BASKETBALL · 2021 SEASON · ARCHIVE
Memphis Grizzlies 2021 - payroll
Salaries as they stood in 2021. See the current Memphis Grizzlies payroll .
YEARLY TOTAL$98,318,869
WEEKLY TOTAL$1,890,747
ACTIVE ROSTER15
PLAYERS LISTED66
HIGHEST PAIDSteven Adams · $17,073,171
Active roster · 15 players
15 rowsAll 15 players
| NAME | CAP HIT | POSITION | AGE | TYPE | SHARE OF CAP | BASE SALARY | GUARANTEED | OTHER PAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams | $17,073,171 | Center | 28 | extend-and-trade | 15.19% | $17,073,171 | $17,073,171 | - |
| Dillon Brooks | $12,200,000 | Small forward | 26 | Rookie extension | 10.85% | $12,200,000 | $12,200,000 | - |
| Kyle Anderson | $9,937,150 | Power forward | 28 | - | 8.84% | $9,937,150 | $9,937,150 | - |
| Ja Morant | $9,603,360 | Point guard | 22 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 8.54% | $9,603,360 | $9,603,360 | - |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | $9,180,560 | Power forward | 22 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 8.17% | $9,180,560 | $9,180,560 | - |
| De'Anthony Melton | $8,805,976 | Shooting guard | 23 | Free agent | 7.83% | $8,805,976 | $8,805,976 | - |
| Tyus Jones | $8,376,286 | Point guard | 25 | Free agent | 7.45% | $7,600,000 | $7,600,000 | $776,286 |
| Jarrett Culver | $6,395,160 | Shooting guard | 22 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 5.69% | $6,395,160 | $6,395,160 | - |
| Ziaire Williams | $4,373,040 | Small forward | 20 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 3.89% | $4,373,040 | $4,373,040 | - |
| Brandon Clarke | $2,726,880 | Power forward | 25 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 2.43% | $2,726,880 | $2,726,880 | - |
| John Konchar | $2,200,000 | Shooting guard | 25 | Free agent | 1.96% | $2,200,000 | $2,200,000 | - |
| Desmond Bane | $2,033,160 | Shooting guard | 23 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 1.81% | $2,033,160 | $2,033,160 | - |
| Santi Aldama | $1,994,520 | Center | 21 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 1.77% | $1,994,520 | $1,994,520 | - |
| Killian Tillie | $1,901,625 | Power forward | 23 | Rest of season | 1.69% | $1,901,625 | $1,901,625 | - |
| Xavier Tillman | $1,517,981 | Power forward | 23 | Rookie scale | 1.35% | $1,517,981 | $1,517,981 | - |
Additional contracts · 7 players
7 rowsAll 7 players
| NAME | CAP HIT | POSITION | SHARE OF CAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Dunn | $5,005,350 | Point guard | 4.45% |
| Rajon Rondo | $4,858,309 | Point guard | 4.32% |
| Marc Gasol | $2,692,991 | Center | 2.40% |
| Carsen Edwards | $1,782,621 | Point guard | 1.59% |
| Sam Merrill | $1,517,981 | Shooting guard | 1.35% |
| Daniel Oturu | $1,517,981 | Center | 1.35% |
| Jontay Porter | $300,000 | Power forward | 0.27% |
Contract types
3 rows| TYPE | REASON | EXPIRES | ORIGINAL | AVAILABLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room | - | End-of-Season | $4,910,000 | $2,385,953 |
| Trade | Jaren Jackson Jr trade with UTA | 2/3/2027 | $28,872,920 | $28,872,920 |
| Trade | Ja Morant trade with POR | 6/29/2027 | $4,314,089 | $4,314,089 |
Key contract dates
39 rows| DEADLINE DATE | NAME | TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Wells | Jaylen Wells | GUARANTEED 2026-27 Guaranteed - Opening Night TBD | $2,296,271 |
| AJ Johnson | AJ Johnson | CLUB 2027-28 Club Option | $5,493,394 |
| Zach Edey | Zach Edey | CLUB 2027-28 Club Option | $8,067,937 |
| Cedric Coward | Cedric Coward | CLUB 2027-28 Club Option | $6,286,920 |
| Walter Clayton Jr. | Walter Clayton Jr. | CLUB 2027-28 Club Option | $4,390,320 |
| Taj Gibson | Taj Gibson | GUARANTEED 2026-27 Guaranteed | $3,815,861 |
| Quinten Post | Quinten Post | GUARANTEED 2027-28 Guaranteed - two days after 2027 NBA Draft - TBD | - |
| Jerami Grant | Jerami Grant | PLAYER 2027-28 Player Option | $36,413,790 |
| Javon Small | Javon Small | RFA / QO 2027-28 Qualifying Offer - TBD - Two-Way | $2,301,485 |
| Taylor Hendricks | Taylor Hendricks | RFA / QO 2027-28 Qualifying Offer | $11,357,585 |
| Ty Jerome | Ty Jerome | PLAYER 2027-28 Player Option | $9,659,100 |
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | Scotty Pippen Jr. | CLUB 2027-28 Club Option | $396,604 |
| Jaylen Wells | Jaylen Wells | CLUB 2027-28 Club Option | - |
| Isaiah Stewart | Isaiah Stewart | CLUB 2027-28 Club Option | $15,000,000 |
| Zach Edey | Zach Edey | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2027-28 Extension Eligible | - |
| AJ Johnson | AJ Johnson | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2027-28 Extension Eligible | - |
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | Scotty Pippen Jr. | GUARANTEED 2027-28 Guaranteed | $2,789,215 |
| Cam Spencer | Cam Spencer | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2027-28 Extension Eligible | - |
| Jaylen Wells | Jaylen Wells | GUARANTEED 2027-28 Guaranteed - Opening Night TBD | $2,486,995 |
| Cameron Boozer | Cameron Boozer | CLUB 2028-29 Club Option | $13,034,880 |
| Walter Clayton Jr. | Walter Clayton Jr. | CLUB 2028-29 Club Option | $6,752,312 |
| Cedric Coward | Cedric Coward | CLUB 2028-29 Club Option | $8,342,743 |
| Karim Lopez | Karim Lopez | CLUB 2028-29 Club Option | $3,934,320 |
| Quinten Post | Quinten Post | GUARANTEED 2028-29 Guaranteed - two days after 2028 NBA Draft - TBD | - |
| Zach Edey | Zach Edey | RFA / QO 2028-29 Qualifying Offer | $11,738,849 |
| AJ Johnson | AJ Johnson | RFA / QO 2028-29 Qualifying Offer | $8,542,228 |
| Cam Spencer | Cam Spencer | CLUB 2028-29 Club Option | $2,830,685 |
| Cedric Coward | Cedric Coward | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2028-29 Extension Eligible | - |
| Walter Clayton Jr. | Walter Clayton Jr. | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2028-29 Extension Eligible | - |
| Quinten Post | Quinten Post | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2028-29 Extension Eligible | - |
| Karim Lopez | Karim Lopez | CLUB 2029-30 Club Option | $4,121,760 |
| Cameron Boozer | Cameron Boozer | CLUB 2029-30 Club Option | $16,476,089 |
| Walter Clayton Jr. | Walter Clayton Jr. | RFA / QO 2029-30 Qualifying Offer | $10,256,764 |
| Cedric Coward | Cedric Coward | RFA / QO 2029-30 Qualifying Offer | $12,255,491 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | Jaren Jackson Jr. | PLAYER 2029-30 Player Option | $53,500,000 |
| Cameron Boozer | Cameron Boozer | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2029-30 Extension Eligible | - |
| Karim Lopez | Karim Lopez | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2029-30 Extension Eligible | - |
| Cameron Boozer | Cameron Boozer | RFA / QO 2030-31 Qualifying Offer | $23,264,238 |
| Karim Lopez | Karim Lopez | RFA / QO 2030-31 Qualifying Offer | $19,697,892 |
Draft class
2 rows| DRAFTED | NAME | POSITION | AGE | COUNTRY | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satnam Singh Bhamara | Satnam Singh Bhamara | Center | 30 | India | - |
| Nemanja Dangubic | Nemanja Dangubic | Shooting guard | 33 | Serbia | - |
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Memphis Grizzlies 2021 yearly total?
Memphis Grizzlies carried a yearly total of $98,318,869 in 2021.
How many players did Memphis Grizzlies list in 2021?
15 players on the Memphis Grizzlies roster in 2021, plus 7 contracts carried beyond it.
Where can I see the current Memphis Grizzlies payroll?
This page is the 2021 archive. The current Memphis Grizzlies payroll is kept up to date on the main Memphis Grizzlies page.