SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs have made a significant move to solidify their roster by extending forward Julian Champagnie’s contract. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Champagnie is set to sign a new three-year, $45 million contract extension, reflecting the team’s confidence in his abilities and contributions.
While the Spurs confirmed the extension on Monday afternoon, they did not disclose specific terms of the deal. Notably, San Antonio opted to decline Champagnie’s $3 million team option for the 2026-27 season to facilitate this new agreement, a strategic decision that underscores their commitment to building around their young talent.
The timing of the contract extension coincided with Champagnie’s 25th birthday, which adds a celebratory note to this significant career milestone. Fans and teammates alike took to social media to wish him well, as highlighted by the NBA’s official Twitter account.
Join us in wishing Julian Champagnie a HAPPY 25th BIRTHDAY! pic.twitter.com/gQwSVKoKRg
— NBA (@NBA) June 29, 2026
Champagnie emerged as a pivotal player during the Spurs’ recent NBA Finals run. He demonstrated remarkable improvement, averaging career highs across various categories, including 27.6 minutes, 11.1 points, and 5.8 rebounds per game. His consistency was evident as he played in all 82 regular season games, shooting an impressive 38.1% from beyond the arc.
A standout performance came on December 31, 2025, when Champagnie set the Spurs’ franchise record for made 3-pointers in a single game, hitting 11 shots while scoring a career-high 36 points against the New York Knicks. Additionally, his 195 made 3-pointers during the 2025-26 season established a new single-season franchise record.
In the postseason, Champagnie further solidified his status by leading the league with 61 made threes, the highest total in any playoff run in the Spurs’ history. His ability to perform under pressure has marked him as one of the team’s key assets going forward.
Julian Champagnie, a native of Brooklyn, New York, went undrafted after his collegiate career at St. John’s in 2022. He faced initial setbacks, being waived by the Philadelphia 76ers on February 14, 2023, but quickly found a new home when the Spurs claimed him off waivers just two days later. This extension marks a significant turnaround in his career and highlights the Spurs’ faith in his potential to contribute to their future success.
