2025-26 Season
DE'AARON FOX
2025-26 Season
DE'AARON FOX
PBP Credit: Every play is analyzed from play-by-play data. Scorers get difficulty-adjusted credit, assisters get creation value based on the shot opportunity they created, and turnovers are classified by type. Shot difficulty is derived from 1M+ shots across 4 seasons. Full methodology
TEAM COMPARISON
of 13 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 245 Guards with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
De'Aaron Fox's first twenty games were defined by a maddening Jekyll-and-Hyde volatility, oscillating between terrifying downhill dominance and lazy perimeter habits. When he actually locked in, he was an absolute wrecking ball. Look at his 11/26 vs POR performance, where he dropped 37 points and generated a staggering +24.5 impact score. That astronomical rating wasn't just about his scoring volume; it was driven by relentless rim pressure and elite point-of-attack defense that completely shattered the opposing game plan. Yet, he frequently gave back all that value by refusing to guard his yard. During the 12/03 vs ORL matchup, Fox poured in 31 points but still dragged his team down with a -2.3 impact score because his offensive explosion was entirely undone by severe defensive apathy. His shot selection could be equally toxic. On 11/10 vs CHI, he posted a brutal -12.2 impact despite scoring 21 points, actively bailing out a struggling defense by settling for heavily contested perimeter jumpers instead of pressuring the rim.
This twenty-game stretch was defined by maddening inconsistency, oscillating wildly between brilliant two-way orchestration and erratic, self-destructive decision-making. Look no further than the 02/05 vs DAL matchup, where a respectable 17-point outing was entirely undermined by costly defensive lapses at the point of attack, dragging his overall value down to a -8.9 impact. Yet, when fully engaged, Fox's non-scoring contributions could completely tilt the floor. During the 01/19 vs UTA contest, he managed just 14 points but generated a robust +6.9 impact by leaning into relentless hustle and suffocating point-of-attack defense. He flipped the script entirely just days later. Torching the nets with blistering efficiency from all three levels, Fox poured in 31 points on 10/13 shooting on 01/22 vs UTA to drive a massive +11.1 impact score. Ultimately, this span revealed a star whose ceiling remains stratospheric, provided he stops sabotaging his own nights with forced perimeter jumpers and careless ball security.
This twenty-game stretch was a maddening rollercoaster of brilliant downhill orchestration and baffling lapses in focus. Even when his shot abandoned him during the 02/10 vs LAL matchup, Fox managed a stellar +10.3 impact score by relying on relentless defensive pressure and high-motor hustle plays rather than scoring output. He found his offensive rhythm perfectly on 03/10 vs BOS, attacking the basket with surgical precision to generate an incredibly efficient 25 points and a +12.5 impact. Yet, that offensive brilliance frequently came with a steep hidden cost. Look no further than the 03/12 vs DEN contest, where he poured in 27 points but posted a frustrating -4.0 impact. Those explosive scoring numbers were severely undercut by a string of careless live-ball turnovers that ignited the opponent's transition game. When he weaponizes his elite speed without coughing up the basketball, he remains a lethal weapon, but these erratic swings in concentration make him an unpredictable floor general.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Volatile for his role. Fox has noticeable ups and downs, with scoring moving ~7 points between games.
Middle-of-the-road efficiency — shoots 45%+ from the field in 65% of games. Not automatic, but not a problem either.
Defensive difference-maker. Fox consistently forces tough shots and protects the rim — opponents shoot worse when he's guarding them.
Performance has dropped off. First-half impact: +10.1, second-half: +5.9. Worth watching whether it's fatigue, injury, or opponents adjusting.
Tends to go on runs. Longest hot streak: 10 games. Longest cold streak: 2 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY
Based on 67 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
72 games played
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