De'Aaron Fox Likely Out for Oct. 22 Opener

San Antonio Spurs All-Star De'Aaron Fox will miss the preseason and is unlikely to be ready for the Oct. 22 season opener after suffering a right hamstring injury during an offseason workout in Las Vegas, and the club is taking a cautious, day-to-day approach. Fox says he feels good — reporting he ran about 15.53 mph as he chases an 18 mph top speed — but deferred to medical staff and new coach Mitch Johnson on his availability. The hamstring setback comes while Fox is still recovering from March surgery to repair tendon damage in his left pinkie that ended his 2024-25 season; he appeared in 17 games for San Antonio after the midseason trade, averaging roughly 19.7 points and 6.8 assists. Rookie guard Dylan Harper, who had September thumb surgery, is also likely to miss the preseason, potentially opening opportunities for veterans such as Jordan McLaughlin. Big man Victor Wembanyama has been medically cleared to return after his previous season was cut short due to deep vein thrombosis.