Bones Hyland's journey to NBA stardom has been a tale of resilience and triumph. Born on September 14, 2000, Hyland is a professional basketball player who plays position 1/2 for the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA, known affectionately as "Bizzy Bones'' or simply "Bones," due to his slender build.
Hyland played high school basketball at St. Georges Technical High School in Delaware, where tragedy struck during his junior year. In a devastating house fire, his 11-month-old cousin and grandmother lost their lives. While he was also in the house, Hyland jumped from his second-floor bedroom, sustaining a torn patellar tendon that sidelined him for six months.
Despite these hardships, Hyland's resilience shone through during his senior year, where he showcased his basketball prowess, averaging an impressive 26.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 3.4 steals per game. His leadership guided his team to the semi-finals of the state tournament, and scouts recognized him as a four-star recruit. Eventually, Hyland committed to playing college basketball for VCU, where he continued to elevate his game.
In the 2021 NBA draft, the Denver Nuggets drafted Hyland with the 26th overall pick. Playing with the Nuggets in the 2021-22 season, he showcased flashes of brilliance as a ball handler and scorer. Primarily, his game depends on his offensive capabilities. However, in his 2nd season with the Nuggets, he found himself traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in a four-team trade involving the Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic.
Bones Hyland Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023-24 (Team Option Exercised) | $2,306,400 | $2,306,400 | $2,306,400 | ||
| 2024-25 (Team Option Exercised) | $4,158,440 | - | $4,158,440 | - | $4,158,440 |
How much is Bones Hyland getting paid?
Bones Hyland is set to earn $2,306,400 for the 2023/24 season. According to Sportrac, Hyland signed a four-year rookie contract with the Denver Nuggets, worth $10,763,240.
Hyland’s contract was structured in a way that the first two years were guaranteed and the last two as team options. The Los Angeles Clippers have already exercised their team options, ensuring Hyland to receive the entire $10,763,240 guaranteed.
So, the four year rookie contract earned Hyland $10,763,240 guaranteed with an annual average salary of $2,690,810.
How much does Bones Hyland make in a minute?
Hyland's salary for the 2023/24 season is $2,306,400. One year is known to have 525,600 minutes. If his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then Toppin makes around $4.39 in a minute.
Bones Hyland Career Earnings
In his two-year career, Hyland has earned approx. $4.2 million, up until the end of 2022-23 season.
What are the terms of Bones Hyland’s contract?
Bones Hyland’s current contract had team options at the end of 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons. At the end of 2024-25 season, Hyland will be a restricted free agent.
How much of the Bones Hyland Contract is guaranteed?
With the current deal, Bones Hyland will earn a $10,763,240 guaranteed with an annual average salary of $2,690,810.
Bones Hyland Contract History
These are all the contracts that Bones Hyland has signed in his career till now.
August 4, 2021
Bones Hyland signed a four-year $10.76 million rookie scale contract with the Denver Nuggets.
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FAQs
A. Bones Hyland's salary for the 2023/24 season is $2,306,400.
A. Bones Hyland is currently 23 years old, as of November 2023. He was born on September 14, 2000.
A. Bones Hyland got the nickname “Bones” due to his slender build.
A. Bones Hyland is currently a member of the Los Angeles Clippers.
A. Bones Hyland is 6 feet 2 inches tall.
