Victor Wembanyama signs $252 million max rookie extension — but helps Spurs out in key way
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama defends against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson during the second quarter of NBA Finals Game 4 on June 10, 2026.
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Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Zach Bachar Jul 11, 2026 Victor Wembanyama reportedly took a pay cut on the five-year extension worth $252 million that he signed with the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. The Spurs superstar has signed a maximum rookie extension for $252 million over five years, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Friday . How Much Money Wemby Gave Up in Pay Cut on $252M Spurs Contract Extension Revealed in New NBA Rumors.
Furthermore, However, he took the extension at 25 percent of the salary cap instead of 30 percent escalators, which could help San Antonio build around him.
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Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Zach Bachar Jul 11, 2026 Victor Wembanyama reportedly took a pay cut on the five-year extension worth $252 million that he signed with the San Antonio Spurs on Friday.
according to Bleacher ReportThe Spurs superstar has signed a maximum rookie extension for $252 million over five years, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Friday .
according to New York PostHow Much Money Wemby Gave Up in Pay Cut on $252M Spurs Contract Extension Revealed in New NBA Rumors.
according to Bleacher ReportHowever, he took the extension at 25 percent of the salary cap instead of 30 percent escalators, which could help San Antonio build around him.
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