Wembanyama Signs Maximum Extension with Spurs After Defensive Player of Year Award
NBA star Victor Wembanyama has signed a five-year, $252 million contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs, the maximum allowable for a rookie scale player. The deal includes an option in the fifth season and prioritizes financial flexibility for the team. Wembanyama, 22, helped the Spurs reach the 2025 NBA Finals and recently won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award.