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Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs Agree on 5-Year Extension that Could Top $250M, AP Source Says
The 22-year-old star chose a 25% maximum instead of a 30% supermax worth up to $303 million, prioritizing roster flexibility for the Spurs.
- The San Antonio Spurs agreed to a five-year, $252 million rookie-scale contract extension with superstar center Victor Wembanyama, the team announced Friday, July 10, 2026.
- By choosing a 25 percent maximum rather than a 30 percent supermax, Wembanyama opted for about $50 million less than his potential $303 million deal, providing the Spurs with greater financial flexibility to build a contender.
- Posting to the "Spurs family" on Friday, Wembanyama wrote that he is "here to stay," confirming his commitment to the organization's championship tradition.
- The extension helps manage future costs for an emerging Big Three including Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper, while the team balances significant contracts for De'Aaron Fox and Devin Vassell.
- Following their 2026 NBA Finals loss to the New York Knicks, the Spurs aim to build a championship roster; Wembanyama's deal positions them to contend in coming years.
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The pivot renews for 252 million in five years but could have reached 303
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Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs agree on 5-year extension that could top $250M
Victor Wembanyama has signed what will be the richest contract in San Antonio Spurs history, a five-year extension that could exceed $250 million if the player option in the final season is picked up, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Friday.
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After experiencing her first NBA finals a few weeks ago, French basketball star Victor Wembanyama signed a new contract with her San Antonio Spurs this Friday, July 10, for a total of 252...
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