Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox replaces Giannis Antetokounmpo in ASG

San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox on Thursday was named to replace injured Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo in the upcoming NBA All-Star Game.

Fox will join the USA Stripes team led by Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson for the Sunday game, while Miami Heat guard Norman Powell -- who has ties to Jamaica -- will shift from the American contingent to Team World.

Fox, 28, will be competing in his second NBA All-Star Game and his first since the 2022-23 season.

He is averaging 19.4 points...