Fox sustained a hamstring injury over the offseason that required no procedure, but rather extensive rehabilitation. Part of it will bleed into the start of the regular season, as Fox is expected to make his return a few games past the Spurs' regular-season opener against the Dallas Mavericks on Oct. 22.

In Thursday’s victory over the Heat, Victor Wembanyama led the way for the Spurs as he recorded 27 points, 18 rebounds, six assists and five blocks while Stephon Castle ended the game with 21 points, six rebounds, eight assists and four steals.

De'Aaron Fox isn't playing because he's out with an injury. Fox is dealing with a hamstring injury that he sustained during training camp. With Fox out, the No. 2 overall pick Dylan Harper got a lot more playing time alongside Stephon Castle in the backcourt. It also left open more minutes for Devin Vassell.

Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are 4-0, and their biggest early season issue is how to work an All-Star into the lineup

This article originally published at De'Aaron Fox still out as shorthanded Spurs set to complete homestand vs. Miami Heat.

The San Antonio Spurs are facing injury concerns as De'Aaron Fox, their $229 million acquisition, is sidelined with a hamstring injury. This has led to increased playing time for rookies Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle.

In Sunday’s victory, Victor Wembanyama led the way for San Antonio as he ended the game with 31 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks while rookie Dylan Harper added 20 points, six rebounds and eight assists of his own off the bench.

The San Antonio Spurs are using plenty of caution when it comes to guard De'Aaron Fox's right hamstring injury, and that means he could be sidelined for the Oct. 22 season opener against the Dallas Mavericks.

De’Aaron Fox participated in a 5-on-5 scrimmage for more than an hour after shootaround Friday morning, the clearest sign yet the All-Star guard is returning.

SAN ANTONIO – Injury updates were a talking point on Spurs media day. Spurs point guard De’Aaron Fox hinted that it’s unlikely he’ll be medically cleared in time to play in the season opener against the Dallas Mavericks. Fox’s uncertain return to ...