Peyton Watson Contract

Peyton Watson is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA. Born on September 11, 2002, in Beverly Hills, California, Watson attended Long Beach Polytechnic High School, where he emerged as a five-star elite talent. After high school, Watson played for UCLA for the 2021/2022 collegiate season.

The OKC Thunder selected Watson with the 30th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. However, the Nuggets recognized his two-way talent and acquired him from the Thunder while sending JaMychal Green and a 2027 protected first-round draft pick.

During his rookie season, Watson was adjusting to the NBA as he saw limited game time, but always showed flashes of brilliance whenever called upon. He was part of the Nuggets’ 2023 NBA title win, earning a championship ring in his rookie season.

In the 2023/24 season, Watson's role increased significantly. He became a key part of the Nuggets rotation, providing instant two-way impact off the bench. He mostly plays off the ball, making intelligent cuts to finish at the rim. He can also knock down shots from beyond the arc, all while guarding the opposition's best players. Watson has proven himself to be a perfect off-the-bench two-way impact player for the Nuggets.

Peyton Watson Contract Breakdown

How much is Peyton Watson getting paid?

Peyton Watson earned $2,303,520 during the 2023/24 NBA season. According to Spotrac, Watson is on a four-year rookie scale contract with the Denver Nuggets, worth $11,267,516 part-guaranteed. Watson's rookie contract follows the typical NBA structure, with the first two years guaranteed and the last two years non-guaranteed. Peyton Watson’s agent is Jeff Schwartz.

How much does Peyton Watson make in a minute?

Peyton Watson’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $2,303,520. Now 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 Watson makes around $4.38 in a minute.

Peyton Watson Career Earnings

After the end of the 2023/24 NBA season, Watson would have earned approx. $2 million from his NBA contracts.

What are the terms of Peyton Watson’s contract?

Peyton Watson’s standard rookie scale contract has team options after second and third seasons. This means the Denver Nuggets hold the option to decide if they wish to sign him for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 season.

The Denver Nuggets have already exercised their team option for the 2024/25 NBA season.

How much of the Peyton Watson contract is guaranteed?

Peyton Watson’s contract worth $6,911,040 for the first three years is guaranteed until the 2024/25 NBA season. Fourth season of the contract is non-guaranteed, as of April 2024.

Peyton Watson Contract History

These are all the contracts that Peyton Watson has signed in his career till now.

July 3, 2022

Peyton Watson signed a four-year $11.27 million contract with the Denver Nuggets.