Jaylen Martin is a professional basketball player who is on the roster of the Brooklyn Nets as of 2024. Born on January 28, 2004, in Quincy, Florida, Martin was a four-star recruit at Florida State University High School in Tallahassee, Florida. In 2022, despite receiving college offers from several top universities Martin chose to play professionally in the Overtime Elite league with Team YNG Dreamerz. During the 2022–2023 Overtime Elite season, Martin finished second in the league’s Most Improved Player voting and helped lead the Dreamerz to the Championship series, where they lost to the City Reapers.
After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft, Jaylen Martin signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks and played for the Westchester Knicks. In the 2023-24 NBA G League season with the Westchester Knicks, Jaylen Martin averaged 9.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.7 steals, and 0.7 blocks per game over 16 games, playing 21.8 minutes per game. Martin is now signed with the Brooklyn Nets.
Jaylen Martin Contract Breakdown
How much is Jaylen Martin getting paid?
During the 2024/25 NBA season, Martin is set to earn $578,577 from his two-way contract with the Brooklyn Nets. Martin is on a two-year, two-way contract with the Nets.
Under the NBA's latest collective bargaining agreement, players on two-way contracts earn 50% of the minimum rookie salary. According to Spotrac, the minimum rookie salary for the 2024-25 NBA season is $1,157,153. This means Jaylen Martin will earn $578,577 on his two-way contract.
How much does Jaylen Martin make in a minute?
Jaylen Martin earns $1.1 per minute. His salary for the 2024/25 NBA season amounts to $578,577. Now one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. So, by dividing his total salary by the number of minutes available in a year, we get $1.1 per minute.
What are the terms of Jaylen Martin’s contract?
Jaylen Martin is on a two-year, two-way contract with the Brooklyn Nets. Under this contract, Martin can split his time between the Nets and their G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets.
How much of Jaylen Martin’s contract is guaranteed?
Jaylen Martin's two-way contract is not guaranteed. As per the standard two-way contract rules, Martin’s contract can be terminated by the team at any moment.
Jaylen Martin Contract History
These are all the contracts that Jaylen Martin has signed during his career.
February 21, 2024
Jaylen Martin signed a two-way contract with the Brooklyn Nets.
November 27, 2023
Jaylen Martin signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks.
July 3, 2023
Jaylen Martin signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks.
FAQs on Jaylen Martin Contract
A. Jaylen Martin makes $578,577 for the 2024/25 NBA season. He is on a one-year two-way contract with the Brooklyn Nets.
A. Jaylen Martin went undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft.
A. Jaylen Martin did not play NCAA Div-I college ball. Instead, Jaylen Martin played in the Overtime Elite league during the 2022-23 season.
A. Jaylen Martin plays as a small forward.
A. Jaylen Martin is 6 feet 6 inches.