San Antonio Spurs face scrutiny over player contracts and coaching activities

San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox has been identified as one of the NBA's most overpaid point guards. According to a report by Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report, Fox's four-year, $221 million contract—set to begin in the 2026-27 season—is viewed as disproportionate due to his recent playoff performance and the Spurs' growing depth at the position, which includes players like Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle.

Separately, Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson recently visited the University of Texas Longhorns football program. Johnson spoke to the team during fall camp to share insights on competition and resilience following his recent NBA Finals run with San Antonio, where the team ultimately lost to the New York Knicks in five games.