Derrick Jones Jr.'s Contract

Derrick Jones Jr. is an American small forward for the Los Angeles Clippers. Standing at 6 feet 6 inches, Jones Jr. is a versatile wing who can also play as a power forward. The 2024-25 NBA season is his ninth NBA season which is an impressive accomplishment considering he went undrafted in the 2016 NBA Draft. Derrick Jones Jr. began his NBA career with the Phoenix Suns during the 2016–17 season and also played in the G League for the Northern Arizona Suns. In the 2017–18 season, the Miami Heat signed him to a two-way contract. In the first season, he also spent time with the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the Heat’s G League affiliate. Jones Jr. had his breakout as a rotational player during the 2018–19 season as he played in 60 games for the Miami Heat, playing 19.2 minutes, and averaging 7 points, and 4 rebounds per game. His role expanded in the 2019–20 season, as he played 23.3 minutes per game and was also part of the Heat team that made it to the NBA Finals in 2020.

After his time with Miami, Derrick Jones Jr. had stints with the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2020–21 season and the Chicago Bulls from 2021 to 2023. For the 2023–24 season, Derrick Jones Jr. joined the Los Angeles Clippers, where he experienced a resurgence in his career. He played a career-high 76 games, starting in 66 of them, and recorded a career-best three-point shooting percentage of 34.3% while averaging 8.6 points per game.

Derrick Jones Jr. Contract Breakdown

According to Spotrac, Derrick Jones Jr. signed a three-year contract with the Los Angeles Clippers worth $30,000,000 completely guaranteed.

How much is Derrick Jones Jr getting paid?

Jones Jr. will receive an average annual salary of $10,000,000 for the next three seasons. During the 2024/25 season, Derrick Jones Jr is set to earn $9,523,810. He will become an unrestricted free agent in the 2027 free agency.

How much does Derrick Jones Jr. make in a minute?

With a yearly salary of $9,523,810 during the 2024/25 season, Derrick Jones Jr earns about $18.12 per minute.

Derrick Jones Jr. Career Earnings

As of November 2024, Derrick Jones Jr. has earned $38,411,611 in his NBA career earnings as per Spotrac.

What are the terms of Derrick Jones Jr.'s contract?

Derrick Jones Jr’s contract is a straightforward three-year contract with a single key provision: a 5% trade bonus. This means if Jones Jr gets traded, his salary will increase by 5%.

How much of the Derrick Jones Jr. contract is guaranteed?

Derrick Jones Jr.'s three-year contract is fully guaranteed.

Derrick Jones Jr. Contract History

These are all the contracts that Derrick Jones Jr. has signed in his career till now.

July 9, 2024

Derrick Jones Jr. signed a three-year, $27 million contract with the Los Angeles Clippers.

August 18, 2023

Derrick Jones Jr. signed a one-year, $2.7 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks.

July 6, 2022

Derrick Jones Jr. inked a two-year, $6.56 million contract with the Chicago Bulls.

November 22, 2020

Derrick Jones Jr. signed a two-year, $18.98 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.

November 22, 2020

Derrick Jones Jr. signed a two-year, $20.7 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.

July 1, 2018

Derrick Jones Jr. agreed to a two-year $3.16 million contract with the Miami Heat.

December 31, 2017

Derrick Jones Jr. signed a two-way contract with the Miami Heat.

September 15, 2016

Derrick Jones Jr. signed a three-year, $3.4 million contract with the Phoenix Suns.