CODY ZELLER #41

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Cody Zeller headshot
Center
Years of Service Tooltip : 12
2026-27 Year of Service Earned Tooltip : No
BORN: Oct 5, 1992
BIRTHPLACE: Winona, Minnesota, United States
NATIONALITY:United StatesUnited States
HEIGHT:
6' 11
210cm
WEIGHT:
240lbs
108kg
AGE: 33
SHOOTS: Right
DRAFT YEAR: 2013
DRAFTED OVERALL: 4
DRAFT ROUND: 1
DRAFTED BY: CHA
AGENT DETAILS
SUMMARY

Cody Zeller is a 33 year old center who was born on Oct 5, 1992. He was drafted 4th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the 1st round of the 2013 draft. He has signed 7 contracts worth a total value of $93,406,806. He is represented by the agent Sam Goldfeder of Excel Sports Management.

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CONTRACT HISTORY

ROOKIE SCALE CONTRACT
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Length: 2 - 4 years
Value: $17,410,113
Guaranteed: $17,210,113 (99%)
Expiry Status: RFA
AAVTooltip: $4,352,528
Cap % Tooltip: 6.57
Signing Team: Logo of the Charlotte BobcatsCHB
Signing Method: Rookie ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: July 10, 2013
Source: SalarySwish

Cody Zeller signed a 2-4 year, $17,410,113 contract with the Charlotte Bobcats on Jul 10, 2013. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $3,857,040 to $5,318,313.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2013-14$3,857,040$3,757,040$3,757,040$100,000$0
2014-15$4,030,560$3,930,560 (+5%)$3,930,560$100,000$0
2015-16TeamYes (Oct 29, 2014)$4,204,200$4,204,200 (+7%)$4,204,200
(0→4.20M)
$0$0
2016-17TeamYes (Nov 2, 2015)$5,318,313$5,318,313 (+30%)$5,318,313
(0→5.32M)
$0$0
TOTAL$17,410,113$17,210,113$17,210,113$200,000$0
Qualifying Offer: $7,014,855
Cap Hold 2017-18: $15,954,939
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2015-16: $4,204,200 Team Option [Requirements Met]
2016-17: $5,318,313 Team Option [Requirements Met]
CONTRACT NOTE: Likely Incentives: Summer League and Summer Conditioning
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SIGNED BY: Rich Cho
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Length: 4 years
Value: $56,000,000
Guaranteed: $56,000,000 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $14,000,000
Cap % Tooltip: 12.70
Signing Team: Logo of the Charlotte HornetsCHA
Signing Method: Bird ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: October 31, 2016
Source: SalarySwish

Cody Zeller signed a 4 year, $56,000,000 contract with the Charlotte Hornets on Oct 31, 2016. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $12,584,270 to $15,415,730.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2017-18$12,584,270$12,584,270$12,584,270$0$0
2018-19$13,528,090$13,528,090 (+8%)$13,528,090$0$0
2019-20$14,471,910$14,471,910 (+8%)$14,471,910$0$0
2020-21$15,415,730$15,415,730 (+8%)$15,415,730$0$0
TOTAL$56,000,000$56,000,000$56,000,000$0$0
Cap Hold 2021-22: $23,123,595
VETERAN CONTRACT
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Length: 1 year
Value: $2,389,641
Guaranteed: $2,389,641 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $2,389,641
Cap % Tooltip: 1.48
Signing Team: Logo of the Portland Trail BlazersPOR
Signing Method: Minimum Salary ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: August 4, 2021
Source: SalarySwish

Cody Zeller signed a 1 year, $2,389,641 contract with the Portland Trail Blazers on Aug 4, 2021. The contract has a cap hit of $1,669,178.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2021-22 W$1,669,178$2,389,641$2,389,641$0$0
TOTAL$1,669,178$2,389,641$2,389,641$0$0
Cap Hold 2022-23: $1,836,090
WAIVED: This contract was waived (Logo of the Portland Trail BlazersPOR - Feb 8, 2022)
DEAD CAP: This contract is a source of dead cap, refer to the Dead Cap section below for details
CAMP INVITE
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SIGNED BY: Justin Zanik
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Length: 1 year
Value: $2,641,682
Guaranteed: $0 (0%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $2,641,682
Cap % Tooltip: 1.48
Signing Team: Logo of the Utah JazzUTA
Signing Method: Minimum Salary ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: September 25, 2022
Source: SalarySwish

Cody Zeller signed a 1 year, $2,641,682 contract with the Utah Jazz on Sep 25, 2022. The contract has a cap hit of $1,836,090.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2022-23 W$1,836,090$2,641,682$0$0$0
TOTAL$1,836,090$2,641,682$0$0$0
Cap Hold 2023-24: $2,019,706
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2022-23: Increase from $0 to $2,641,682 (+$2,641,682) if player is not waived [Requirements Unmet]
WAIVED: This contract was waived (Logo of the Utah JazzUTA - Oct 15, 2022)
VETERAN CONTRACT (REST OF SEASON)
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SIGNED BY: Andy Elisburg
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Length: 1 year
Value: $743,922
Guaranteed: $743,922 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $743,922
Cap % Tooltip: 1.00
Signing Team: Logo of the Miami HeatMIA
Signing Method: Minimum Salary ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: February 20, 2023
Source: SalarySwish

Cody Zeller signed a 1 year, $743,922 contract with the Miami Heat on Feb 20, 2023. The contract has a cap hit of $517,060.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2022-23$517,060$743,922$743,922$0$0
TOTAL$517,060$743,922$743,922$0$0
Cap Hold 2023-24: $2,019,706
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Length: 1 year
Value: $3,196,448
Guaranteed: $3,196,448 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $3,196,448
Cap % Tooltip: 1.48
Signing Team: Logo of the New Orleans PelicansNOP
Signing Method: Minimum Salary ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: July 6, 2023
Source: SalarySwish

Cody Zeller signed a 1 year, $3,196,448 contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on Jul 6, 2023. The contract has a cap hit of $2,019,706.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2023-24$2,019,706$3,196,448$3,196,448$0$0
TOTAL$2,019,706$3,196,448$3,196,448$0$0
Cap Hold 2024-25: $2,087,519
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SIGNED BY: Bryson Graham
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Length: 3 years
Value: $11,025,000
Guaranteed: $3,500,000 (32%)
Expiry Status: UFA (Waived)
AAVTooltip: $3,675,000
Cap % Tooltip: 2.00
Signing Team: Logo of the New Orleans PelicansNOP (Sign & Trade: Logo of the Atlanta Hawks ATL)
Signing Method: Non-Bird ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: July 6, 2024
Source: SalarySwish

Cody Zeller signed a 3 year, $11,025,000 contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on Jul 6, 2024. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $3,500,000 to $3,850,000.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2024-25 W$3,500,000$3,500,000$3,500,000$0$0
2025-26 W$3,675,000$3,675,000 (+5%)$0$0$0
2026-27 W$3,850,000$3,850,000 (+5%)$0$0$0
TOTAL$11,025,000$11,025,000$3,500,000$0$0
Cap Hold 2025-26: $4,550,000
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2025-26: Increase from $0 to $3,675,000 (+$3,675,000) if player is not waived [Requirements Unmet]
2026-27: Increase from $0 to $3,850,000 (+$3,850,000) if player is not waived [Requirements Unmet]
WAIVED: This contract was waived (Logo of the Houston RocketsHOU - Mar 2, 2025)
DEAD CAP: This contract is a source of dead cap, refer to the Dead Cap section below for details

DEAD CAP

TYPE: WAIVERS
TEAM: Logo of the Portland Trail BlazersPortland Trail Blazers
LENGTH: 1 YEAR
VALUE: $1,669,178
DATE: February 8, 2022
SEASONBASE SALARYCAP HIT
2021-22$2,389,641$1,669,178
Note: Waived by Portland Trail Blazers
TYPE: WAIVERS
TEAM: Logo of the Houston RocketsHouston Rockets
LENGTH: 1 YEAR
VALUE: $3,500,000
DATE: March 2, 2025
SEASONBASE SALARYCAP HIT
2024-25$3,500,000$3,500,000

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