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Damian Lillard contract details Trail Bl
Damian Lillard contract details Trail Bl
Damian Lillard was already under contract with the Trail Blazers through the 2023-24 season, but that didn't stop him from landing a ma sive new contract extension this offseason.The soon-to-be 32-year-old has
Kevin Huber Jersey agreed to sign a two-year extension with the Trail Blazers, according to .Lillard played in just 29 games last season before being shut down with an abdominal injury. When he did suit up, though, heaveraged 24.0 points, 7.3 a sists and 4.1 rebounds per game.When the Trail Blazers traded away stalwart CJ McCollum last season, many thought that move would mark the end of the Lillard era, especially since his name has been mentioned in trade rumors for multiple seasons. However, Lillard has always stated that he'd like to remain with the Trail Blazers as long as they are able to put a competitive team on court.
Hardy Nickerson Jersey They made a move for Jerami Grant before the NBA Draft and re-signed Jusuf Nurkic and Anfernee Simons, who had a breakout 2021-22 campaign.With this extension, the Trail Blazers have shown that they are focused on making the team competitive once again.How much will Lillard be paid? The Sporting News breaks down his deal. Lillard has reportedly signed a two-year, $122 million extension with the Trail Blazers. That extension will kick in ahead of the 2025-26 season.His previous deal ran through the 2024-25 season. Lillard will accept his player option for that season as part of this new agreement, .Here is the Lillard contract breakdown:Current contract22-23: $42.5M23-24: $45.6M24-25: $48.8MExtension*25-26: $58.5M26-27: $63.3M (P)The extension numbers could be adjusted based on the salary cap in 2025-26. It cannot exceed 35% of the cap
William Jackson Jersey for that season. Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) Lillard had the fourth-highest salary of any point guard in 2021-22, earning a cool $39.3 million last season. However, , Lillard is set to earn $42.5 million next season, bumping him up to third on the list behind Stephen Curry and Ru sell Westbrook.Highest-paid NBA point guards in 2022-23RankPlayerTeamSalary1.Stephen CurryGolden State Warriors$48.1 million2.Ru
John Miller Jersey sell WestbrookLos Angeles Lakers$47.1 million3.Damian LillardPortland Trail Blazers$42.5 million4.Trae YoungAtlanta Hawks$37.1 million5.Luka DoncicDallas Mavericks$37.1 million6.Kyrie IrvingBrooklyn Nets$36.9 million7.Ben SimmonsBrooklyn Nets$35.5 million8.Jamal MurrayDenver Nuggets$31.7 million9.D'Angelo Ru sellMinnesota Timberwolves$31.4 million10.Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderOklahoma City Thunder$30.9 million
Clayton Fejedelem Jersey Lillard will earn the same salary as Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard next season, . His 2026-27 salary ($63.3 million) would be the highest for a single season in NBA history.Highest-paid NBA players in 2022-23RankPlayerTeam2022-23 Salary1.Stephen CurryGolden State Warriors$48.1 million2.Ru sell WestbrookLos Angeles Lakers$47.1 million3.LeBron JamesLos Angeles Lakers$44.5 million4.Kevin DurantBrooklyn Nets$44.1 million5.Bradley BealWashington Wizards$43.3 million6.Paul GeorgeLos Angeles Clippers$42.5 million7.Giannis AntetokounmpoMilwaukee Bucks$42.5 million8.Kawhi LeonardLos Angeles Clippers$42.5 million9.Damian LillardPortland Trail Blazers$42.5 million10.Klay ThompsonGolden State Warriors$40.6 million