Spurs' Wembanyama Set for Massive $252M Extension

The 22-year-old phenom could earn up to $303M with incentives.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Victor Wembanyama, the star big man for the San Antonio Spurs, is expected to sign a five-year, $252 million max contract extension this offseason. The deal could be worth up to $303.3 million if Wembanyama triggers certain incentives, such as making an All-NBA team, winning Defensive Player of the Year, or being named MVP.

Why it matters

Wembanyama's massive new contract reflects his immense talent and potential, as the 7-foot-4 phenom has lived up to the hype in his third NBA season. The Spurs are betting big on Wembanyama to lead them back to contention, and the extension will make him one of the highest-paid players in the league.

The details

Wembanyama, 22, still has one year left on his rookie contract, but as a member of the 2023 NBA Draft class, he is eligible for a rookie-scale extension this summer. The $252 million base salary represents the maximum 25% of the salary cap that Wembanyama can earn. However, the 'Derrick Rose Rule' would allow him to trigger a raise to 30% of the cap, worth $303.3 million, if he meets certain performance incentives like making an All-NBA team, winning Defensive Player of the Year, or being named MVP.

  • Wembanyama is expected to sign the extension this offseason.

The players

Victor Wembanyama

The 22-year-old star big man for the San Antonio Spurs, who is expected to sign a massive five-year, $252 million max contract extension this offseason.

Bobby Marks

An ESPN analyst who reported the details of Wembanyama's expected contract extension.

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What they’re saying

“Victor Wembanyama is about to stack up a lot of paper this offseason.”

— Bobby Marks, ESPN Analyst (Yardbarker)

What’s next

Wembanyama and the Spurs are expected to finalize the contract extension this offseason, which would lock him in as a cornerstone of the franchise for the next five years.

The takeaway

Wembanyama's massive new contract extension, which could reach up to $303 million, underscores his immense talent and potential as one of the NBA's brightest young stars. The Spurs are making a long-term commitment to build around the 7-foot-4 phenom as they look to return to contention in the Western Conference.