BASKETBALL · 2021 SEASON · ARCHIVE
Portland Trail Blazers 2021 - payroll
Salaries as they stood in 2021. See the current Portland Trail Blazers payroll .
YEARLY TOTAL$115,070,759
WEEKLY TOTAL$2,212,899
ACTIVE ROSTER15
PLAYERS LISTED67
HIGHEST PAIDDamian Lillard · $39,344,900
Active roster · 15 players
15 rowsAll 15 players
| NAME | CAP HIT | POSITION | AGE | TYPE | SHARE OF CAP | BASE SALARY | GUARANTEED | OTHER PAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | $39,344,900 | Point guard | 31 | Designated veteran extension | 35.00% | $39,344,900 | $39,344,900 | - |
| Eric Bledsoe | $18,125,000 | Point guard | 32 | Veteran extension | 16.12% | $18,125,000 | $18,125,000 | - |
| Joe Ingles | $13,036,364 | Small forward | 34 | Veteran extension | 11.60% | $12,436,364 | $12,436,364 | $600,000 |
| Josh Hart | $12,000,000 | Shooting guard | 26 | Free agent | 10.67% | $12,000,000 | $12,000,000 | - |
| Jusuf Nurkic | $12,000,000 | Center | 27 | - | 10.67% | $12,000,000 | $12,000,000 | - |
| Anfernee Simons | $3,938,818 | Shooting guard | 22 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 3.50% | $3,938,818 | $3,938,818 | - |
| Justise Winslow | $3,902,439 | Power forward | 25 | Free agent | 3.47% | $3,902,439 | $3,902,439 | - |
| Keon Johnson | $2,553,240 | Shooting guard | 19 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 2.27% | $2,553,240 | $2,553,240 | - |
| Nassir Little | $2,316,240 | Small forward | 21 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 2.06% | $2,316,240 | $2,316,240 | - |
| Didi Louzada | $1,786,878 | Small forward | 22 | Free agent | 1.59% | $1,786,878 | $1,786,878 | - |
| Ben McLemore | $1,669,178 | Small forward | 28 | Free agent | 1.48% | $2,389,641 | $2,389,641 | - |
| CJ Elleby | $1,517,981 | Small forward | 21 | Rookie scale | 1.35% | $1,517,981 | $1,517,981 | - |
| Elijah Hughes | $1,517,981 | Small forward | 23 | - | 1.35% | $1,517,981 | $1,517,981 | - |
| Greg Brown III | $925,258 | Power forward | 20 | Rookie scale | 0.82% | $925,258 | $925,258 | - |
| Trendon Watford | $436,482 | Small forward | 21 | Rest of season | 0.39% | $436,482 | $436,482 | - |
Additional contracts · 13 players
13 rowsAll 13 players
| NAME | CAP HIT | POSITION | SHARE OF CAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Nicholson | $2,844,430 | Power forward | 2.53% |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | $1,789,256 | Point guard | 1.59% |
| Cody Zeller | $1,669,178 | Center | 1.48% |
| Kris Dunn | $95,930 | Point guard | 0.09% |
| Kris Dunn | $95,930 | Point guard | 0.09% |
| Drew Eubanks | $95,930 | Center | 0.09% |
| Drew Eubanks | $95,930 | Center | 0.09% |
| Drew Eubanks | $95,930 | Center | 0.09% |
| Drew Eubanks | $95,930 | Center | 0.09% |
| Reggie Perry | $85,578 | Center | 0.08% |
| Kris Dunn | $76,744 | Point guard | 0.07% |
| Drew Eubanks | $76,744 | Center | 0.07% |
| Reggie Perry | $17,116 | Center | 0.02% |
Additional contracts · 3 players
3 rows| NAME | CAP HIT | POSITION | AGE | TYPE | SHARE OF CAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Swanigan | $3,863,004 | Power forward | 24 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 3.44% |
| TJ Leaf | $1,789,256 | Power forward | 24 | Two-way | 1.59% |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | $1,669,178 | Small forward | 27 | Rest of season | 1.48% |
Contract types
2 rows| TYPE | REASON | EXPIRES | ORIGINAL | AVAILABLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level | Greg Brown III | End-of-Season | $9,536,000 | $6,829,209 |
| Bi-Annual | - | End-of-Season | $3,732,000 | $2,959,862 |
Key contract dates
27 rows| DEADLINE DATE | NAME | TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | Deni Avdija | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2026-27 Extension Eligible | - |
| Deni Avdija | Deni Avdija | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2026-27 Extension Eligible | - |
| Vit Krejci | Vit Krejci | GUARANTEED 2026-27 Guaranteed - Opening Night TBD | $2,667,944 |
| Donovan Clingan | Donovan Clingan | CLUB 2027-28 Club Option | $9,550,298 |
| Yang Hansen | Yang Hansen | CLUB 2027-28 Club Option | $4,864,920 |
| Jrue Holiday | Jrue Holiday | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2026-27 Extension Eligible | - |
| Kris Murray | Kris Murray | RFA / QO 2027-28 Qualifying Offer | $8,264,832 |
| John Tonje | John Tonje | RFA / QO 2027-28 Qualifying Offer - TBD - Two-Way | - |
| Jayson Kent | Jayson Kent | RFA / QO 2027-28 Qualifying Offer - TBD - Two-Way | - |
| Chris Youngblood | Chris Youngblood | RFA / QO 2027-28 Qualifying Offer - TBD - Two-Way | - |
| Damian Lillard | Damian Lillard | PLAYER 2027-28 Player Option | $14,104,000 |
| Vit Krejci | Vit Krejci | CLUB 2027-28 Club Option | - |
| Jrue Holiday | Jrue Holiday | PLAYER 2027-28 Player Option | $37,200,000 |
| Scoot Henderson | Scoot Henderson | RFA / QO 2027-28 Qualifying Offer | $19,182,759 |
| Donovan Clingan | Donovan Clingan | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2027-28 Extension Eligible | - |
| Robert Williams III | Robert Williams III | GUARANTEED 2027-28 Guaranteed - 50 games or the date | $14,500,000 |
| Damian Lillard | Damian Lillard | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2027-28 Extension Eligible | - |
| Vit Krejci | Vit Krejci | GUARANTEED 2027-28 Guaranteed | $281,592 |
| Vit Krejci | Vit Krejci | GUARANTEED 2027-28 Guaranteed - Opening Night TBD | $3,005,085 |
| Yang Hansen | Yang Hansen | CLUB 2028-29 Club Option | $7,462,788 |
| Donovan Clingan | Donovan Clingan | CLUB 2028-29 Club Option | $13,761,980 |
| Robert Williams III | Robert Williams III | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2028-29 Extension Eligible | - |
| Yang Hansen | Yang Hansen | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2028-29 Extension Eligible | - |
| Robert Williams III | Robert Williams III | GUARANTEED 2028-29 Guaranteed - 50 games or the date | $15,000,000 |
| Toumani Camara | Toumani Camara | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2028-29 Extension Eligible | - |
| Shaedon Sharpe | Shaedon Sharpe | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2028-29 Extension Eligible | - |
| Yang Hansen | Yang Hansen | RFA / QO 2029-30 Qualifying Offer | $11,231,496 |
Draft class
7 rows| DRAFTED | NAME | POSITION | AGE | COUNTRY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Diez | Daniel Diez | Small forward | 33 | Spain |
| Ante Tomic | Ante Tomic | Center | 39 | Croatia |
| Milovan Raković | Milovan Raković | Power forward | 41 | Serbia |
| Nedžad Sinanović | Nedžad Sinanović | Center | 43 | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Federico Kammerichs | Federico Kammerichs | Power forward | 46 | Argentina |
| Doron Sheffer | Doron Sheffer | Guard | 54 | Israel |
| Marcelo Nicola | Marcelo Nicola | Forward | 55 | Argentina |
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Portland Trail Blazers 2021 yearly total?
Portland Trail Blazers carried a yearly total of $115,070,759 in 2021.
How many players did Portland Trail Blazers list in 2021?
15 players on the Portland Trail Blazers roster in 2021, plus 16 contracts carried beyond it.
Where can I see the current Portland Trail Blazers payroll?
This page is the 2021 archive. The current Portland Trail Blazers payroll is kept up to date on the main Portland Trail Blazers page.