What happened: NBC's NBA coverage points to Victor Wembanyama's long-term future in San Antonio, days after he agreed to a five-year, $252 million maximum rookie-scale extension with a player option in the fifth season.
Why it matters: The deal ties Wembanyama to San Antonio through the prime of his career after a playoff run that ended in a Western Conference Finals MVP. He set the single-game playoff blocks record at 12 and posted 41 points and 24 rebounds in his WCF debut, the most blocks recorded in any player's first postseason.
By the numbers: WCF MVP; single-game playoff blocks record: 12; WCF debut line: 41 points, 24 rebounds; most blocks in a player's first postseason.
What to watch: Attention turns to how the Spurs build the roster around Wembanyama for the 2026-27 season.