NBA
Kai Jones
Kai Jones
LA Clippers, Power Forward
Age: 23-291d (Jan 19, 2001)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: BS
College: Texas
Drafted: Round 1 (#19 overall), 2021
2024-25 Cap Hit
$0
2024-25 Cash
$0
Career Earnings
$8,855,163
2024-2024 two-way (CURRENT)
Kai Jones signed a 1 year contract with the LA Clippers. In 2024-25, Jones will earn, while carrying a cap hit of .
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Signed Using:
Minimum
Free Agent:
2025 / RFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Apron Salary | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Guaranteed | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 |
|
24 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2025-26 |
|
25 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 |
|
24 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2025-26 |
|
25 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 |
|
24 | - | - | - | - | - |
Trade Restriction:
This player cannot be traded until Nov 19, 2024.
Source:
Spotrac
2024-2024 exhibit-10
Kai Jones signed a 1 year , $2,162,606 contract with the LA Clippers, including an average annual salary of $2,162,606. In 2024-25, Jones will earn a base salary of $2,162,606, while carrying a cap hit of $2,087,519.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,162,606
Average Salary:
$2,162,606
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Signed Using:
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2023-2024 rest-of-season
Kai Jones signed a 2 year , $2,208,578 contract with the LA Clippers, including $11,608 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,104,289. In 2024-25, Jones will earn a base salary of $2,196,970, while carrying a cap hit of $2,196,970.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $2,208,578
Average Salary:
$1,104,289
GTD at Sign:
$11,608
Total GTD:
$11,608
Signed Using:
Minimum
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2023-2023 ten-day
Kai Jones signed a 10 day , $116,075 contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, including $116,075 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $11,608.
Contract Terms:
10 yr(s) / $116,075
Average Salary:
$11,608
GTD at Sign:
$116,075
Total GTD:
$116,075
Signed Using:
Minimum
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2021-2024 Rookie
Kai Jones signed a 4 year , $13,421,215 contract with the Charlotte Hornets, including $13,421,215 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,355,304. In 2024-25, Jones will earn a base salary of $4,693,735, while carrying a cap hit of $4,693,735.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $13,421,215
Average Salary:
$3,355,304
GTD at Sign:
$5,679,600
Total GTD:
$13,421,215
Signed Using:
rookie-scale-exception
Free Agent:
2025 / RFA
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Seasons
3 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$8,855,163
Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$2,770,560 |
$2,770,560 |
|
| 2022 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$2,909,040 |
$5,679,600 |
|
| 2023 | 23 |
|
Retained
Retained
Active
|
$3,047,880 $116,075 $11,608 |
$8,727,480 $8,843,555 $8,855,163 |
|
| Total |
$8,855,163 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$8,727,480 | - | - | $8,727,480 |
| 1 |
|
$116,075 | - | - | $116,075 |
| 1 |
|
$11,608 | - | - | $11,608 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
21 |
$2,770,560
|
$2,770,560 |
$2,770,560 |
||
| 2022 |
|
22 |
$2,909,040
|
$2,909,040 |
$5,679,600 |
||
| 2023 |
|
23 |
$3,047,880 $116,075 $11,608
|
$3,047,880 $116,075 $11,608 |
$8,727,480 $8,843,555 $8,855,163 |
||
| Total |
$8,855,163 |
$8,855,163 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$8,727,480 | - | - | $8,727,480 |
| 1 |
|
$116,075 | - | - | $116,075 |
| 1 |
|
$11,608 | - | - | $11,608 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
PHI |
Mar 18, 2024 - Mar 24, 2024 | 4 | Hamstring |
| 2022-23 |
CHA |
Feb 11, 2023 - Feb 15, 2023 | 2 | Ankle |
| 2021-22 |
CHA |
Jan 12, 2022 - Jan 17, 2022 | 2 | Health Protocols |
-
Oct 19, 2024
Signed a Two-Way contract with LA Clippers (LAC) - converted Two-Way contract
-
Jul 09, 2024
Signed a contract with LA Clippers (LAC) - Exhibit 10
-
Jun 29, 2024
LA Clippers (LAC) declined $2.20 million Club Option for 2024-25
-
Apr 14, 2024
Signed a 2 year Rest-of-Season contract with LA Clippers (LAC)
-
Mar 15, 2024
Signed a 10-day contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
-
Oct 11, 2023
Waived by Charlotte (CHA)
-
Oct 27, 2022
Charlotte (CHA) exercised $3.05 million option for 2023-24
-
Aug 03, 2021
Signed a 4 year $13.42 million rookie scale contract with Charlotte (CHA)
-
Jul 30, 2021
Traded to Charlotte (CHA) from New York (NYK) for 2022 1st round pick [CHA pick]
-
Jul 29, 2021
Drafted by New York (NYK): Round 1 (#19 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07, 2023 |
|
for technical foul during HOU-CHA game | $2,000 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Min/Gm | Pt/Gm | Reb/Gm | Ast/Gm | Stl/Gm | Blk/Gm | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | LAC | 4 | 0 | 9.5 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 | .625 | .000 | .600 | |
| 2023 | LAC | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | |||
| 2022 | CHA | 46 | 11.9 | 3.4 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 | .558 | .211 | .731 | |
| 2021 | CHA | 21 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | .643 | .500 | .375 |
