Insane Spurs trade pitch ends De’Aaron Fox experiment for two starters and a first-round pick
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If the San Antonio Spurs could walk away with a first-round pick in a trade involving De’Aaron Fox, it feels like the front office would have to make that trade. If they can also get some decent players in return in a trade, it feels like a move that makes sense.
I’m unsure if the Spurs are truly looking to make a splash during the offseason, but if one presents itself, it shouldn’t be out of the question.
The Spurs have to ensure they are in a good position to return to the NBA Finals, and moving on from Fox could help them do so.
That’s why one recent trade proposal with the Toronto Raptors makes a whole lot of sense. The Spurs would not only be getting Brandon Ingram in return, but they’d also be getting the 19th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
San Antonio Spurs Receive: Brandon Ingram, Ja’Kobe Walter, No. 19 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft
Toronto Raptors Receive: De’Aaron Fox
“The Raptors went 46-36, finished fifth in the East, and lost their first-round series in seven games. Their defense was strong enough to compete, but the offense did not have a reliable lead guard who could control a playoff series. Fox would give them a much faster and more aggressive option,” Fran Leiva wrote.
My favorite part here would be getting the 19th pick. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, but Ingram isn’t exactly the answer that I’d be looking for if I were San Antonio.
Not that he’s a bad player by any means, but he’s just so inconsistent, and I can see many fans getting frustrated with him, much like what we saw with Fox toward the end of the NBA Playoffs.
