Dejounte Murray is a 27-year-old guard who plays for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA. The Hawks All-Star was the first-round pick out of Washington in the 2016 NBA Draft. With a well-rounded offensive game, Murray is a versatile two-way guard.
The Atlanta Hawks acquired the defensive-minded guard from the San Antonio Spurs last summer. In his first season in Atlanta, Murray averaged 20.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game on 46.4% shooting, including 34.4% from the 3-point line.
He along with the Hawks superstar Trae Young emerged as a deadly duo often referred to as “DejounTrae”. They made a record by becoming the second duo in franchise history to put up 25 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in a single playoff game.
How much money does Dejounte Murray make a year?
The Hawks All-Star is set to earn a lucrative amount of $17.7 million for the ongoing 2023/24 NBA season. Murray is currently in his last year of a four-year contract which he signed with the Spurs in 2020.
| Seasons | Salary | Team |
| 2020/2021 | $14.2 million | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2021/2022 | $15.4 million | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2022/2023 | $16.5 million | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2023/2024 | $17.7 million | Atlanta Hawks |
Dejounte Murray New Contract
According to Shams Charania of the Athletic, the Hawks Forward extended his contract for a further four-years, worth $114 million guaranteed. The extension involves a player option in the final year and will last until the 2027/28 campaign.
Additionally, a fair incentive is also available in the contract that would make the guard earn $30.7 million in the 2027/28 NBA season.
| Seasons | Salary | Team |
| 2024/2025 | $24.7 million | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2025/2026 | $26.7 million | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2026/2027 | $28.7 million | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2027/2028 | $30.7 million | Atlanta Hawks |
Off the court, the Hawks guard has a good share of endorsements. He has a shoe deal with New Balance and is also a spokesperson for the water company Lemon Perfect.
FAQs
A. The Hawks All-star is listed at 6 feet 4 inches or 193 cm tall.
A. After being selected 29th overall in the 2016 NBA Draft, Murray spent his initial years with the San Antonio Spurs before being traded to the Atlanta Hawks in 2022.
A. Dejounte Murray weighs around 81 kg (180 lb).
A. The one-time All-Star guard has 18 triple-doubles in his career until now.
A. The Hawks guard averaged 20.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.5 steals per game in the 2022/2023 season.
A. No, Murray has extended his contract with the Atlanta Hawks for four years and is reserved until the 2028 off-season.
