Born on March 16, 1992, in California, Tim Hardaway Jr. has made a name for himself as one of the premier 3-point specialists in the NBA. Hardaway Jr. learned the fundamentals of basketball from his Hall of Famer father Tim Hardaway, and started making waves in high school at Miami Palmetto in Pinecrest, Florida. Moving on to the collegiate level, he played for the University of Michigan from 2010 to 2013, where he developed as one of the best shooting guards of his class.
In 2013, the New York Knicks drafted Tim Hardaway Jr. with the 24th overall pick. He quickly became a valuable asset and was named to the All-NBA Rookie First Team in 2014. He was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in 2015 but was traded back to the Knicks in 2017. Then in 2019, a blockbuster trade brought him to the Dallas Mavericks, setting the stage for a new chapter in his career.
Since joining the Mavericks, Hardaway Jr. has flourished, evolving into a premier 3-point shooter in the NBA. His ability to consistently deliver from beyond the arc has become instrumental in the team's success. He stands out as the only Maverick in franchise history with multiple seasons with over 200 3-point field goals made.
Tim Hardaway Jr. Salary
According to Spotrac, Tim Hardaway Jr. earned $17,897,728 for the 2023/2024 season. He will earn $16,193,183 for the 2024/25 NBA season which will be his last year on his current contract. Hardaway Jr's contract reflects his on-court contributions as a lethal 3-point shooter and value to the Dallas Mavericks franchise.
A yearly breakdown of his salary as reported by Spotrac is mentioned below:
| Season | Team | Salary |
| 2021/22 | Dallas Mavericks | $21,306,816 |
| 2022/23 | Dallas Mavericks | $19,602,273 |
| 2023/24 | Dallas Mavericks | $17,897,728 |
| 2024/25 | Dallas Mavericks | $16,193,183 |
How long is Tim Hardaway Jr.’s contract?
Tim Hardaway Jr.’s current contract is four years long. On August 9, 2021, Hardaway Jr. signed his four-year $75,000,000 fully guaranteed contract with the Dallas Mavericks.
This professional contract with the Mavs came into effect from the 2021/22 NBA season and it will last until the end of the 2024/25 NBA season. Hardaway Jr. will become an unrestricted free agent in the 2025 offseason.
What teams has Tim Hardaway Jr. played for?
Tim Hardaway Jr. has played for three NBA teams as of June 2024 — the New York Knicks (2013 — 2015 and 2017 — 2019), Atlanta Hawks (2015 — 2017), and the Dallas Mavericks (2019 — present).
Tim Hardaway Jr. Salary FAQ's
A. Hardaway Jr. earned a salary of $17.8 million for the 2023/24 season. He will earn $16.1 million for the 2024/25 NBA season.
A. Tim Hardaway Jr. played college ball for University of Michigan (2010 - 2013).
A. Tim Hardaway Jr. plays as a shooting guard or small forward for the Dallas Mavericks.
A. Tim Hardaway Jr. has a four-year $75 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks. He will be a free agent in the 2025 offseason.
