NBA – Is De’Aaron Fox’s Future in Question Due to Wembanyama’s Absence?!

The Victor Wembanyama / De’Aaron Fox duo will have to wait before proving their potential due to the center’s unavailability.

And according to an expert, this could have consequences on the point guard’s future.

The end of the season was supposed to showcase the Victor Wembanyama / De’Aaron Fox duo, but now it will only revolve around the latter.

The French center, freshly selected for the All-Star Game, has been sidelined due to illness and will spend the rest of the season in the infirmary.

This is a major setback for a team that was already struggling to keep its playoff hopes alive.

Despite this misfortune, the Spurs’ management will at least get a clearer picture of Wemby’s supporting cast.

For instance, Devin Vassell is already facing scrutiny in Texas, as he has yet to justify his five-year, $135 million contract.

With his inconsistent offensive performances, his future remains uncertain.

Is De’Aaron Fox’s Extension at Risk?

Another key issue in the remaining games is negotiating a contract extension for De’Aaron Fox, who is entering the final year of his deal.

And according to an expert who spoke on the “All NBA Podcast,” Wembanyama’s injury could play a major role in these discussions.

San Antonio will have to make a commitment without any real certainty:

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“The logical expectation is that De’Aaron Fox and the Spurs will reach an agreement for an extension next summer. You don’t bring in a player like him if you don’t intend to give him what he wants. But the reality is that they will now have to offer him that contract without knowing how well he fits alongside Victor Wembanyama.”

In an ideal world, the end of the season would have served as a giant audition for De’Aaron Fox, allowing him to prove his value next to Victor Wembanyama.

But with Wembanyama unavailable, the point guard will have to negotiate without his executives knowing whether he has what it takes to be the perfect second-in-command.

However, given what he has already shown, he is unlikely to leave money on the table:

Marc Stein is firm on the matter: Victor Wembanyama’s absence will have consequences on the anticipated extension for De’Aaron Fox.

The point guard will have to negotiate without anyone knowing how well he pairs with the French star.