2025-26 Season
DE'AARON FOX
2025-26 Season
DE'AARON FOX
Fox produces at an elite rate for a 32-minute workload.
Fox produces at an elite rate for a 32-minute workload.
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 246 Guards with 10+ games
ON / OFF COURT
SAS performance per 100 possessions with Fox on vs off the floor · 3,728 poss on, 2,345 off
THE SEASON SO FAR
De'Aaron Fox's early season was defined by a jarring duality, oscillating violently between unstoppable offensive explosions and ice-cold shooting slumps. His absolute peak arrived on 11/27 vs POR, where he poured in 37 points and eight assists to generate a massive +33.0 Impact score. He needed 25 shots to get there, but his relentless rim pressure and aggressive playmaking completely overwhelmed the defense. Surprisingly, Fox also managed to stay in the green when his jumper completely abandoned him. He scraped out a +0.8 Impact score on 12/19 vs WAS despite managing just six points on dismal 1-for-8 shooting, surviving purely by locking in defensively and making gritty hustle plays. Conversely, hollow scoring occasionally dragged him into the red. During the 11/11 vs CHI matchup, Fox dropped 21 points but posted a -1.1 Impact score, a consequence of forced three-pointers and sloppy turnovers that killed offensive momentum. When his efficiency matches his volume, he is terrifying, but his erratic shot selection remains a glaring vulnerability.
A maddening inconsistency in shot selection defined this mid-season stretch for De'Aaron Fox, forcing him to toggle between offensive flamethrower and gritty facilitator. When his jumper abandoned him, he often shot his team right out of the game. During the 01/07 vs MEM contest, he tallied just 9 points while forcing an abysmal 4-for-18 from the field, resulting in a bleak -7.8 Impact. Yet, he also found ways to completely tilt the floor without scoring heavily. In a brief 17-minute stint on 02/10 vs LAL, Fox managed just 8 points but generated a +9.0 Impact by locking in defensively, hustling for loose balls, and dishing out 6 assists. Conversely, when he actually paired his scoring volume with elite shot selection, he was unstoppable. He torched the opposition on 01/23 vs UTA for 31 points on pristine 10-of-13 shooting, racking up a massive +23.4 Impact. Fox remains a lethal weapon when he lets the game come to him, but his erratic perimeter chucking occasionally holds him back.
This late-season stretch was defined by maddening inconsistency, with De'Aaron Fox oscillating between hyper-efficient offensive mastery and clunky shooting slumps. When his jumper was falling, he was completely unguardable. He tore apart the defense on 03/05 vs DET with 29 points on 12-for-22 shooting to generate a massive +30.2 Impact score. That elite rating wasn't just about scoring, as his relentless hustle and defensive disruption fueled an avalanche of easy transition points. He paired that scoring punch with brilliant facilitation on 03/10 vs BOS, carving up the floor for 25 points and 9 assists on 11-for-14 shooting for a +23.3 Impact. Yet, those peaks were routinely followed by baffling duds. Look no further than his grueling 40-minute slog on 04/04 vs DEN, where he forced up a 7-for-19 shooting night while missing all six of his three-point attempts. His dismal -8.6 Impact in that contest exposed the hidden costs of his game, as forced perimeter shots and stagnant ball movement actively dragged the offense into the mud.
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 59% 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: +8.9, second-half: +5.8. 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 ⚠ Updated 20 days ago
Based on 84 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
92 games played
