CHRIS PAUL #3
Retired
Point Guard
: 21 : No
United StatesAGENT DETAILS
SUMMARY▴▾
Chris Paul is a 41 year old point guard who was born on May 6, 1985. He was drafted 4th overall by the New Orleans Pelicans in the 1st round of the 2005 draft. He has signed 7 contracts worth a total value of $476,859,527. He is represented by the agents Steve Heumann and Tyeke Sullivan of CAA Basketball.
CONTRACT HISTORY
: $3,678,637: 6.35
NOHChris Paul signed a 2-4 year, $14,714,549 contract with the New Orleans Hornets on Jul 5, 2005. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $3,144,240 to $4,574,189.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | $3,144,240 | $3,144,240 | $3,144,240 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2006-07 | $3,380,160 | $3,380,160 (+8%) | $3,380,160 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2007-08 | Team | Yes (Oct 25, 2006) | $3,615,960 | $3,615,960 (+8%) | $3,615,960 (0→3.62M) | $0 | $0 |
| 2008-09 | Team | Yes (Oct 28, 2007) | $4,574,189 | $4,574,189 (+31%) | $4,574,189 (0→4.57M) | $0 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $14,714,549 | $14,714,549 | $14,714,549 | $0 | $0 |
: $14,851,940: 23.43NOHChris Paul signed a 3-4 year, $59,407,759 contract with the New Orleans Hornets on Jul 7, 2008. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $13,520,500 to $17,779,458.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 Max | $13,520,500 | $13,520,500 | $13,520,500 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2010-11 Max | $14,940,153 | $14,940,153 (+11%) | $14,940,153 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2011-12 Max | $16,359,805 | $13,167,648 (-13%) | $16,359,805 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2012-13 Max | Player | Yes (Dec 14, 2011) | $17,779,458 | $17,779,458 (+34%) | $17,779,458 | $0 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $62,599,916 | $59,407,759 | $62,599,916 | $0 | $0 |
: 15% of the remaining Base Salary: $21,468,695: 31.81
LACChris Paul signed a 3-5 year, $107,343,475 contract with the LA Clippers on Jul 10, 2013. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $18,668,431 to $24,599,495.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 Max | $18,668,431 | $18,668,431 | $18,668,431 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2014-15 Max | $20,068,563 | $20,068,563 (+8%) | $20,068,563 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2015-16 Max | $21,468,695 | $21,468,695 (+8%) | $21,468,695 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2016-17 Max | ETO | No | $22,868,827 | $22,868,827 (+8%) | $22,868,827 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017-18 Max | ETO | No (Jun 28, 2017) | $24,599,495 | $24,268,959 (+8%) | $24,268,959 | $0 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $107,674,011 | $107,343,475 | $107,343,475 | $0 | $0 |
: 15% of the remaining Base Salary (Applied Jun 28, 2017): $39,932,648: 35.00
HOUChris Paul signed a 3-4 year, $159,730,592 contract with the Houston Rockets on Jul 6, 2018. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $35,654,150 to $44,211,146.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | $35,654,150 | $35,654,150 | $35,654,150 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2019-20 | $38,506,482 | $38,506,482 (+8%) | $38,506,482 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2020-21 | $41,358,814 | $41,358,814 (+8%) | $41,358,814 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2021-22 | Player | No (Aug 1, 2021) | $44,211,146 | $44,211,146 (+8%) | $0 (44.2M→0) | $0 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $159,730,592 | $159,730,592 | $115,519,446 | $0 | $0 |
: $30,000,000: 27.00
PHXChris Paul signed a 4 year, $120,000,000 contract with the Phoenix Suns on Aug 6, 2021. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $28,400,000 to $30,800,000.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | $30,800,000 | $30,800,000 | $30,800,000 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2022-23 | $28,400,000 | $28,400,000 (-8%) | $28,400,000 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2023-24 | $30,800,000 | $30,800,000 (+8%) | $30,800,000 (15.8M→30.8M) | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2024-25 W | $30,000,000 | $30,000,000 (-3%) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $120,000,000 | $120,000,000 | $90,000,000 | $0 | $0 |
GSW - Jun 30, 2024)VETERAN CONTRACT
COMPARE THIS CONTRACT
→: $12,028,999: 7.00
SASChris Paul signed a 1 year, $12,028,999 contract with the San Antonio Spurs on Jul 7, 2024. The contract has a cap hit of $10,460,000.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $10,460,000 | $10,460,000 | $10,460,000 | $0 | $1,568,999 | ||
| TOTAL | $10,460,000 | $10,460,000 | $10,460,000 | $0 | $1,568,999 |
VETERAN CONTRACT
COMPARE THIS CONTRACT→: $3,634,153: 2.00
Chris Paul signed a 1 year, $3,634,153 contract with the LA Clippers on Jul 21, 2025. The contract has a cap hit of $2,296,274.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 W | $2,296,274 | $3,634,153 | $3,634,153 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $2,296,274 | $3,634,153 | $3,634,153 | $0 | $0 |
TOR - Feb 13, 2026)DEAD CAP
Toronto Raptors| SEASON | BASE SALARY | CAP HIT | |
| 2025-26 | $3,634,153 | $2,296,274 |
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