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Victor Wembanyama takes pay cut to aid Spurs' roster flexibility

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 6:33 PM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Victor Wembanyama takes pay cut to aid Spurs' roster flexibility
Summary

Victor Wembanyama signed a contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs on August 1, 2026, opting for a lower figure than the potential $300 million maximum. His decision has drawn praise from teammate Dylan Harper, who lauded Wembanyama's leadership and maturity. The five-year extension will keep Wembanyama with the Spurs until the 2031–32 season. This choice reflects Wembanyama's goal of maintaining financial flexibility for the team as they build upon last season's Western Conference title and NBA Finals appearance, despite falling short against the New York Knicks.

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  • •Wembanyama signed a five-year extension with the Spurs on August 1.
  • •He chose a lower contract figure for financial flexibility.
  • •Dylan Harper praised Wembanyama's maturity and leadership.
  • •Wembanyama aims to preserve cap space under salary cap rules.
  • •The Spurs reached the NBA Finals last season, losing to the Knicks.
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  • 6:33 PMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama's unselfish choice has Dylan Harper calling him 'the most genuine person ever'
What they're saying
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Dylan Harper shares why Victor Wembanyama's selfless contract decision continues to inspire the Spurs' young core.

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