D’Angelo Russell’s Contracts and Salary breakdown: How much is the Lakers PG earning?
Know all about the Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell's impressive contract and salary details in a comprehensive breakdown.
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The Los Angeles Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell has significantly upped his game this season. DLo has been making headlines lately, for reasons right and wrong. Now playing his ninth season in the league, exactly how much is D’Angelo Russell making from his current NBA contract.
Originally drafted by the LA Lakers in the 2015 NBA Draft, DLo started his professional career with the franchise. He has since played for the Lakers, the Brooklyn Nets, the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves before making his way back to the City of Angeles in February 2023.
Now donning Purple and Gold for a second stint, Russell has evolved into one of the integral members of their squad. But how much is DLo making in the NBA? Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of D’Angelo Russell’s contract and salary details.
Current Contract Breakdown
D’Angelo Russell is in the first season of his current two-year contract worth $36,000,000 with the Lakers. DLo signed the deal, which came with $36,000,000 guaranteed at signing and an average salary of $18,000,000 per annum, in July 2023.
For the 2023-24 season, Russell made a base salary of $17,307,693, while carrying a similar dead cap and cap hit value of $17,307,693.
The two-year contract comes with a player option for the 2024-25 season which needs to be exercised before June 29, 2024. If activated, Russell will earn a base salary of $18,692,307 for the NBA next season, adding to his impressive fortune. D’Angelo Russell will become an unrestricted free agent in 2025.
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | GTD AT SIGN | SIGNED USING | FREE AGENT |
| 2 yr(s) / $36,000,000 | $18,000,000 | $36,000,000 | Free Agent/Bird | 2025 / UFA |
Salary Breakdown
- Current Salary: $17,307,693
- Salary Per Month: $1,442,308
- Salary Per Week: $360,577
- Salary Per Game: $211,069
- Salary Per Quarter: $52,767
- Salary Per Minute: $4,397
Previous Contracts and Salaries
2022 – 2022 [Retained]
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | GTD AT SIGN | SIGNED USING | FREE AGENT |
| 1 yr(s) / $20,738,168 | $20,738,168 | N/A | Retained | N/A |
2019 – 2022
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | GTD AT SIGN | SIGNED USING | FREE AGENT |
| 4 yr(s) / $117,325,500 | $29,331,375 | $117,325,500 | Maximum | 2023 / UFA |
2019 – 2019
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | GTD AT SIGN | SIGNED USING | FREE AGENT |
| 1 yr(s) / $16,494,322 | $16,494,322 | N/A | Retained | N/A |
2015 – 2018
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | GTD AT SIGN | SIGNED USING | FREE AGENT |
| 4 yr(s) / $23,017,978 | $5,754,495 | $10,435,920 | Entry Level/Rookie | 2019 / RFA |
FAQs
The Los Angeles Lakers drafted D’Angelo Russell in the 2015 NBA Draft.
D’Angelo Russell is 28 years old.
D’Angelo Russell plays PG for the Lakers in the NBA.
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