From Fox to Antetokounmpo: Three major suspenses in the NBA offseason, the final answer will determine the fate of multiple teams

At the beginning of this summer, the famous basketball reporter Shams Charania boldly predicted: "The offseason will be extremely crazy." Although there were indeed several transactions that shocked fans, overall, the popularity seemed to be much lower. This phenomenon is not surprising, because various teams are working hard to adapt to the new salary system and strive to deal with the various restrictions brought about by the "first rich line" and the "second rich line".

Even if the offseason movements are not frequent, there are still several key questions that need to be discussed and answered urgently. Here are our three core questions left in this offseason:

First, will the Spurs renew their contract for point guard De Aaron Fox? Before the trade deadline, the Spurs' intention to introduce Fox is to hope that he can become one of the core of the team, especially to find a long-term partner for rookie Victor Vinbanyama. Fox seems to be a potential player, very much in line with this idea. However, things have changed significantly since February: The Spurs won the second pick and selected the recognized No. 2 rookie Dylan Harper. Nowadays, the competition for point guards is getting more and more intense, with Fox, Harper, and Stephen Castle, who just won the title of Best Rookie, all competing for this position. It is worth noting that the latter two players are rookie contracts, and Fox is about to renew his contract.

Recall that Fox will be eligible for a four-year contract worth up to $229 million next month. Will the Spurs be willing to give such a contract? This is undoubtedly worth paying attention to. Harper has shown his All-Star potential, while Castle is still improving. While Fox is at the top of the court and is an All-Star player, his presence may suppress the growth of young defenders. The Spurs need to think in the long run, and there are a few of these three players who are likely to be unable to stay. In the upcoming August, San Antonio may usher in some important changes. The second key question is: Will there be a big deal in September? In the past three seasons, September has always been full of surprises and surprises: in 2022, the Jazz traded Donovan Mitchell to the Cavaliers; in 2023, the Trail Blazers sent Damian Lillard to the Bucks; in 2024, the Timberwolves traded Carl Anthony Towns to the Knicks. What will happen this year? During the draft, the Celtics received inquiries about Jaylen Brown's deal, but failed to reach an agreement. Will the Celtics receive undeniable offers in the coming weeks? Will LeBron James ask the team to trade because of his dissatisfaction with the Lakers' status quo? Will the Pelicans decide to send Zion Williamson away and choose to rebuild completely? Although these possibilities seem to be very high now, the blockbuster deal in September cannot be ignored.

Last and most important question is, what decisions will Antetokounmpo make? A few weeks ago, Charania reported that Antetokounmpo maintained a "waiting and watching attitude" towards the Bucks' offseason. He was very upset when he tried to convince Miles Turner to join, and the Bucks had to send Damian Lillard away in order to achieve this goal. Although the team has strengthened to a certain extent, the rest of the overall lineup still seems very weak. The rotation issues in the backcourt are still complicated. The backcourt lineup supported by Kevin Porter Jr., Cole Anthony and Gary Trent Jr. have made the team's stability worry; and Kyle Kuzma's performance in the Bucks was even more terrible, and he was almost pressed on the bench in the playoffs last season; although Turner is an excellent space-type inside and franchise player, his performance in rebounds is average. This team has many problems.