On top of that, the Spurs traded for All-Star point guard De\u2019Aaron Fox<\/a>, who made it clear that he wanted to play next to Wembanyama<\/a>.<\/p>\n This summer, the Spurs can sign Fox<\/a> to a four-year, $229 million contract extension, although they have been urged against offering him the full sum.<\/p>\n Last season, Castle found success playing next to both Fox and Chris Paul as an off-ball shooting guard. Despite being drafted as a point guard, he can play either backcourt spot, so the fit next to Fox should work.<\/p>\n Fox is only 27 years old, so signing him for an additional four years doesn\u2019t pose much risk to the Spurs, although there is reason for San Antonio to be skeptical about throwing massive sums of money his way.<\/p>\n For starters, the Spurs will eventually have to commit to Wembanyama, Castle, Jeremy Sochan, Devin Carter, and Dylan Harper, who are all on their rookie contracts. On top of that, there is a case to be made that he is slightly overrated.<\/p>\n After all, the Sacramento Kings<\/a> made only one playoff appearance during his seven-season tenure. While a lot of that is organizational failure, his individual shortcomings have given some experts pause about the Spurs signing him to a max deal.<\/p>\n Victor is eligible for an extension next year,\u201d outlined ESPN\u2019s Bobby Marks. \u201cWhat does that mean from the Spurs\u2019 perspective? You would have a little bit of cap space in the summer of 2026 before Victor\u2019s number kicks in. De\u2019Aaron Fox is a really good player. Is he a top 25 player? I don\u2019t think so. Is he a max player? That\u2019s for the Spurs to determine.\u201d<\/p>\n Unlike other teams in the league, the Spurs have money to spend, although eventually their young core will get expensive, and they might be smart to save money for when that happens.<\/p>\n \u201cIf he were in Denver, would he be a max player based on their finances? No,\u201d Marks compared. \u201cI think you have to be careful when delivering contracts of $51, $52 million to really good players who are top-starter level and who are not All-Stars. And that\u2019s how I stand. I\u2019m not going to crush San Antonio if they don\u2019t give De\u2019Aaron Fox a max contract. But I think everything is circumstantial.\u201d<\/p>\n Is Fox a really good player? Yes, demonstrated by his 25.1 points per game and six assists over the last three seasons. However, is he a max player? Probably not.<\/p>\n Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle could make Fox expendable <\/p>\n Marks did not even mention that the Spurs have two very promising point guards waiting. Castle can play shooting guard, although he made it clear before the draft that he believes he thrives as a primary facilitator.<\/p>\n That\u2019s not to mention in the 2025 draft the Spurs scooped up Harper second overall, who was easily the best point guard prospect in the draft<\/a>. Of course, there is no guarantee that either Castle or Harper will ever be an All-Star like Fox has been, although the Spurs clearly believe in their growth.<\/p>\n Regardless of how much money the Spurs throw Fox\u2019s way this summer, there is a chance that his next contract will be the only one he signs in San Antonio. <\/p>\n![\"San](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-2199229708-947x627.jpg\")
Photo by G Fiume\/Getty ImagesSpurs can keep Fox in San Antonio long-term<\/p>\n