As the San Antonio Spurs prepare to face the New York Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals starting Wednesday, June 3 at Frost Bank Center, attention is also turning to the wives, girlfriends, and fiancées supporting some of the team’s biggest stars. While players such as Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell are not publicly known to be in relationships, several Spurs players have long-term partners who have been visible throughout the season and are now part of the Finals spotlight.
De’Aaron Fox is married to Recee Fox, whom he met in 2018 outside a hotel in Las Vegas after both had grown up in Texas and played basketball. The couple got engaged in 2020 and married in 2022. They have two children together, Reign and Poppy, and Fox also has a son, Kai, from a previous relationship. Recee has often spoken about valuing her husband’s health and happiness above his on-court performance, while Fox has shared that their relationship continues to grow stronger.
Julian Champagnie is engaged to Cassidy Velez. Their relationship was first seen publicly in 2023, and they announced their engagement in July 2024 with a joint Instagram post. Velez has frequently celebrated Champagnie’s career milestones and has shared supportive messages about his work ethic and ambition. She has also posted about bridal celebrations and game-day support as the Spurs advanced into the 2026 NBA Finals.
Dylan Harper is dating JoJo Lacey, a fellow basketball player and Rutgers University alumna. The pair met while attending Rutgers and publicly shared their relationship after Harper was selected second overall by the Spurs in the 2025 NBA Draft. Lacey has remained a visible supporter, posting messages about the journey they are sharing together and frequently appearing in the stands during Spurs games. Harper has also highlighted her presence in his life as part of the support system around his early NBA career.
Harrison Barnes is married to Brittany Barnes, whom he met when they were both sophomores at the University of North Carolina. Their relationship began with an awkward but memorable first encounter, and the couple later became engaged during a 2016 vacation in Costa Rica before marrying in 2017. They welcomed a daughter in August 2021. Brittany has been a longtime presence in Barnes’ life and has spoken openly about the beginning of their relationship.
Kelly Olynyk is married to Jackie McNulty, whom he met at Gonzaga University. The couple married in 2022 after celebrating multiple ceremonies, including a family wedding in Idaho and a celebration in Las Vegas. They welcomed their first child together, daughter Isla, in October 2025. McNulty has recently shared supportive posts for Olynyk, including birthday tributes and encouraging messages as the Spurs moved closer to the Finals.
