DEMARCUS COUSINS
Denver Nuggets
Free Agent Cap Hold
Center
: 12 : No
United StatesAGENT DETAILS
SUMMARY▴▾
DeMarcus Cousins is a 36 year old center who was born on Aug 13, 1990. He was drafted 5th overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 1st round of the 2010 draft. He has signed 13 contracts worth a total value of $96,684,526. He is represented by the agents Jeff Schwartz and Jordan Gertler of Excel Sports Management.
CONTRACT HISTORY
: $3,950,034: 6.00
SACDeMarcus Cousins signed a 2-4 year, $15,800,134 contract with the Sacramento Kings on Jul 7, 2010. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $3,374,640 to $4,916,974.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | $3,374,640 | $3,374,640 | $3,374,640 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2011-12 | $3,627,720 | $3,627,720 (+8%) | $3,627,720 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2012-13 | Team | Yes (Jun 22, 2011) | $3,880,800 | $3,880,800 (+8%) | $3,880,800 (0→3.88M) | $0 | $0 |
| 2013-14 | Team | Yes (Oct 17, 2012) | $4,916,974 | $4,916,974 (+31%) | $4,916,974 (0→4.92M) | $0 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $15,800,134 | $15,800,134 | $15,800,134 | $0 | $0 |
DESIGNATED ROOKIE SCALE EXTENSION
COMPARE THIS CONTRACT
: $16,404,925: 23.00SACDeMarcus Cousins signed a 4 year, $65,619,700 contract with the Sacramento Kings on Sep 30, 2013. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $14,746,000 to $18,063,850.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 Max | $14,746,000 | $14,746,000 | $14,746,000 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2015-16 Max | $15,851,950 | $15,851,950 (+8%) | $15,851,950 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2016-17 Max | $16,957,900 | $16,957,900 (+8%) | $16,957,900 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2017-18 Max | $18,063,850 | $18,063,850 (+8%) | $18,063,850 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $65,619,700 | $65,619,700 | $65,619,700 | $0 | $0 |
: $5,337,000: 5.00
GSWDeMarcus Cousins signed a 1 year, $5,337,000 contract with the Golden State Warriors on Jul 6, 2018. The contract has a cap hit of $5,337,000.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | $5,337,000 | $5,337,000 | $5,337,000 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $5,337,000 | $5,337,000 | $5,337,000 | $0 | $0 |
: $3,500,000: 3.21
LALDeMarcus Cousins signed a 1 year, $3,500,000 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on Jul 6, 2019. The contract has a cap hit of $3,500,000.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 W | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $0 | $0 |
LAL - Feb 23, 2020): $2,564,753: 1.48DeMarcus Cousins signed a 1 year, $2,564,753 contract with the Houston Rockets on Nov 30, 2020. The contract has a cap hit of $1,620,564.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 W | $1,620,564 | $2,564,753 | $2,564,753 (0→2.56M) | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $1,620,564 | $2,564,753 | $2,564,753 | $0 | $0 |
HOU - Feb 23, 2021): $175,668: 0.10
DeMarcus Cousins signed a 1 year, $175,668 contract with the LA Clippers on Apr 5, 2021. The contract has a cap hit of $110,998.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | $110,998 | $175,668 | $175,668 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $110,998 | $175,668 | $175,668 | $0 | $0 |
: $175,668: 0.10DeMarcus Cousins signed a 1 year, $175,668 contract with the LA Clippers on Apr 16, 2021. The contract has a cap hit of $110,998.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | $110,998 | $175,668 | $175,668 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $110,998 | $175,668 | $175,668 | $0 | $0 |
: $368,903: 0.21DeMarcus Cousins signed a 1 year, $368,903 contract with the LA Clippers on Apr 26, 2021. The contract has a cap hit of $233,095.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | $233,095 | $368,903 | $368,903 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $233,095 | $368,903 | $368,903 | $0 | $0 |
: $2,004,041: 1.13DeMarcus Cousins signed a 1 year, $2,004,041 contract with the Milwaukee Bucks on Nov 30, 2021. The contract has a cap hit of $1,266,272.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 W | $1,266,272 | $2,004,041 | $607,285 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $1,266,272 | $2,004,041 | $607,285 | $0 | $0 |
MIL - Jan 6, 2022)10-DAY CONTRACT
COMPARE THIS CONTRACT
→: $151,821: 0.00DENDeMarcus Cousins signed a 1 year, $151,821 contract with the Denver Nuggets on Jan 21, 2022. The contract has a cap hit of $0.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 V | $0 | $151,821 | $151,821 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $0 | $151,821 | $151,821 | $0 | $0 |
DEN - Jan 28, 2022)10-DAY CONTRACT
COMPARE THIS CONTRACT: $151,821: 0.09DeMarcus Cousins signed a 1 year, $151,821 contract with the Denver Nuggets on Jan 28, 2022. The contract has a cap hit of $95,930.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | $95,930 | $151,821 | $151,821 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $95,930 | $151,821 | $151,821 | $0 | $0 |
10-DAY CONTRACT
COMPARE THIS CONTRACT: $151,821: 0.09DeMarcus Cousins signed a 1 year, $151,821 contract with the Denver Nuggets on Feb 10, 2022. The contract has a cap hit of $95,930.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | $95,930 | $151,821 | $151,821 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $95,930 | $151,821 | $151,821 | $0 | $0 |
VETERAN CONTRACT (REST OF SEASON)
COMPARE THIS CONTRACT: $683,196: 0.38DeMarcus Cousins signed a 1 year, $683,196 contract with the Denver Nuggets on Feb 25, 2022. The contract has a cap hit of $431,684.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | $431,684 | $683,196 | $683,196 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $431,684 | $683,196 | $683,196 | $0 | $0 |
DEAD CAP
Los Angeles Lakers| SEASON | BASE SALARY | CAP HIT | |
| 2019-20 | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 |
Houston Rockets| SEASON | BASE SALARY | CAP HIT | |
| 2020-21 | $2,331,593 | $1,620,564 |
Milwaukee Bucks| SEASON | BASE SALARY | CAP HIT | |
| 2021-22 | $607,285 | $607,285 |
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