Jones, and a collection of first-round picks while keeping their young core intact. The fact that Devin Vassell, Jeremy Sochan, and rookie Stephon Castle remain on the roster is a major win for the Spurs' front office.
The trade now pairs Fox with Victor Wembanyama, forming one of the most intriguing duos in the Western Conference. Fox is averaging 25.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 6.1 assists this season, making him a perfect fit for the Spurs’ fast-paced offense. His arrival also allows San Antonio to utilize Chris Paul as the leader of the second unit, reducing the workload on Fox while maintaining stability at the point guard position.
Sitting at 21-25 and 12th in the Western Conference, the Spurs now control their playoff destiny heading into the All-Star break. With a tightly packed standings race — just two games behind a play-in spot and three from the eighth seed—San Antonio has made it clear they are serious about returning to the postseason for the first time since 2019. With Fox’s offensive firepower and a promising young supporting cast, the Spurs are officially in win-now mode.
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