BASKETBALL · 2021 SEASON · ARCHIVE
Denver Nuggets 2021 - payroll
Salaries as they stood in 2021. See the current Denver Nuggets payroll .
YEARLY TOTAL$135,433,726
WEEKLY TOTAL$2,604,495
ACTIVE ROSTER15
PLAYERS LISTED39
HIGHEST PAIDNikola Jokic · $31,044,906
Active roster · 15 players
15 rowsAll 15 players
| NAME | CAP HIT | POSITION | AGE | TYPE | SHARE OF CAP | BASE SALARY | GUARANTEED | OTHER PAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | $31,044,906 | Center | 26 | Free agent | 27.62% | $30,510,423 | $30,510,423 | $534,483 |
| Jamal Murray | $29,467,800 | Point guard | 24 | Designated rookie extension | 26.21% | $29,467,800 | $29,467,800 | - |
| Aaron Gordon | $16,409,091 | Power forward | 26 | - | 14.60% | $16,409,091 | $16,409,091 | - |
| Will Barton | $15,625,000 | Shooting guard | 31 | Free agent | 13.90% | $15,625,000 | $15,625,000 | - |
| Monte Morris | $8,849,071 | Point guard | 26 | Veteran extension | 7.87% | $8,849,071 | $8,849,071 | - |
| JaMychal Green | $8,200,000 | Power forward | 31 | Free agent | 7.29% | $8,200,000 | $8,200,000 | - |
| Michael Porter Jr. | $5,258,735 | Small forward | 23 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 4.68% | $5,258,735 | $5,258,735 | - |
| Bryn Forbes | $4,500,000 | Shooting guard | 28 | Free agent | 4.00% | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | - |
| Jeff Green | $4,500,000 | Power forward | 35 | Free agent | 4.00% | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | - |
| Facundo Campazzo | $3,100,000 | Point guard | 30 | Free agent | 2.76% | $2,975,000 | $2,975,000 | $125,000 |
| Zeke Nnaji | $2,498,760 | Power forward | 21 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 2.22% | $2,498,760 | $2,498,760 | - |
| Nah'Shon Hyland | $2,096,880 | Point guard | 21 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 1.87% | $2,096,880 | $2,096,880 | - |
| Vlatko Cancar | $1,782,621 | Power forward | 24 | - | 1.59% | $1,782,621 | $1,782,621 | - |
| Austin Rivers | $1,669,178 | Shooting guard | 29 | Free agent | 1.48% | $2,401,537 | $2,401,537 | - |
| DeMarcus Cousins | $431,684 | Center | 31 | Rest of season | 0.38% | $683,196 | $683,196 | - |
Additional contracts · 2 players
2 rows| NAME | CAP HIT | POSITION | SHARE OF CAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | $95,930 | Center | 0.09% |
| DeMarcus Cousins | $95,930 | Center | 0.09% |
Additional contracts · 2 players
2 rows| NAME | CAP HIT | POSITION | AGE | TYPE | SHARE OF CAP | QUALIFYING OFFER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Daniels | $1,669,178 | Shooting guard | 30 | Rest of season | 1.48% | - |
| Richard Jefferson | $1,669,178 | Small forward | 41 | - | 1.48% | - |
Contract types
2 rows| TYPE | REASON | EXPIRES | ORIGINAL | AVAILABLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level | Jeff Green | End-of-Season | $9,536,000 | $3,597,517 |
| Trade | Hunter Tyson trade with BKN | 2/5/2027 | $2,221,677 | $2,221,677 |
Key contract dates
15 rows| DEADLINE DATE | NAME | TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeke Nnaji | Zeke Nnaji | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2026-27 Extension Eligible | - |
| DaRon Holmes II | DaRon Holmes II | CLUB 2027-28 Club Option | $5,547,138 |
| Nikola Jokic | Nikola Jokic | PLAYER 2027-28 Player Option | $62,832,000 |
| Julian Strawther | Julian Strawther | RFA / QO 2027-28 Qualifying Offer | $7,723,090 |
| Zeke Nnaji | Zeke Nnaji | PLAYER 2027-28 Player Option | $7,466,667 |
| K.J. Simpson | K.J. Simpson | RFA / QO 2027-28 Qualifying Offer - TBD - Two-Way | - |
| Jamal Murray | Jamal Murray | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2027-28 Extension Eligible | - |
| Aaron Gordon | Aaron Gordon | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2027-28 Extension Eligible | - |
| DaRon Holmes II | DaRon Holmes II | 2028-29 | $8,586,971 |
| Aaron Gordon | Aaron Gordon | PLAYER 2028-29 Player Option | $37,094,523 |
| Trevon Brazile | Trevon Brazile | GUARANTEED 2028-29 Guaranteed | $2,694,363 |
| Trevon Brazile | Trevon Brazile | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2028-29 Extension Eligible | - |
| Christian Braun | Christian Braun | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2028-29 Extension Eligible | - |
| Trevon Brazile | Trevon Brazile | CLUB 2029-30 Club Option - non-guaranteed | - |
| Trevon Brazile | Trevon Brazile | GUARANTEED 2029-30 Guaranteed | $2,918,152 |
Draft class
3 rows| DRAFTED | NAME | POSITION | AGE | COUNTRY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Izzet Turkyilmaz | Izzet Turkyilmaz | Center | 36 | Turkey |
| Xue Yuyang | Xue Yuyang | Power forward | 43 | China |
| Sani Bečirovič | Sani Bečirovič | Shooting guard | 45 | Slovenia |
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Denver Nuggets 2021 yearly total?
Denver Nuggets carried a yearly total of $135,433,726 in 2021.
How many players did Denver Nuggets list in 2021?
15 players on the Denver Nuggets roster in 2021, plus 4 contracts carried beyond it.
Where can I see the current Denver Nuggets payroll?
This page is the 2021 archive. The current Denver Nuggets payroll is kept up to date on the main Denver Nuggets page.