Zach LaVine is an explosive shooting guard who plays for the Chicago Bulls. Born on March 10, 1995, LaVine is known for his athleticism and highlight-reel plays.
Hailing from Renton, Washington, LaVine was recognized as a five-star athlete at Bothell High School and spent a season at UCLA before entering the NBA. It was evident that he possessed a rare combination of athleticism and shooting ability that would soon make waves on the NBA stage.
Drafted 13th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2014, LaVine quickly gained fame for his insane gravity-defying dunks. He eventually participated in the 2015 NBA All-Star Weekend’s Slam Dunk Contest and ended up winning it.
Next season, LaVine faced Aaron Gordon in a historic 2016 Slam Dunk Contest, which had some truly jaw-dropping memorable dunks. He ended up winning the Slam Dunk contest yet again in 2016, becoming only the fourth NBA player ever to win consecutive Slam Dunk Contests.
Traded to the Bulls in 2017, LaVine elevated his game to All-star level as he displayed improved shooting and established himself as a knockdown off-the-ball shooter. He soon became Bulls’ franchise player and earned two NBA All-Star nods in 2021 and 2022. He has the second-most 40-point games in Bulls history after the legendary Michael Jordan.
In the 2022-2023 season, he had impressive averages of 24.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game.
Zach LaVine Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023-24 | $40,064,220 | - | $40,064,220 | - | $40,064,220 |
| 2024-25 | $43,031,940 | - | $43,031,940 | - | $43,031,940 |
| 2025-26 | $45,999,660 | - | $45,999,660 | - | $45,999,660 |
| 2026-27(PlayerOption) | $48,967,380 | - | $48,967,380 | - | $48,967,380 |
How much is Zach LaVine getting paid?
Zach LaVine is set to earn $40,064,220 for the 2023/24 NBA season.
According to Sportrac, he agreed to a five year contract with the Chicago Bulls, worth a whopping $215,159,700 guaranteed, an average annual salary of $43,031,940.
How much does Zach LaVine make in a minute?
Zach LaVine’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $40,064,220. 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 he makes around $76.22 in a minute.
Zach LaVine Career Earnings
After the end of the 2023/24 season, LaVine would have earned over $163 million from his NBA contracts.
What are the terms of Zach LaVine’s contract?
Zach LaVine’s current contract has a player option at the end of 2025/26 season. He can either opt in for 2026/27 or opt out.
How much of the Zach LaVine Contract is guaranteed?
Zach LaVine’s entire $215,159,700 is guaranteed, an average annual salary of $43,031,940.
Zach LaVine Contract History
These are all the contracts that Zach LaVine has signed in his career till now.
July 8, 2014
Zach LaVine signed a two-year $4.2 million rookie contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
July 8, 2018
Zach LaVine agreed to sign a four-year $78 million contract with the Chicago Bulls.
July 7, 2022
LaVine signed a five year, $215.16 million contract with the Chicago Bulls.
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FAQs
A. Zach LaVine has a five-year $215 million contract with the Chicago Bulls. This contract ends in 2027 with the 2026/27 season being a player option.
A. Zach LaVine’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $40,064,220.
A. Zach LaVine is an alumnus of UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles). He played one season (2013/14) for the UCLA Bruins.
A. The NBA Star married his High school sweetheart Hunter LaVine. They tied the knot in April 2020.
A. Zach LaVine has won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest twice in 2015 and 2016.
A. In the 2022/23 season, Zach LaVine averaged 24.8 points with 4.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game throughout 77 games.
