Today, I was scrolling through some NBA news and something caught my eye – the 10-day contracts. Man, I got curious about how much these guys actually make. So, I dived into a little research session to figure out the deal with NBA 10-day contract salaries.
First, I started by looking up what a 10-day contract actually is. Turns out, it’s exactly what it sounds like, a short-term deal that lasts for 10 days or up to three games, whichever comes later. Teams often used these to fill in gaps in their roster, maybe due to injuries or just to test out a player before committing long-term.
Then, I started hunting for the salary info. I found out that the pay for these 10-day deals can vary quite a bit. It’s not some huge, life-changing amount, but it’s still decent money. I saw numbers ranging from around $50,000 to $130,000, which is not bad for 10 days of work! I kept digging and found a few sources mentioning that on average, it’s around $30,000 to $100,000 for a 10-day contract.
The actual amount depends on the player’s experience in the NBA. The more years a guy’s been in the league, the more he’s likely to get paid, even on a short-term deal. Some articles I found said that it could be anywhere from about $61,000 to $175,000, depending on how long they’ve been around.
- Checked some forums and fan sites to see what people were saying.
- Compared the numbers from different sources to get a general idea of the range.
- Read a couple of articles about players who had signed 10-day contracts to see if they mentioned salary details.
I also stumbled upon something called an “Exhibit 10” contract. Apparently, it’s a one-year deal for the minimum salary, but it’s not guaranteed. But, there’s a catch – it can include a bonus of up to $75,000 if the player ends up playing for the team’s G League affiliate for at least 60 days after being waived. It’s like an incentive to stick around in the organization, even if they don’t make the main roster.
Learned more about NBA salaries in general
For the 2024-25 season, the average NBA salary is gonna be around $11,910,649! That’s a jump from the $9.7 million average from the 2023-24 season. Also, for a rookie with zero experience, the minimum salary for the 2024-25 season is $1,157,153. Pretty wild to think about those numbers!
It was a fun little research project, and now I’ve got a better understanding of how those 10-day contracts work in the NBA. It seems that a 10-day contract is not that bad. You can get paid a decent amount of money if you have experience and the chance to prove yourself.
