WALTER CLAYTON JR. #4
Dallas Mavericks
Point Guard, Shooting Guard
Salary: $674,980
Cap Hit: $0
Years of Service 
: 1
: 12026-27 Year of Service Earned : Yes
: YesBORN: Mar 6, 2003
BIRTHPLACE: Lake Wales, Florida, United States
NATIONALITY:
United States
United StatesHEIGHT:
6'4"
193cmWEIGHT:
195lbs
88kgAGE: 23
SHOOTS: Right
AGENT DETAILS
Agent info unknown
SUMMARY▴▾
Walter Clayton Jr.'s salary is $674,980 for the 2026-27 season. He is a 23 year old point guard who was born on Mar 6, 2003. He was drafted 18th overall by the Washington Wizards in the 1st round of the 2025 draft. He has signed 2 contracts worth a total value of $19,999,452. He will be a RFA at the end of the 2026-27 season when he is 24 years old. He is represented by the agents .
Bird Rights: Non-Bird (NQVFA)
CURRENT CONTRACT
COMPARE THIS CONTRACT
: 1 year
: $674,980
: $337,490 (50%)
: RFA
AAV
: $674,980
: $674,980Cap % : 0.00
: 0.00: DAL
DAL: Two-Way
: October 21, 2026
: SalarySwish
Walter Clayton Jr. signed a 1 year, $674,980 contract with the Dallas Mavericks on Oct 21, 2026. The contract has a cap hit of $0.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | $0 | $674,980 | $337,490 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $0 | $674,980 | $337,490 | $0 | $0 |
Qualifying Offer: $716,081 (Guaranteed: $50,000)
Cap Hold 2027-28: $2,304,849
CONTRACT HISTORY
: 2 - 4 years
: $19,324,472
: $8,081,840 (42%)
: UFA (Waived)
AAV: $4,831,118
: $4,831,118Cap % : 3.00
: 3.00: 
UTA
UTA: Rookie Exception
: July 2, 2025
: SalarySwish
Walter Clayton Jr. signed a 2-4 year, $19,324,472 contract with the Utah Jazz on Jul 2, 2025. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $3,991,320 to $6,752,312.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | $3,991,320 | $3,941,320 | $3,941,320 | $50,000 | $0 | ||
| 2026-27 W | $4,190,520 | $4,140,520 (+5%) | $4,140,520 | $50,000 | $0 | ||
| 2027-28 W | $4,390,320 | $4,390,320 (+6%) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2028-29 W | $6,752,312 | $6,752,312 (+60%) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $19,324,472 | $19,224,472 | $8,081,840 | $100,000 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2027-28: $15,930,600
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2027-28: $4,390,320 Team Option [Requirements Unmet]
2028-29: $6,752,312 Team Option [Requirements Unmet]
CONTRACT NOTE: Likely bonuses include: Summer League and Summer Conditioning
WAIVED: This contract was waived (
MEM - Oct 19, 2026)
MEM - Oct 19, 2026)DEAD CAP
TYPE: WAIVERS
TEAM: Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis GrizzliesLENGTH: 1 YEAR
VALUE: $4,140,520
DATE: October 19, 2026
| SEASON | BASE SALARY | CAP HIT | |
| 2026-27 | $4,140,520 | $4,140,520 |
SALARY PROGRESSION
CAREER STATS
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