JAMES BANKS III
Unsigned
Power Forward
Years of Service 
: 0
: 02025-26 Year of Service Earned : Yes
: YesBORN: Jan 16, 1998
BIRTHPLACE: Decatur, Georgia, United States
NATIONALITY:
United States
United StatesHEIGHT:
6'10"
208cmWEIGHT:
250lbs
113kgAGE: 27
SHOOTS: Right
DRAFT YEAR: Undrafted
AGENT DETAILS
Agent info unknown
SUMMARY▴▾
James Banks III is a 27 year old power forward who was born on Jan 16, 1998. He has signed 3 contracts worth a total value of $3,317,691. He is represented by the agents .
Bird Rights: None (None)
CONTRACT HISTORY
: 1 year
: $925,258
: $0 (0%)
: UFA (Waived)
AAV
: $925,258
: $925,258Cap % : 0.82
: 0.82: SalarySwish
James Banks III signed a 1 year, $925,258 contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on Oct 9, 2021. The contract has a cap hit of $925,258.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 W | $925,258 | $925,258 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $925,258 | $925,258 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Qualifying Offer: $1,217,781
Cap Hold 2022-23: $1,017,781
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2021-22: Increase from $0 to $925,258 (+$925,258) if player is not waived [Requirements Unmet]
WAIVED: This contract was waived (
NOP - Oct 13, 2021)
NOP - Oct 13, 2021): 1 year
: $1,119,563
: $0 (0%)
: UFA (Waived)
AAV: $1,119,563
: $1,119,563Cap % : 1.00
: 1.00: SalarySwish
James Banks III signed a 1 year, $1,119,563 contract with the Boston Celtics on Oct 19, 2023. The contract has a cap hit of $1,119,563.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 W | $1,119,563 | $1,119,563 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $1,119,563 | $1,119,563 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2024-25: $1,160,544
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2023-24: Increase from $0 to $1,119,563 (+$1,119,563) if player is not waived before Jan 10 [Requirements Unmet]
WAIVED: This contract was waived (
BOS - Oct 20, 2023)
BOS - Oct 20, 2023)ROOKIE CONTRACT
Includes Exhibit 9 (Training-Camp Contract)
(Training-Camp Contract)Includes Exhibit 10 (Bonus Amount: $15,000)
(Bonus Amount: $15,000)
COMPARE THIS CONTRACTSIGNED BY: Brian Wright
BIRD RIGHTS: →
→: 1 year
: $1,272,870
: $0 (0%)
: UFA (Waived)
AAV: $1,272,870
: $1,272,870Cap % : 1.00
: 1.00: SalarySwish
James Banks III signed a 1 year, $1,272,870 contract with the San Antonio Spurs on Oct 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: $2,191,886
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 (
SAS - Oct 18, 2025)
SAS - Oct 18, 2025)
SalarySwish
SalarySwish