Spurs to fully guarantee breakout forward's contract

The Spurs will fully guarantee Julian Champagnie‘s 2025-26 contract, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via X). Champagnie is set to make $3M this season. Aug. 1 was the guarantee date for his deal, which contains a $3M team option for the 2026-27 season.

The fourth-year small forward carved out a role for himself in San Antonio over the past two seasons, playing 74 games in 2023/24 and all 82 games last year. He averaged 9.9 points and 3.9 rebounds in 23.6 minutes per night last season while shooting 37.1% from three on 5.9 attempts per game.

The Spurs have upgraded their roster in multiple spots this summer, adding Dylan Harper, Kelly Olynyk, Luke Kornet and Carter Bryant, which will make it harder for Champagnie to command the same role. However, the team remains relatively light on wings and could use a volume three-point shooter of his caliber.