San Antonio listed De'Aaron Fox as day-to-day on Thursday's injury report, with the issue undisclosed just hours before tipoff. His status for the 8 p.m. ET season opener against the Hawks was not resolved by the report itself.
What happened
San Antonio listed De'Aaron Fox as day-to-day on its Thursday, Oct. 8 injury report, with the issue listed only as undisclosed. The report lists no previous status for Fox, and gives no further detail on the injury itself beyond that. The team's listed expected return date is Oct. 10. Head coach Mitch Johnson said he expects Fox to play alongside Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper more often during the regular season, according to Raul Dominguez Jr. of the Associated Press.
What it means for the Spurs
Fox was set to open the season Thursday night against the Hawks at 8 p.m. ET, with San Antonio at 0-0 since the 2026-27 season has not started. Last season he averaged 18.6 points, 6.2 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 31.0 minutes over 72 games. If he sits, the ball-handling load shifts to Stephon Castle, who played 30.0 minutes a game last season for 16.7 points, and Dylan Harper, who played 22.6 minutes for 11.8 points. Devin Vassell, who played 30.5 minutes for 13.9 points, and Victor Wembanyama, who played 29.2 minutes for 25.0 points, remain the other top options. San Antonio has no record with or without Fox yet this season.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Fox's day-to-day status changes before tipoff. San Antonio's listed target for his return is Oct. 10, two days after the opener against the Hawks. Johnson has said he wants Castle, Harper and Fox sharing the court more often once the regular season is underway.
Is De'Aaron Fox playing vs the Hawks?
He is listed as day-to-day with an undisclosed issue on the Thursday, Oct. 8 injury report, filed hours before the 8 p.m. ET opener against the Hawks. His status for tipoff was not resolved beyond that designation.
When will De'Aaron Fox be back?
The injury report lists an expected return date of Oct. 10. No further timeline is announced.