De'Aaron Fox Returns Saturday for Spurs Season Debut After Hamstring Injury

De'Aaron Fox is set to make his highly anticipated season debut for the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday against New Orleans, returning from a right hamstring strain that sidelined him since before training camp. His return comes as the Spurs, after a 5-0 start, have dropped two straight games, with Victor Wembanyama facing increased physicality. Fox, a former All-Star, was acquired last February and averaged 19.7 points and 6.8 assists in 17 games with San Antonio. His numbers are expected to rise playing alongside Wembanyama, though the duo only shared the court for five games last season due to Wembanyama's shoulder blood clots, indicating a need for more familiarization. He joins a backcourt featuring Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper, with his presence vital for the Spurs' aspirations to climb the Western Conference standings.