DJ Steward plays for the Chicago Bulls and their G League affiliate, the Windy City Bulls as of October 9, 2024. DJ Steward began playing basketball at Fenwick in Oak Park, Illinois, and later he played at Whitney Young in Chicago. During his high school years, he received invitations to prestigious events such as the McDonald's All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic in 2020.
During the 2020-21 NCAA Division I season, DJ Steward played for Duke University. In his one-and-done season with the Blue Devils, Steward was named ACC Freshman of the Week two times as he averaged 13 points and 2.4 assists in 24 games. He also led all ACC freshmen in scoring and secured a spot on the ACC All-Freshman Team. From 2021 to 2024, Steward spent three seasons in the G League, starting with the Stockton Kings for two years and then moving to the Maine Celtics for the 2023-24 season.
DJ Steward Contract Breakdown
How much is DJ Steward getting paid?
As per Hoopshype, DJ Steward will earn $578,577 from his two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls.
Under the current NBA collective bargaining agreement (CBA), players on two-way contracts earn 50% of the rookie minimum salary. According to Spotrac, the rookie minimum salary for the 2024-25 NBA season is $1,157,153. This means DJ Steward, on his two-way contract, will earn $578,577, which is exactly 50% of the minimum rookie salary of $1,157,153.
How much does DJ Steward make in a minute?
DJ Steward's salary for the 2024/25 NBA season amounts to $578,577. Now one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. So if we divide his total salary ($578,577) by the number of minutes available in a year, then Steward makes around $1.1 per minute.
DJ Steward Career Earnings
DJ Steward has signed three separate two-way contracts over the past two seasons. Two of them were with the Sacramento Kings and one was with the Boston Celtics. However, the exact earnings from these contracts are not publicly disclosed.
What are the terms of DJ Steward’s contract?
DJ Steward is on a one-year, two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls, valued at $578,577. Under this contract, Steward will be able to split his time playing for the Chicago Bulls and their G League affiliate, the Windy City Bulls.
How much of DJ Steward’s contract is guaranteed?
DJ Steward's two-way contract is not guaranteed. As per the standard two-way contract rules, Steward’s contract can be terminated by the team at any moment.
DJ Steward Contract History
These are all the contracts that DJ Steward has signed in his career till now.
July 21, 2024
DJ Steward signed a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls.
September 29, 2023
DJ Steward signed an Exhibit-10 contract with the Boston Celtics.
September 8, 2022
DJ Steward signed a $1.02 million non-guaranteed contract with the Sacramento Kings.
September 25, 2021
DJ Steward signed an Exhibit-10 contract with the Sacramento Kings.
FAQs on DJ Steward
A. DJ Steward hails from Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
A. DJ Steward played college basketball at Duke University.
A. DJ Steward plays as a shooting guard.
A. As per the G-League website, DJ Steward has scored 699 points, as of October 2024.
A. DJ Steward is 6 feet 2 inches or 1.88 m.
