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• Podcast De'Aaron Fox (reported), via Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Relayed report · 5 h ago around the league

  Asked by a host, De'Aaron Fox said Mitch would pull anybody, from the number-one guy to the number-15 guy, give them a talking-to, and put them back in.

  “Chaotic NBA Opening Week Reaction: Key Injuries & New Contenders? + Major Beef” at 17:48 · listen ↗

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Report · 8 h ago around the league

  S cited stats for San Antonio's three-guard starting lineup (Fox, Castle, Harper): 29 minutes together, 37% from the field, 7-of-29 on threes, and not winning its minutes by much.

  “Jalen Williams Suffers Devastating Injury + Miami Slides in Power Rankings” at 32:25 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Spurs · 3 points · 39 h ago
  • The Spurs closed the first half on a 25-11 run to lead 68-60 at the break. Fox led with 15 at half, and Victor (Wembanyama) had 12 and 6. at 3:13
  • Final lines: Wemby 23 points, 7 rebounds, 4 blocks; Dylan Harper 22; De'Aaron Fox 19 points, 9 assists, 3 steals; Stephon Castle 19-4-8. at 4:22
  • Host says De'Aaron Fox looks healthy and is finding his flow. He credits Fox's first three games and notes the Spurs have him playing off the ball a lot. Fox was named player of the game. at 17:45

  “SPURS POSTCAST: Wembanyama, Dylan Harper & Co. Find Form, HAMMER Undermanned Mavericks For First Win” · listen ↗

• Podcast Numbers on the Board host · Opinion · Oct 24 around the league

  Spurs: the hosts think the three-guard starting lineup will inevitably change. They would bench Fox and start Julian Champagnie, and call Castle the second-best player.

  “20 Things We Have Learned So Far | Numbers On The Board” at 1:26:38 · listen ↗

• Podcast KG Certified host · Report · Oct 24 around the league

  Early-season confrontation: De'Aaron Fox shoved down Chet Holmgren in the OKC-Spurs game.

  “Ant & LaMelo Look Dangerous, LeBron Takes On Embiid and KG Believes in Luka’s Lakers | KG CERTIFIED” at 54:23 · listen ↗

• Bluesky Tom Orsborn (@tomorsborn.bsky.social) · Report · Oct 23

  #Spurs have upgraded De'Aaron Fox (wrist) and Keldon Johnson (mouth laceration) from questionable to available.

  original post ↗

  also reported by Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA)

• Podcast Locked On Spurs · 2 points · 43 h ago
  • On the final possession, De'Aaron Fox got the ball to Wembanyama, who was blocked at the rim by Thompson (Houston player). at 7:32
  • Matthew Tynan: Tynan (speaker inferred) saw repeated possessions of dribble-drive, penetration, kick and stop, including Fox to Harper in the corner and then to Stephon Castle. at 19:43

  “‘We made them look really good sometimes’ Wembanyama and the winless Spurs have plenty to figure out” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Spurs · 2 points · Oct 24
  • Spurs box score: Wembanyama 25 points and 13 rebounds on 9 of 21; Harper 20; Fox 19; Castle 15 and 7. at 4:04
  • Casey Viera: Host analysis: the Fox/Harper/Castle three-guard lineup 'does not look good at all'. Splitting them up, or pairing two of them with two shooters, has looked fantastic. at 6:26

  “SPURS POSTCAST: Amen Thompson Silences Wembanyama Late as Rockets Edge Spurs in Austin Heartbreaker” · listen ↗

• X Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) · Report · Oct 23

  Key news to watch (status as of 4 ET) Questionable: De'Aaron Fox, Keldon Johnson, Aaron Nesmith Probable: Brandin Podziemski Doubtful: Cedric Coward

  original post ↗

• ESPN ESPN · Report · Oct 23

  Day-to-day, right wrist sprain, return est. Oct 23

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• Podcast Locked On Spurs · 3 points · Oct 22
  • The second unit had Fox as the only point guard, with three wings (including Champagnie) and a center. The host said it needed more playmaking. at 3:12
  • The three guards named were Dylan Harper, De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle. A host asked how well Wembanyama works around them. at 14:11
  • A host is more concerned about how playmaking is balanced across the rotation than about the starting group's spacing. The second units lacked creation, and Fox can't have the ball on every possession. at 20:48

  “Wemby Wasn't Having Fun vs. OKC, and Jared Weiss Says He Needs to Play More Structured to Get Better” · listen ↗

• Podcast Zach Lowe, The Zach Lowe Show · Report · Oct 22 around the league

  The Spurs started Dylan Harper, De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle together. Lowe is surprised; he expected Harper to stay in a sixth-man role.

  “Opening Night Overreactions, Alarming Trends, Hot Takes, and More!” at 13:02 · listen ↗

• Podcast Gil's Arena · 2 points · Oct 22
  • In the second quarter, Fox threw Holmgren to the ground and was given a flagrant one. Technicals followed. The hosts' list of who got them is muddled: "all three Williamses" on the Thunder, and separately Wembanyama, Jalen Williams, "the good Jalen Williams" and Kenrich Williams. at 47:09
  • De'Aaron Fox (quoted): Asked after the game about the flagrant, Fox said he just tried to take a foul and doesn't think he's that strong. at 48:12

  “Bron's Sixers SPOIL Knicks Ring Night, SGA Humbles Wemby & PG's Celtics Debut Sets The Arena Off! Part 2” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Spurs · 3 points · Oct 21
  • Matthew Tynan: The host tentatively puts the three guards' shared minutes at about 13-16 and invites correction. at 24:12
  • A co-host saw Fox, Harper and Castle repeatedly drive and kick to one another, and said the guards need to figure out how to clear out without dragging their defenders into the driver's lane. at 13:16
  • Matthew Tynan: Tynan does not think Mitch Johnson would give in to outside pressure over questions like why Harper isn't playing more or why Fox is his guy. at 11:19

  “The Spurs Looked Weird in Season Opener vs. OKC, Can They Figure it out Before Facing Houston?” · listen ↗

• Podcast All The Smoke host · Analysis · Oct 21 around the league

  Spurs starting lineup, as the speakers describe it: Devin Vassell, Harper, Castle, "Ne De'Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama. Tobias Harris comes off the bench.

  “Jalen Hurts Deserved BETTER Than This” at 1:06:32 · listen ↗

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily · 2 points · Oct 21
  • Andrew said Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the best player on night one. He had three steals and three blocks and helped shut down De'Aaron Fox in the second half. at 6:48
  • San Antonio's opening-night starting lineup played small, with Vassell at the four. Andrew discussed it as a group of Fox, Castle, Harper, Vassell and Wembanyama ('Wimby'). at 23:22

  “BIG NBA Questions: Slam N Jam LIVE!” · listen ↗

• Podcast Get Up host · Report · Oct 21 around the league

  The Thunder–Spurs opener in San Antonio had an early scuffle between Fox and Chet Holmgren. The hosts note these teams met in the Western Conference Finals.

  “Hour 2: Sixers Surprise, Dallas Dysfunction, Da Bear Necessities” at 24:19 · listen ↗

• Podcast Get Up host · Report · Oct 21 around the league

  In a rematch of the conference finals, Fox and Chet Holmgren got into an altercation. There were three technicals, one of them on Wembanyama.

  “Hour 1: King Spoils Rings, 4th and Whoa, Sacre Bleus” at 27:56 · listen ↗

• Podcast Gil's Arena host · Analysis · Oct 21 around the league

  A host says De'Aaron Fox is healthy for the Spurs, and that OKC has Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell healthy again.

  “KD Claps Back At Mat Ishbia, PG Finds His LOVE Again In Boston & SGA's MVP THREE-PEAT Chase! Part 2” at 1:19:10 · listen ↗

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily · 3 points · Oct 21
  • The Spurs started three guards: Stephon Castle, De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper. This was the biggest Spurs storyline coming into the game. at 14:13
  • S's view: the Spurs' second-half comeback was driven mostly by Fox, Castle and Harper getting into the paint, and the Spurs can play small with many guards. at 14:38
  • Speaker predicts Spurs role changes: Fox probably more on the ball, Castle shooting more threes, and Harper going from a rookie barely over 20 minutes to a featured player and maybe the second-leading scorer. at 58:00

  “What we learned from a chaotic NBA Opening Night” · listen ↗

• Podcast Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective host · Report · Oct 21 name not confirmed around the league partly checked episode

  De'Aaron Fox threw Chet Holmgren to the ground, which set off a scuffle. Thunder players reacted, and it ended three technicals to one. Wembanyama shoved Fox aside and got into the face of a player heard as Jalen Williams.

  “Full Opening Night Reaction - What Stars Made Major Statements?” at 47:01 · listen ↗

  also reported by Locked On Spurs host

• Podcast Locked On NBA · 2 points · Oct 21
  • Kukiel said De'Aaron Fox played aggressively and looked athletic and healthy. He said Fox led the Spurs' third-quarter push. at 9:10
  • Both hosts said De'Aaron Fox was hurt during last season's matchup with OKC and in the finals. This is a past injury; no details were given. at 9:38

  “Thunder SWAT Down Spurs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren Make Opening STATEMENT” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Spurs · 5 points · Oct 21
  • In the third quarter Fox and Castle got things going and the Spurs tightened up on defense, getting within eight. Wembanyama's first field goal was a lob late in the third, which made it a 13-point game. at 4:08
  • Guard box scores: Castle had a team-high 24 on 9-of-20, Harper 18 on 7-of-17, and Fox 14 on only nine field goal attempts. at 5:05
  • The Spurs made 36 of 93 shots, but only 21 makes were assisted, against 13 turnovers. Fox led with seven assists, Harper had five and Castle one. at 11:13
  • The three guards in question are Fox, Castle and Harper. Hosts called this group a very important piece of the team and a potential X-factor for the season. at 9:10
  • Host said Fox's 14 points are typical: "14 through 16 is where he kind of stays." at 9:58

  “SPURS POSTCAST: Victor Wembanyama's Rough Night Dooms Spurs as Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder Take Opener” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Spurs · 2 points · Oct 20
  • Mitch Johnson (reported): Weiss relays that head coach Mitch Johnson said the three-guard lineup of Harper, Fox and Castle will start on opening night. at 12:53
  • Weiss says the offensive system works if Harper can shoot and live off the ball while Castle and Fox start more possessions. In his view, Harper seems best equipped to play that off-ball role. at 15:38

  “Ready or Not, HERE WE GO. Spurs Kick Off Season Tonight in NBA's Best Rivalry. Plus: an Anouncement” · listen ↗

• Podcast Stephen A. Smith, First Take · Analysis · Oct 20 around the league

  Stephen A. (speaker inferred) says De'Aaron Fox struggled in the NBA Finals.

  “Hour 1: Which team is the biggest threat to a Knicks Repeat?” at 16:58 · listen ↗

• Podcast It Is What It Is host · Opinion · Oct 20 around the league

  The same host argues the ball should be in Dylan Harper's hands. He adds that if the Spurs go this way, they should find a way to move Fox out of San Antonio.

  “NBA Is Officially BACK, GM Survey Is WILD Disrespectful & Are The Knicks Being Slept On?” at 9:23 · listen ↗

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily · 3 points · Oct 20
  • Fox, Castle and Harper will all be in the Spurs' starting lineup. A host lists the starters as Harper, Fox, Castle and Vassell, and calls the group smaller than usual. at 13:53
  • Super Producer Zuri (reported): Per stats from the show's producer Zuri, Fox, Castle and Harper played 69 minutes together last season, 25 of them in the NBA Finals. Opponents outscored the Spurs by 47 points in those minutes. The hosts flag it as a small sample. at 13:58
  • A host questions the trio's off-ball fit: Harper is not yet a great shooter, and Fox is less dangerous without the ball. The host suggests Harper and Castle could work as dunker-spot cutters. at 14:29

  “Final Considerations Ahead of NBA Opening Night” · listen ↗

• Podcast The Zach Lowe Show · Prediction · Oct 19 around the league

  Pina predicts that by season's end Champagnie will be back in the Spurs' starting lineup and Devin Vassell will go to the bench. He was never a fan of moving De'Aaron Fox to the bench.

  “Knicks Preview, Playoff Picks, Finals Predictions, and More!” at 1:17:56 · listen ↗

• Podcast Hardwood Knocks · 2 points · Oct 19
  • Mitch Johnson (reported): Per Mitch Johnson, the Spurs will play their three guards together more this regular season. Dan thinks Johnson planned to open preseason with that look until Fox was a late scratch. at 1:11:37
  • The ideal Spurs closing group is Wemby, Fox, Castle and Harper. It sounds like the Spurs think the fifth spot might be Vassell, possibly as a stand-in for Tobias Harris, who Dan thinks is banged up. at 1:11:51

  “1 Big Question For Every NBA Teams In The Western Conference” · listen ↗

• Podcast NBA Today · 2 points · Oct 19
  • De'Aaron Fox (reported): Ramona Shelburne (inferred) relays that De'Aaron Fox told her the Spurs want the No. 1 seed, are not resting, and see importance in winning every game. at 26:56
  • During a Fox highlight, a host remarks that his ankle is good De'Aaron Fox. at 44:08

  “Regular Season Eve” · listen ↗

• Story CBS Sports · Article · Oct 17

  The Spurs will start Dylan Harper on opening night, so where does that leave De'Aaron Fox?

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• Story ESPN · Article · Oct 17

  Spurs' 3-guard lineup of Fox, Castle, Harper to start opener vs. Thunder

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• Podcast Locked On Spurs · 2 points · Oct 15
  • Matthew Tynan: The three-guard lineup started a game for the first time because De'Aaron Fox (heard once as "Deere and Fox") is back healthy. at 6:08
  • Stephon Castle (quoted): Castle said that with Fox out they had not been able to run the three-guard starting lineup much, so they had to make a couple of wrinkles. He said that defensively he thinks they are really sound. at 6:38

  “The Spurs are Ready for Opening Night and The 3-Guard Lineup is finally here.” · listen ↗

• X Jared Weiss (@JaredWeissNBA) · Report · Oct 15

  New story: The Spurs’ 3 guard starting lineup made its preseason debut as Dylan Harper was promoted to join De’Aaron Fox and Steph Castle. It looked a mess at times. It appeared dangerous at others. It’s the Spurs’ grand experiment come to life, founded on a simple notion.

  original post ↗

• Podcast Locked On Spurs · 2 points · Oct 14
  • Harrison Barnes (quoted): Harrison Barnes said the team won't have its full roster for a while yet: De'Aaron Fox hasn't played a game, and Tobias Harris is still coming back. The question was asked by Hector Ledesma of Clutch Points at shootaround. at 13:18
  • Matthew Tynan: Repeating Barnes, the host said fans haven't seen De'Aaron Fox or Tobias Harris yet, and that the Spurs haven't been able to put everybody on the floor. at 16:20

  “Tarris Reed Jr. Was Mad About 17 Rebounds, and That's Exactly the Big the Spurs Need Next to Wemby” · listen ↗

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