CHRISTIAN SHUMATE #42
Unsigned
Small Forward
Years of Service 
: 0
: 02026-27 Year of Service Earned : No
: NoBORN: Jul 24, 2002
BIRTHPLACE: Chicago, Illinois, United States
NATIONALITY:
United States
United StatesHEIGHT:
6'6"
198cmWEIGHT:
213lbs
97kgAGE: 24
SHOOTS: Right
DRAFT YEAR: Undrafted
AGENT DETAILS
Agent info unknown
SUMMARY▴▾
Christian Shumate is a 24 year old small forward who was born on Jul 24, 2002. He has signed 2 contracts worth a total value of $2,630,633. He is represented by the agents .
Bird Rights: Non-Bird (NQVFA)
CONTRACT HISTORY
ROOKIE CONTRACT
Includes Exhibit 9 
(Training-Camp Contract)
(Training-Camp Contract)Includes Exhibit 10 (Bonus Amount: $50,000)
(Bonus Amount: $50,000)
COMPARE THIS CONTRACTSIGNED BY: Bryson Graham
BIRD RIGHTS: 
→
→: 1 year
: $1,272,870
: $0 (0%)
: UFA (Waived)
AAV: $1,272,870
: $1,272,870Cap % : 1.00
: 1.00: SalarySwish
Christian Shumate signed a 1 year, $1,272,870 contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on Sep 17, 2025. The contract has a cap hit of $0.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 W | $0 | $1,272,870 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $0 | $1,272,870 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2026-27: $1,361,969
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2025-26: Increase from $0 to $1,272,870 (+$1,272,870) if player is not waived before Jan 10 [Requirements Unmet]
WAIVED: This contract was waived (
NOP - Oct 18, 2025)
NOP - Oct 18, 2025)EXHIBIT 10
Includes Exhibit 9 (Training-Camp Contract)
(Training-Camp Contract)Includes Exhibit 10 (Bonus Amount: $54,000)
(Bonus Amount: $54,000)COMPARE THIS CONTRACTBIRD RIGHTS: →
→: 1 year
: $1,357,763
: $0 (0%)
: UFA (Waived)
AAV: $1,357,763
: $1,357,763Cap % : 1.00
: 1.00: SalarySwish
Christian Shumate signed a 1 year, $1,357,763 contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on Sep 11, 2026. The contract has a cap hit of $1,357,763.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 W | $1,357,763 | $1,357,763 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $1,357,763 | $1,357,763 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2027-28: $1,432,161
WAIVED: This contract was waived (NOP - Sep 14, 2026)
NOP - Sep 14, 2026)
SalarySwish
SalarySwish