DAMIAN JONES

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Center
Years of Service Tooltip : 8
2026-27 Year of Service Earned Tooltip : No
BORN: Jun 30, 1995
BIRTHPLACE: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
NATIONALITY:United StatesUnited States
HEIGHT:
6' 10
208cm
WEIGHT:
245lbs
111kg
AGE: 31
SHOOTS: Right
DRAFT YEAR: 2016
DRAFTED OVERALL: 30
DRAFT ROUND: 1
DRAFTED BY: GSW
AGENT DETAILS
Primary Agent:Austin Brown
Secondary Agent:Tyeke Sullivan
SUMMARY

Damian Jones is a 31 year old center who was born on Jun 30, 1995. He was drafted 30th overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 1st round of the 2016 draft. He has signed 8 contracts worth a total value of $17,624,293. He is represented by the agents Austin Brown and Tyeke Sullivan of CAA Basketball.

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CONTRACT HISTORY

ROOKIE SCALE CONTRACT
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SIGNED BY: Bob Myers
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Length: 2 - 4 years
Value: $6,334,179
Guaranteed: $6,334,179 (100%)
Expiry Status: RFA
AAVTooltip: $1,583,545
Cap % Tooltip: 1.24
Signing Team: Logo of the Golden State WarriorsGSW
Signing Method: Rookie ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: July 13, 2016
Source: SalarySwish

Damian Jones signed a 2-4 year, $6,334,179 contract with the Golden State Warriors on Jul 13, 2016. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $1,171,560 to $2,305,057.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2016-17$1,171,560$1,171,560$1,171,560$0$0
2017-18$1,312,611$1,312,611 (+12%)$1,312,611$0$0
2018-19TeamYes (Oct 31, 2017)$1,544,951$1,544,951 (+20%)$1,544,951
(0→1.54M)
$0$0
2019-20TeamYes (Oct 30, 2018)$2,305,057$2,305,057 (+65%)$2,305,057
(0→2.31M)
$0$0
TOTAL$6,334,179$6,334,179$6,334,179$0$0
Qualifying Offer: $3,457,586
Cap Hold 2020-21: $6,915,171
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2018-19: $1,544,951 Team Option [Requirements Met]
2019-20: $2,305,057 Team Option [Requirements Met]
QUALIFYING OFFER DECLINED: Logo of the Atlanta HawksATL on Nov 19, 2020
VETERAN CONTRACT
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SIGNED BY: James Jones
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Length: 2 years
Value: $3,714,156
Guaranteed: $350,000 (9%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $1,857,078
Cap % Tooltip: 1.59
Signing Team: Logo of the Phoenix SunsPHX
Signing Method: Minimum Salary ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: November 28, 2020
Source: SalarySwish

Damian Jones signed a 2 year, $3,714,156 contract with the Phoenix Suns on Nov 28, 2020. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $1,737,145 to $1,977,011.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2020-21 W$1,737,145$1,737,145$350,000
(350k→1.74M)
$0$0
2021-22 W$1,977,011$1,977,011 (+14%)$0$0$0
TOTAL$3,714,156$3,714,156$350,000$0$0
Cap Hold 2021-22: $1,669,178
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2020-21: Increase from $350,000 to $1,737,145 (+$1,387,145) if the player is not waived prior to the first regular season game [Requirements Met]
2021-22: Increase from $0 to $1,977,011 (+$1,977,011) if player is not waived before Jul 1, 2021 [Requirements Unmet]
WAIVED: This contract was waived (Logo of the Phoenix SunsPHX - Feb 23, 2021)
DEAD CAP: This contract is a source of dead cap, refer to the Dead Cap section below for details
10-DAY CONTRACT
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SIGNED BY: Rob Pelinka
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Length: 1 year
Value: $118,983
Guaranteed: $118,983 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $118,983
Cap % Tooltip: 0.10
Signing Team: Logo of the Los Angeles LakersLAL
Signing Method: Minimum Salary ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: February 26, 2021
Source: SalarySwish

Damian Jones signed a 1 year, $118,983 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on Feb 26, 2021. The contract has a cap hit of $110,998.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2020-21$110,998$118,983$118,983$0$0
TOTAL$110,998$118,983$118,983$0$0
CONTRACT EXPIRES: Mar 7, 2021
10-DAY CONTRACT
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SIGNED BY: Rob Pelinka
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Length: 1 year
Value: $118,983
Guaranteed: $118,983 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $118,983
Cap % Tooltip: 0.10
Signing Team: Logo of the Los Angeles LakersLAL
Signing Method: Minimum Salary ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: March 11, 2021
Source: SalarySwish

Damian Jones signed a 1 year, $118,983 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on Mar 11, 2021. The contract has a cap hit of $110,998.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2020-21$110,998$118,983$118,983$0$0
TOTAL$110,998$118,983$118,983$0$0
CONTRACT EXPIRES: Mar 20, 2021
10-DAY CONTRACT
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SIGNED BY: Monte McNair
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Length: 1 year
Value: $118,983
Guaranteed: $118,983 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $118,983
Cap % Tooltip: 0.10
Signing Team: Logo of the Sacramento KingsSAC
Signing Method: Minimum Salary ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: April 7, 2021
Source: SalarySwish

Damian Jones signed a 1 year, $118,983 contract with the Sacramento Kings on Apr 7, 2021. The contract has a cap hit of $110,998.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2020-21$110,998$118,983$118,983$0$0
TOTAL$110,998$118,983$118,983$0$0
CONTRACT EXPIRES: Apr 16, 2021
10-DAY CONTRACT
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SIGNED BY: Monte McNair
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Length: 1 year
Value: $118,983
Guaranteed: $118,983 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $118,983
Cap % Tooltip: 0.10
Signing Team: Logo of the Sacramento KingsSAC
Signing Method: Minimum Salary ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: April 17, 2021
Source: SalarySwish

Damian Jones signed a 1 year, $118,983 contract with the Sacramento Kings on Apr 17, 2021. The contract has a cap hit of $110,998.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2020-21$110,998$118,983$118,983$0$0
TOTAL$110,998$118,983$118,983$0$0
CONTRACT EXPIRES: Apr 26, 2021
VETERAN CONTRACT (REST OF SEASON)
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SIGNED BY: Monte McNair
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Length: 2 years
Value: $2,214,976
Guaranteed: $2,214,976 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $1,107,488
Cap % Tooltip: 0.22
Signing Team: Logo of the Sacramento KingsSAC
Signing Method: Minimum Salary ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: April 27, 2021
Source: SalarySwish

Damian Jones signed a 2 year, $2,214,976 contract with the Sacramento Kings on Apr 27, 2021. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $237,965 to $1,977,011.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2020-21$237,965$237,965$237,965$0$0
2021-22$1,977,011$1,977,011 (+731%)$1,977,011
(0→1.98M)
$0$0
TOTAL$2,214,976$2,214,976$2,214,976$0$0
Cap Hold 2022-23: $1,836,090
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2021-22: Increase from $0 to $1,977,011 (+$1,977,011) if player is not waived before Jul 10, 2021 [Requirements Met] (Or guaranteed if the date is 4 days after the last day of the 2021-22 NBA free agency moratorium)
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SIGNED BY: Rob Pelinka
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Length: 1 - 2 years
Value: $4,885,050
Guaranteed: $4,885,050 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $2,442,525
Cap % Tooltip: 1.86
Signing Team: Logo of the Los Angeles LakersLAL
Signing Method: Minimum Salary ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: July 1, 2022
Source: SalarySwish

Damian Jones signed a 1-2 year, $4,885,050 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on Jul 1, 2022. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $2,298,385 to $2,586,665.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2022-23$2,298,385$2,298,385$2,298,385$0$0
2023-24PlayerYes (Jun 20, 2023)$2,586,665$2,586,665 (+13%)$2,586,665$0$0
TOTAL$4,885,050$4,885,050$4,885,050$0$0
Cap Hold 2024-25: $2,087,519
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2023-24: $2,586,665 Player Option [Requirements Met]

DEAD CAP

TYPE: WAIVERS
TEAM: Logo of the Phoenix SunsPhoenix Suns
LENGTH: 1 YEAR
VALUE: $785,285
DATE: February 23, 2021
SEASONBASE SALARYCAP HIT
2020-21$785,285$785,285
Note: Waived by Phoenix Suns

SALARY PROGRESSION

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