Anthony Edwards’ Contracts and Salary Breakdown
Learn all about the Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards’ $205.9 million player contract in a comprehensive breakdown.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards is now playing his fourth season in the league. The sensational player has been making waves with his consistent performances on the NBA courts. Amid all speculations regarding the player, exactly how much is Anthony Edwards making from his current NBA contract?
Originally drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2020 NBA draft, Ant started his professional career with the franchise. Prior to his time in the league, Edwards had played collegiate basketball for the Georgia Bulldogs at the University of Georgia.
After playing only two seasons of college basketball, Anthony Edwards declared for the 2020 NBA draft as a top prospect of his class. Now playing his fourth season in the NBA, Edwards had signed a massive $205.9 million extension earlier in July 2023, which also came with the Rose Rule for his max contract.
But exactly how much fortune is the 22-year-old making from his current contract? Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of Anthony Edwards’ player contracts and salary details.
Current contract breakdown
Anthony Edwards is currently in the final season of his four-year rookie contract worth $44,271,137 signed with the Timberwolves in November 2020. The deal came with $20,002,920 guaranteed at signing and an average salary of $11,067,784 per annum.
The contract had a team option for the last two years of his rookie deal, which the franchise has already exercised. The Timberwolves activated the $10.73 million team option for the 2022-23 season back in October 2021, and the option for the running season in October 2022.
For the 2023-24 NBA season, Anthony Edwards will be making $13,534,817 in base salary, with a similar cap hit and dead cap value. He is under the Poison Pill restriction and cannot be traded before Jul 01, 2024, until his new contract comes into effect.
The shooting guard has already signed a lucrative extension with his team worth $205.9 million earlier in July 2023. Edwards is now in the last year of his rookie contract and is set to see his salary rise substantially in the coming seasons.
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | GTD AT SIGN | SIGNED USING | FREE AGENT |
| 4 yr(s) / $44,271,137 | $11,067,784 | $20,002,920 | Entry Level/Rookie | N/A |
Salary Breakdown
- Current Salary: $13,534,817
- Salary Per Month: $1,127,901
- Salary Per Week: $281,974
- Salary Per Game: $165,059
- Salary Per Quarter: $41,265
- Salary Per Minute: $3,439
Upcoming Contracts and Salaries
Anthony Edwards signed a massive five-year extension worth $205,900,000 with the Minnesota Timberwolves on July 8, 2023. The deal comes with $205,900,000 guaranteed at signing and an annual average salary of $41,180,000 per Spotrac.
The five-year contract will see Edwards continue with the franchise until the end of the 2028-29 season and he will become an unrestricted free agent in 2029. His new extension also comes with the Rose Rule, which could possibly see him land a max contract worth 30% of the cap and a 15% trade bonus shortly, contingent on his performances.
2024 – 2029
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | GTD AT SIGN | SIGNED USING | FREE AGENT |
| 5 yr(s) / $205,900,000 | $41,180,000 | $205,900,000 | Designated Rookie Extension/Bird | 2029 / UFA |
FAQs
Anthony Edwards plays shooting guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA.
Anthony Edwards is 22 years old.
The Minnesota Timberwolves drafted Anthony Edwards in the 2020 NBA draft.
Anthony Edwards played college basketball at the University of Georgia.
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