Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has become one of the premier superstars in the league. Already a 5-time All-Star, Tatum’s 25% rookie max extension saw the power forward sign a 5-year contract with the Celtics. Here are all the details about Jayson Tatum’s contract and exactly how much the forward earns every season.
Earlier last season, the Celtics had managed to make their rookie sign the extension deal right before the 2021-22 season. The rather baffling details of the arrangement are something not all fans are aware of.
With the Celtics forward becoming the face of the franchise in the NBA, here’s a comprehensive breakdown of Jayson Tatum’s contract and salary details.
Current Contract Breakdown
Jayson Tatum’s contract renewal with the Boston Celtics took place in November 2020. The 25-year-old forward signed his first-ever rookie scale max extension, a 5-year deal worth $163 million.
The contract could potentially reach up to a massive $193 million if Tatum exercises the 5th-year option.
The deal comes with an annual average salary of $32,600,060 and $163,000,300 guaranteed at signing. Tatum will earn a base salary worth $32,600,060, while carrying a cap hit and dead cap value of $32,600,060 for the 2023-24 season, per Spotrac.
The contract includes a 5th-year player option, which, if exercised, would see Tatum earning $37,096,620 for the 2025-26 season. According to his new contract, Tatum will become an Unrestricted Free Agent in 2026.
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | GTD AT SIGN | SIGNED USING | FREE AGENT |
| 5yrs / $163,000,300 | $32,600,060 | $163,000,300 | Designated Rookie Extension/Bird | 2026/ UFA |
Salary Breakdown
- Current Salary: $32,600,060
- Salary Per Month: $2,716,672
- Salary Per Week: $679,168
- Salary Per Game: $379,562
- Salary Per Quarter: $99,390
- Salary Per Minute: $8,283
Previous Contracts and Salaries
Tatum was selected with the third overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics. He had been signed on a 4-year Rookie contract worth $30,073,320 in July 2017.
2017 – 2020 [Entry Level/Rookie]
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | GTD AT SIGN | SIGNED USING | FREE AGENT |
| 4 yr(s) / $30,073,320 | $7,518,330 | $12,346,200 | Entry level / Rookie | N/A |
FAQs
Q. Which franchise drafted Jayson Tatum in the NBA?The Boston Celtics drafted Jayson Tatum in the 2017 NBA Draft.
Q. How old is Jayson Tatum?Jayon Tatum is 25 years old.
Q. Which team does Jayson Tatum play for now?Jayson Tatum plays forward for the Boston Celtics in the NBA.
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