Victor Wembanyama accepts lower contract to boost Spurs' title chances
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 10:54 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Victor Wembanyama agreed to a contract with the San Antonio Spurs that opts for a 25% maximum instead of the 30% supermax, which could have totaled $303 million. This decision comes in light of his desire to support the team's efforts to build a longer-term contender. Wembanyama's choice involved extensive discussions with the Spurs and his representatives, leading to a contract structure that provides financial flexibility for further team development. He enters his fourth season following this significant contractual adjustment.
- •Wembanyama's contract sacrifices potential earnings for team flexibility.
- •He is entering his fourth season in the NBA.
- •The Spurs and Wembanyama discussed multiple contract frameworks.
- •Wembanyama aims to contribute to building a sustained title contender.
- 10:54 PMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama left money on the table in new contract to help Spurs build a sustained contender around him
"Victor Wembanyama left money on the table in new contract to help Spurs build a sustained contender around him
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