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Jayson Tatum Contract: Everything about NBA star’s salary breakdown for the Boston Celtics

Originally posted on FirstSportz | By Anjum Ash. | Last updated Jan 27, 2024 4:21 PM ET

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.