Is Rudy Gobert really worth $205m? He is to the Utah Jazz
Rudy Gobert signed a five-year, $205m contract extension with the Utah Jazz in December, marking the largest ever for a center.
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- Rudy Gobert’s current contract and salary details center on a $205 million five-year deal signed in 2020, with the 2024–25 season carrying a base salary around $41 million and the 2025–26 season featuring a player option that could push the final year salary higher; the contract runs through the 2025–26 season with Gobert becoming an unrestricted free agent in 2026.[1][2][3]
Tips for tracking ongoing updates:
- The Timberwolves’ payroll and Gobert’s year-by-year salary figures are typically updated after each season or when a new extension, option exercise, or trade occurs.[3]
- For the most precise, up-to-date figure (including any recent extensions or changes after 2025), check trusted NBA salary trackers like Spotrac or SalarySport and confirm with Minnesota Timberwolves press releases.[2][3]
Illustrative snapshot:
- 2023–24: base salary $41,000,000
- 2024–25: base salary $43,827,587 (approximate from public databases)
- 2025–26: base salary around $46,655,173 if the final year option is exercised
- Overall: total remaining on the original max contract was in the low hundreds of millions, with a per-year AAV around $33–34 million in the mid-2020s depending on option decisions.[2][3]
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