Zeke Nnaji

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Power Forward Age: 23-84d Exp: 3 Years
Drafted: Round 1 (#22 overall), 2020 College: Arizona Agent(s): Adam Pensack (Pensack Sports)

 
  • Current Contract

    Zeke Nnaji signed a 4 year / $11,802,681 contract with the Denver Nuggets, including $11,802,681 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $2,950,670. In 2023-24, Nnaji will earn a base salary of $4,306,281, while carrying a cap hit of $4,306,281.

    Contract: 4 yr(s) / $11,802,681
    Average Salary: $2,950,670
    Guaranteed at Signing $4,878,600
    Signed Using: Entry Level/Rookie
    Year   Age Status Base Salary Likely Incent. Unlikely Incent. Trade Bonus Cap Hit Pct of League Cap Yearly Cash Guaranteed
    2020-21 Contract details by year 20 $2,379,840 - - - $2,379,840 2.18% $2,379,840($2,379,840) $2,379,840
    2021-22 Contract details by year 21 $2,498,760 - - - $2,498,760 2.22% $2,498,760($4,878,600) $2,498,760
    2022-23 Contract details by year 22 Club
    Exercised
    $2,617,800 - - - $2,617,800 2.12% $2,617,800($7,496,400) $2,617,800
    2023-24 Contract details by year 23 Club
    Exercised
    $4,306,281 - - - $4,306,281 3.17% $4,306,281($11,802,681)
    Trade Restriction: This player can be traded but has a Poison Pill restriction until Jul 01, 2024.
    Contract Notes:
    • 2022-23: Club Option (deadline 10/31/21, exercied 10/8/21)
    • 2023-24: Club Option (deadline 10/31/22, exercised 10/3/22)
    Sources: Spotrac

    Upcoming Contract Extension

    Player Option
    Contract: 4 yr(s) / $32,000,001
    Average Salary: $8,000,000
    Guaranteed at Signing $32,000,001
    Signed Using: Rookie Extension/Bird
    Free Agent: 2028 / UFA
    Year   Age Status Base Salary Likely Incent. Unlikely Incent. Trade Bonus Cap Hit League Cap Pct Yearly Cash
    2024-25 Contract details by year 23 $8,888,889 - - - $8,888,889 6.30% $8,888,889($8,888,889)
    2025-26 Contract details by year 24 $8,177,778 - - - $8,177,778 5.27% $8,177,778($17,066,667)
    2026-27 Contract details by year 25 $7,466,667 - - - $7,466,667 4.38% $7,466,667($24,533,334)
    2027-28 Contract details by year 26 Player $7,466,667 - - - $7,466,667 3.98% $7,466,667($32,000,001)
    2028 Zeke Nnaji Contracts, Salaries, Cap Figures 27 UFA  
    • 2027-28: Player Option (deadline 6/29/27)
  • Estimated Career Earnings

    A look at the calculated cash earnings for Zeke Nnaji, including any upcoming years.

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Trade Kicker Total Cash
    2020-21 Player Cash Earnings $2,379,840 - - - $2,379,840
    2021-22 Player Cash Earnings $2,498,760 - - - $2,498,760
    2022-23 Player Cash Earnings $2,617,800 - - - $2,617,800
    2023-24 Player Cash Earnings $4,306,281 - - - $4,306,281
    Est. Earnings
    (4 seasons)
    $11,802,681 - - - $11,802,681
    2024-25 Player Cash Earnings $8,888,889 - - - $8,888,889
    2025-26 Player Cash Earnings $8,177,778 - - - $8,177,778
    2026-27 Player Cash Earnings $7,466,667 - - - $7,466,667
    2027-28 Player Cash Earnings $7,466,667 - - - $7,466,667
    $43,802,682 - - - $43,802,682
    Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Trade Kicker Total Cash
    4 seasons Player Cash Earnings $11,802,681 - - - $11,802,681

    * earnings may include deduction of original cashed earned due to shortened season

  • Transactions

    Oct 21 2023Signed a 4 year 32 million rookie contract extension with Denver (DEN) - includes 2027-28 Player Option
    Oct 3 2022Denver (DEN) exercised $4.3 million option for 2023-24
    Dec 13 2021Fined $2,000 for technical foul during WAS-DEN game
    Oct 8 2021Denver (DEN) exercised $2.62 million option for 2022-23
    Feb 10 2021Fined $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-DEN game
    Nov 30 2020Signed a 4 year $11.80 million rookie scale contract with Denver (DEN)
    Nov 18 2020Drafted by Denver (DEN): Round 1 (#22 overall)
  • Fines & Suspensions

    A look at the reported fines & suspensions for Zeke Nnaji, and the financial implications.

    Date Team Category Games Susp. Forfeited Reason
    12/13/2021 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during WAS-DEN game
    02/10/2021 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-DEN game
    - $4,000
  • Statistics

    Season Team Games MPG FG% 3PT% FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PT Prod Pts
    2023 DEN 53 9.83 0.449 0.238 0.712 1.09 1.02 2.11 0.57 0.25 0.70 0.51 3.19 7.95
    2022 DEN 52 13.96 0.561 0.262 0.645 1.25 1.40 2.65 0.35 0.33 0.44 0.60 5.33 9.97
    2021 DEN 41 17 0.516 0.462 0.631 1.37 2.22 3.59 0.41 0.39 0.32 0.56 6.59 12.36
    2020 DEN 42 9.45 0.481 0.407 0.800 0.33 1.21 1.55 0.24 0.19 0.10 0.17 3.24 5.86
    Totals 188 12.45 0.510 0.369 0.672 1.03 1.43 2.46 0.40 0.29 0.41 0.47 4.53 9.00