Thomas Bryant’s contracts and salary breakdown
Know all about Denver Nuggets' backup center Thomas Bryant's NBA contracts and salaries in a comprehensive breakdown.

Thomas Bryant of the Denver Nuggets (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images)
As the Denver Nuggets clinched their first-ever championship in franchise history, Thomas Bryant has also added a ring to his trophy cabinet. The Nuggets’ backup center has been part of their roster since being traded from the Los Angeles Lakers in February. So exactly how much is Thomas Bryant earning from his NBA contracts?
Originally drafted by the Utah Jazz in 2017, Bryant played his first season with the Lakers, partly with their G League team South Bay Lakers. He would make his return to the NBA with the Washington Wizards. There he would sign a three-year contract worth $25,000,000 until 2021.
Thomas Bryant signed with the Lakers again in July 2022 but would be traded to the Nuggets in February 2023. Currently, as his one-year minimum deal with the Lakers comes to an end, Bryant will enter free agency as an unrestricted free agent. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of Thomas Bryant’s contracts and salary details.
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Current Contract Breakdown

Thomas Bryant signed his one-year minimum deal worth $2,133,278 with the LA Lakers in July 2022. The contract came with $2,133,278 guaranteed at signing, with an average salary of $2,133,278 annually.
For the 2022-23 season, Bryant has earned a base salary of $2,133,278 with a dead cap and cap hit value of $2,133,278. Thomas Bryant is set to become an unrestricted free agent by the end of the 2022-23 season. The coming NBA free agency will shed light on the Nuggets’ Center’s future in the league.
CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | GTD AT SIGN | SIGNED USING | FREE AGENT |
1 yr(s) / $2,133,278 | $2,133,278 | $2,133,278 | Free Agent/Minimum | 2023 / UFA |
Salary Breakdown

- Current Salary: $2,133,278
- Salary Per Month: $177,773
- Salary Per Week: $44,443
- Salary Per Game: $26,015
- Salary Per Quarter: $6,503
- Salary Per Minute: $542
Previous Contracts and Salaries

2019 – 2021
CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | GTD AT SIGN | SIGNED USING | FREE AGENT |
3 yr(s) / $25,000,000 | $8,333,333 | $25,000,000 | Free Agent/Early Bird | 2022 / UFA |
2017 – 2018
CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | GTD AT SIGN | SIGNED USING | FREE AGENT |
2 yr(s) / $2,193,857 | $1,096,929 | $815,615 | Entry Level/Minimum | 2019 / RFA |
FAQs
Has Thomas Bryant won the NBA Championship?
Thomas Bryant won the NBA Championship with the Denver Nuggets in 2023.
How many NBA rings does Thomas Bryant have?
Thomas Bryant has won one ring with the Nuggets.
Which franchise had drafted Thomas Bryant?
The Utah Jazz drafted Thomas Bryant in 2017.
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