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$252 million deal for Wemby

Agence France-Presse

July 13, 2026 | 12:00am

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket during the first quarter against the New York Knicks in Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals at the Frost Bank Center on June 05, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.

Gregory Shamus / Getty Images / AFP

LOS ANGELES — Victor Wembanyama signed a long-term contract extension with the NBA San Antonio Spurs on Friday after telling supporters: “I’m here to stay. Whatever it takes.”

The Spurs posted video of the signing on their social media accounts, confirming a multi-year extension.

ESPN reported the deal was for the five-year, $252 million rookie maximum with the extension including a player option in the fifth season.

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