Russell Westbrook Contract and Salary Breakdown: How much is Brodie earning?
Now playing for the LA Clippers, how much do we know about Mr. Triple-Double Russell Westbrook's contract and salary?
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A nine-time NBA all-star, Russell Westbrook has long been one of the most talented point guards to step foot on the NBA floor. Drafted in 2008 by the Seattle SuperSonics, which later rebranded as Oklahoma City Thunder, Westbrook spent 11 seasons with the franchise. Since then, the point guard has played for the Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards and the Los Angeles Lakers. Now playing for the LA Clippers, how much do we know about Russell Westbrook’s contract and salary?
Since his NBA debut in 2008, Westbrook continued at the Thunder until being traded to the Houston Rockets in July 2019. His stint with the Rockets was short, and by December 2020, Mr. Triple-Double was playing for the Washington Wizards. Later he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers and then to the Utah Jazz, who reached a mutual contract buyout agreement with the player.
Russell Westbrook then signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Clippers and has been playing for the franchise since February 22, 2023. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of Russell Westbrook’s contract and salary details.
Current Contract Breakdown
After reaching his contract buyout agreement with the Utah Jazz on 20th February 2023, Russell Westbrook signed with the LA Clippers on a $784,914 contract for one year. The contract will see him earn an average salary of $784,914, with $784,914 guaranteed at signing.
The deal will see Westbrook earn $784,914 for the rest of the 2022-23 season. The cap hit, and dead cap value is set at $495,955, and Westbrook is under trade restriction until May 22, 2023. According to his contract, Westbrook will become an Unrestricted Free Agent in 2023.
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | GTD AT SIGN | SIGNED USING | FREE AGENT |
| 1 yr / $784,914 | $784,914 | $784,914 | Rest Of Season/Minimum | UFA / 2023 |
Salary Breakdown
- Current Salary: $784,914
- Salary Per Month: $65409.5
- Salary Per Week: $16352.375
- Salary Per Game: $9,572
- Salary Per Quarter: $2,293
- Salary Per Minute: $200
Previous Contracts and Salaries
2022 – 2022 Los Angeles Lakers [retained]
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | SIGNED USING |
| 1 yr(s) / $30,834,692 | $30,834,692 | Retained |
2022 – 2022 Utah Jazz
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | SIGNED USING |
| 1 yr(s) / $46,295,265 | $46,295,265 | Buyout |
2018 – 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | GTD AT SIGN | SIGNED USING | FREE AGENT |
| 5 yr(s) / $206,794,070 | $41,358,814 | $206,794,070 | Designated Player Veteran Extension/Bird | 2023 / UFA |
2016 – 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | GTD AT SIGN | SIGNED USING |
| 3 yr(s) / $85,591,823 | $28,530,608 | $85,591,823 | Maximum Extension/Bird |
2012 – 2016 Oklahoma City Thunder
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | GTD AT SIGN | SIGNED USING | FREE AGENT |
| 5 yr(s) / $78,595,310 | $15,719,062 | $78,595,310 | Designated Rookie Extension/Bird | 2017 / UFA |
2008 – 2011 Oklahoma City Thunder
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | SIGNED USING |
| 4 yr(s) / $16,349,456 | $4,087,364 | Entry Level |
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