There is obviously nothing surprising but the Spurs announced that they had activated the 3rd year of Victor Wembanyama's contract, now linked to his franchise until 2026. Obviously, in a year, management will also validate the 4th and final year of his rookie contract. In terms of salary, “Wemby” is therefore guaranteed to receive $12.8 million this season and $13.4 million next season.
In the same press releasethe Spurs announced that they had activated the 4th year of contract of Jeremy Sochan, Malaki Branham and Blake Wesley, now linked to the Spurs until 2026. Wembanyama's three teammates will then be protected “free agents”, if the Spurs activate their “ qualifying offer » for everyone. Same thing for the French pivot in 2027.
Qualifying offer : proposal made by a franchise to one of its players who is in the last year of his rookie contract. Based on his previous salary, this offer extends the player for one year and matches any offer made to the player by another franchise. If the player does not return to his team in the year of qualifying offerhe is automatically free the following season and his team will then not be able to align with any external offer.
