UW Basketball Alum Dejounte Murray Signs $65 Million Extention With the Spurs

Former University of Washington basketball standout Dejounte Murray, signed a 4 year, $65 million extension with the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. 

According to Murray’s agent, Rich Paul, bonuses and incentives can push the deal to $70 million.

A Seattle native and Rainier Beach high school legend, Murray was part of a 2016 NBA draft class that was eligible to sign rookie extension deals prior to a 6 pm ET Monday deadline. The Spurs who made him their first draft pick (29th overall) when he left Washington in 2016, were able to secure the deal with Murray before that deadline struck. 

Dejounte missed last season after suffering a torn ACL in the preseason, but is finally healthy going into the 2019 season. Murray appeared in 81 games (48 starts) for San Antonio in 2017-18, averaging 8.1 points and 2.9 assists. He became the youngest player in NBA history to make the All-Defensive Team in 2017-18, after recording 97 steals and 31 blocks.

Congratulations Dejounte!