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Fox Starts Finals After $229M Deal; Robinson Questionable

6/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

De'Aaron Fox is slated to start Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals for the Spurs, whose roster lists no injuries, as his ankle sprain improves per head coach Mitch Johnson.
Fox signed a four-year, $229 million extension after 17 games, averaging 11.2 points in the five Finals games he has played.
The Knicks list center Mitchell Robinson as questionable with a fractured fifth metacarpal but expect him to play.

History

Historical Context

The Chicago Bulls' 1998 NBA Finals win over the Utah Jazz marked the end of the dynasty that had captured six titles in eight years. Led by Michael Jordan and coach Phil Jackson, the team posted a 62-20 record and earned the highest-rated NBA championship broadcast (18.7 Nielsen). The breakup of the core led to a decline, with the Bulls missing the playoffs until 2005.

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Story summary

De'Aaron Fox is slated to start Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals for the Spurs, whose roster lists no injuries, as his ankle sprain improves per head coach Mitch Johnson.
Fox signed a four-year, $229 million extension after 17 games, averaging 11.2 points in the five Finals games he has played.
The Knicks list center Mitchell Robinson as questionable with a fractured fifth metacarpal but expect him to play.

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