JAMES JOHNSON

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James Johnson headshot
Power Forward, Small Forward
Years of Service Tooltip : 16
2026-27 Year of Service Earned Tooltip : No
BORN: Feb 20, 1987
BIRTHPLACE: Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States
NATIONALITY:United StatesUnited States
HEIGHT:
6' 7
200cm
WEIGHT:
240lbs
108kg
AGE: 39
SHOOTS: Right
DRAFT YEAR: 2009
DRAFTED OVERALL: 16
DRAFT ROUND: 1
DRAFTED BY: CHI
AGENT DETAILS
SUMMARY

James Johnson is a 39 year old power forward who was born on Feb 20, 1987. He was drafted 16th overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 1st round of the 2009 draft. He has signed 14 contracts worth a total value of $93,272,501. He is represented by the agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports Entertainment.

CONTRACT HISTORY

ROOKIE SCALE CONTRACT
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SIGNED BY: Gar Forman
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Length: 2 - 4 years
Value: $7,952,806
Guaranteed: $7,822,806 (98%)
Expiry Status: RFA
AAVTooltip: $1,988,202
Cap % Tooltip: 2.76
Signing Team: Logo of the Chicago BullsCHI
Signing Method: Rookie ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: July 9, 2009
Source: SalarySwish

James Johnson signed a 2-4 year, $7,952,806 contract with the Chicago Bulls on Jul 9, 2009. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $1,594,080 to $2,812,006.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2009-10$1,594,080$1,529,080$1,529,080$65,000$0
2010-11$1,713,600$1,648,600 (+8%)$1,648,600$65,000$0
2011-12TeamYes (Oct 25, 2010)$1,833,120$1,833,120 (+12%)$1,833,120
(0→1.83M)
$0$0
2012-13TeamYes (Jun 24, 2011)$2,812,006$2,812,006 (+64%)$2,812,006
(0→2.81M)
$0$0
TOTAL$7,952,806$7,822,806$7,822,806$130,000$0
Qualifying Offer: $3,950,868
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2011-12: $1,833,120 Team Option [Requirements Met]
2012-13: $2,812,006 Team Option [Requirements Met]
VETERAN CONTRACT
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SIGNED BY: Danny Ferry
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Length: 2 years
Value: $2,011,291
Guaranteed: $0 (0%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $1,005,646
Cap % Tooltip: 1.62
Signing Team: Logo of the Atlanta HawksATL
Signing Method: Cap RoomTooltip
Signing Date: September 19, 2013
Source: SalarySwish

James Johnson signed a 2 year, $2,011,291 contract with the Atlanta Hawks on Sep 19, 2013. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $947,907 to $1,063,384.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2013-14 W$947,907$947,907$0$0$0
2014-15 W$1,063,384$1,063,384 (+12%)$0$0$0
TOTAL$2,011,291$2,011,291$0$0$0
Cap Hold 2014-15: $915,243
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2013-14: Increase from $0 to $947,907 (+$947,907) if player is not waived [Requirements Unmet]
2014-15: Increase from $0 to $1,063,384 (+$1,063,384) if player is not waived before Jun 30, 2014 [Requirements Unmet]
WAIVED: This contract was waived (Logo of the Atlanta HawksATL - Oct 21, 2013)
VETERAN CONTRACT (REST OF SEASON)
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SIGNED BY: Jason Levien
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Length: 1 year
Value: $680,263
Guaranteed: $680,263 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $680,263
Cap % Tooltip: 1.08
Signing Team: Logo of the Memphis GrizzliesMEM
Signing Method: Minimum Salary ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: December 16, 2013
Source: SalarySwish

James Johnson signed a 1 year, $680,263 contract with the Memphis Grizzlies on Dec 16, 2013. The contract has a cap hit of $634,610.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2013-14$634,610$680,263$680,263$0$0
TOTAL$634,610$680,263$680,263$0$0
Cap Hold 2014-15: $915,243
VETERAN CONTRACT
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SIGNED BY: Masai Ujiri
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Length: 2 years
Value: $5,000,000
Guaranteed: $5,000,000 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $2,500,000
Cap % Tooltip: 3.96
Signing Team: Logo of the Toronto RaptorsTOR
Signing Method: Taxpayer-MLETooltip
Signing Date: July 17, 2014
Source: SalarySwish

James Johnson signed a 2 year, $5,000,000 contract with the Toronto Raptors on Jul 17, 2014. The contract has a cap hit of $2,500,000.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2014-15$2,500,000$2,500,000$2,500,000$0$0
2015-16$2,500,000$2,500,000$2,500,000$0$0
TOTAL$5,000,000$5,000,000$5,000,000$0$0
Cap Hold 2016-17: $3,250,000
VETERAN CONTRACT
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SIGNED BY: Andy Elisburg
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Length: 1 year
Value: $4,000,000
Guaranteed: $4,000,000 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $4,000,000
Cap % Tooltip: 4.25
Signing Team: Logo of the Miami HeatMIA
Signing Method: Cap RoomTooltip
Signing Date: July 10, 2016
Source: SalarySwish

James Johnson signed a 1 year, $4,000,000 contract with the Miami Heat on Jul 10, 2016. The contract has a cap hit of $4,000,000.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2016-17$4,000,000$4,000,000$4,000,000$0$0
TOTAL$4,000,000$4,000,000$4,000,000$0$0
Cap Hold 2017-18: $4,800,000
VETERAN CONTRACT
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SIGNED BY: Andy Elisburg
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Length: 3 - 4 years
Value: $60,002,200
Guaranteed: $59,056,200 (98%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $15,000,550
Cap % Tooltip: 14.08
Signing Team: Logo of the Miami HeatMIA
Signing Method: Cap RoomTooltip
Signing Date: July 7, 2017
Source: SalarySwish

James Johnson signed a 3-4 year, $60,002,200 contract with the Miami Heat on Jul 7, 2017. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $13,954,000 to $16,047,100.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2017-18$13,954,000$13,734,000$13,734,000$220,000$0
2018-19$14,651,700$14,420,700 (+5%)$14,420,700$231,000$0
2019-20$15,349,400$15,107,400 (+5%)$15,107,400$242,000$0
2020-21PlayerYes (Nov 19, 2020)$16,047,100$15,794,100 (+5%)$15,794,100$253,000$0
TOTAL$60,002,200$59,056,200$59,056,200$946,000$0
Cap Hold 2021-22: $24,070,650
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2020-21: $15,794,100 Player Option [Requirements Met]
VETERAN CONTRACT
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SIGNED BY: Sean Marks
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Length: 1 year
Value: $2,641,691
Guaranteed: $2,641,691 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $2,641,691
Cap % Tooltip: 1.48
Signing Team: Logo of the Brooklyn NetsBKN
Signing Method: Minimum Salary ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: August 6, 2021
Source: SalarySwish

James Johnson signed a 1 year, $2,641,691 contract with the Brooklyn Nets on Aug 6, 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$2,641,691$2,641,691$0$0
TOTAL$1,669,178$2,641,691$2,641,691$0$0
Cap Hold 2022-23: $1,836,090
WAIVED: This contract was waived (Logo of the Brooklyn NetsBKN - Apr 7, 2022)
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Length: 1 year
Value: $2,905,851
Guaranteed: $2,905,851 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA (Waived)
AAVTooltip: $2,905,851
Cap % Tooltip: 1.48
Signing Team: Logo of the Indiana PacersIND
Signing Method: Minimum Salary ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: September 15, 2022
Source: SalarySwish

James Johnson signed a 1 year, $2,905,851 contract with the Indiana Pacers on Sep 15, 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$2,905,851$2,905,851
(0→2.91M)
$0$0
TOTAL$1,836,090$2,905,851$2,905,851$0$0
Cap Hold 2023-24: $2,019,706
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2022-23: Increase from $0 to $2,905,851 (+$2,905,851) if player is not waived [Requirements Met]
WAIVED: This contract was waived (Logo of the Indiana PacersIND - Feb 9, 2023)
DEAD CAP: This contract is a source of dead cap, refer to the Dead Cap section below for details
VETERAN CONTRACT (REST OF SEASON)
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SIGNED BY: Chad Buchanan
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Length: 1 year
Value: $935,216
Guaranteed: $935,216 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $935,216
Cap % Tooltip: 0.48
Signing Team: Logo of the Indiana PacersIND
Signing Method: Minimum Salary ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: February 13, 2023
Source: SalarySwish

James Johnson signed a 1 year, $935,216 contract with the Indiana Pacers on Feb 13, 2023. The contract has a cap hit of $590,926.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2022-23$590,926$935,216$935,216$0$0
TOTAL$590,926$935,216$935,216$0$0
Cap Hold 2023-24: $2,019,706
VETERAN CONTRACT (REST OF SEASON)
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SIGNED BY: Chad Buchanan
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Length: 1 year
Value: $2,241,188
Guaranteed: $2,241,188 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $2,241,188
Cap % Tooltip: 2.00
Signing Team: Logo of the Indiana PacersIND
Signing Method: Minimum Salary ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: December 15, 2023
Source: SalarySwish

James Johnson signed a 1 year, $2,241,188 contract with the Indiana Pacers on Dec 15, 2023. The contract has a cap hit of $1,416,116.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2023-24 W$1,416,116$2,241,188$2,241,188
(0→2.24M)
$0$0
TOTAL$1,416,116$2,241,188$2,241,188$0$0
Cap Hold 2024-25: $2,087,519
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2023-24: Increase from $0 to $2,241,188 (+$2,241,188) if player is not waived before Jan 10, 2024 [Requirements Met]
WAIVED: This contract was waived (Logo of the Indiana PacersIND - Jan 17, 2024)
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10-DAY CONTRACT
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SIGNED BY: Chad Buchanan
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Length: 1 year
Value: $183,704
Guaranteed: $183,704 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $183,704
Cap % Tooltip: 0.00
Signing Team: Logo of the Indiana PacersIND
Signing Method: 10-Day (Expires: Jan 28, 2024)Tooltip
Signing Date: January 19, 2024
Source: SalarySwish

James Johnson signed a 1 year, $183,704 contract with the Indiana Pacers on Jan 19, 2024. The contract has a cap hit of $116,075.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2023-24$116,075$183,704$183,704$0$0
TOTAL$116,075$183,704$183,704$0$0
CONTRACT EXPIRES: Jan 28, 2024
Length: 1 year
Value: $183,704
Guaranteed: $183,704 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $183,704
Cap % Tooltip: 0.00
Signing Team: Logo of the Indiana PacersIND
Signing Method: 10-Day (Expires: Feb 7, 2024)Tooltip
Signing Date: January 29, 2024
Source: SalarySwish

James Johnson signed a 1 year, $183,704 contract with the Indiana Pacers on Jan 29, 2024. The contract has a cap hit of $116,075.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2023-24$116,075$183,704$183,704$0$0
TOTAL$116,075$183,704$183,704$0$0
CONTRACT EXPIRES: Feb 7, 2024
VETERAN CONTRACT (REST OF SEASON)
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SIGNED BY: Chad Buchanan
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Length: 1 year
Value: $1,230,816
Guaranteed: $1,230,816 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $1,230,816
Cap % Tooltip: 1.00
Signing Team: Logo of the Indiana PacersIND
Signing Method: Minimum Salary ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: February 8, 2024
Source: SalarySwish

James Johnson signed a 1 year, $1,230,816 contract with the Indiana Pacers on Feb 8, 2024. The contract has a cap hit of $777,703.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2023-24$777,703$1,230,816$1,230,816$0$0
TOTAL$777,703$1,230,816$1,230,816$0$0
Cap Hold 2024-25: $2,087,519
VETERAN CONTRACT
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SIGNED BY: Chad Buchanan
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Length: 1 year
Value: $3,303,771
Guaranteed: $3,303,771 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $3,303,771
Cap % Tooltip: 2.00
Signing Team: Logo of the Indiana PacersIND
Signing Method: Minimum Salary ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: July 25, 2024
Source: SalarySwish

James Johnson signed a 1 year, $3,303,771 contract with the Indiana Pacers on Jul 25, 2024. The contract has a cap hit of $2,087,519.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2024-25$2,087,519$3,303,771$3,303,771
(750k→3.30M)
$0$0
TOTAL$2,087,519$3,303,771$3,303,771$0$0
Cap Hold 2025-26: $2,296,274
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2024-25: Increase from $750,000 to $3,303,771 (+$2,553,771) if player is not waived before Jan 10, 2025 [Requirements Met]

DEAD CAP

TYPE: WAIVERS
TEAM: Logo of the Brooklyn NetsBrooklyn Nets
LENGTH: 1 YEAR
VALUE: $1,669,178
DATE: April 7, 2022
SEASONBASE SALARYCAP HIT
2021-22$2,641,691$1,669,178
Note: Waived by Brooklyn Nets
TYPE: WAIVERS
TEAM: Logo of the Indiana PacersIndiana Pacers
LENGTH: 1 YEAR
VALUE: $1,836,090
DATE: February 9, 2023
SEASONBASE SALARYCAP HIT
2022-23$2,905,851$1,836,090
Note: Waived by Indiana Pacers
TYPE: WAIVERS
TEAM: Logo of the Indiana PacersIndiana Pacers
LENGTH: 1 YEAR
VALUE: $1,416,116
DATE: January 17, 2023
SEASONBASE SALARYCAP HIT
2023-24$2,241,188$1,416,116
Note: Waived by Indian Pacers

SALARY PROGRESSION

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