Victor Wembanyama Poised for $310M Spurs Extension

July 2026 opens the rookie-extension window for the 2023 draft class, and the big story is Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs are expected to offer the franchise max right away, with projections as high as $310 million over five seasons. The piece runs through each eligible player, offering comps and likely outcomes, from clear no-deals to near-certain extensions, and flags how injuries, role and team payrolls will shape decisions. Merlin sees teams casting long shadows over their cap books as they price young stars. As the article put it, "it would be surprising if Wembanyama doesn't have his deal inked on July 6." Contracts will read like spells: some cement a core, others buy flexibility. Expect bargains, holdouts and one or two surprise signings before the regular season begins.