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Wembanyama Takes $51M Cut; Spurs Sign Harris, OKC Drafts Mara

7/12/2026

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Victor Wembanyama signed a five-year contract worth up to $252 million, taking a $51 million pay cut.
The deal frees cap space for the San Antonio Spurs to retain core players.
The Spurs also signed veteran forward Tobias Harris.
The money is intended to keep Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper with Wembanyama for years.
Oklahoma City Thunder drafted rookie Aday Mara after losing Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe.

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Victor Wembanyama signed a five-year contract worth up to $252 million, taking a $51 million pay cut.
The deal frees cap space for the San Antonio Spurs to retain core players.
The Spurs also signed veteran forward Tobias Harris.
The money is intended to keep Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper with Wembanyama for years.
Oklahoma City Thunder drafted rookie Aday Mara after losing Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe.