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Wembanyama rules out sports betting endorsements, says he has refused higher pay
October 1, 2026 at 10:56 PM
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3 reports · 1 in Arabic, 2 in English · over 15 hours
AJAl Jazeera Arabic
"لن أفعل ذلك أبدا".. الفرنسي ويمبانياما ينتقد نجوم كرة السلة الأمريكية بسبب المراهنات
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TGThe Guardian
‘It’s very sad’: Spurs’ Wembanyama rules out sports betting endorsements
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ESESPN
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama not interested in promoting betting sites - ESPN
(opens the publisher’s site)Victor Wembanyama said he will never endorse a sports betting company, saying he has rejected far larger offers that clashed with his values.
- Wembanyama said he will never endorse a sports betting company, calling it "very sad" to see fellow players promote them.
- He said he has refused offers for "much, much more money" than he has earned because they did not align with his values.
- The NBA's collective bargaining agreement allows players to endorse sportsbooks and hold limited gambling investments, except for NBA-related wagering markets.
- Several NBA stars hold such partnerships, including LeBron James with Polymarket, Kevin Durant with FanDuel, and Giannis Antetokounmpo as a Kalshi shareholder.