WNBA
Mercedes Russell
Mercedes Russell
Seattle Storm, Center
Age: 28-283d (Jul 27, 1995)
Exp: 5 Years
Country: US
College: Tennessee
Drafted: Round 2 (#22 overall), 2018
2024 Cap Hit
$160,000
2024 Cash
$160,000
Career Earnings
$649,005
2022-2024 Extension (CURRENT)
Mercedes Russell signed a 3 year , $480,000 contract with the Seattle Storm, including $480,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $160,000. In 2024, Russell will earn a base salary of $160,000, while carrying a cap hit of $160,000 and a dead cap value of $160,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $480,000
Average Salary:
$160,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
| Year | Age | Option/Status | Base Salary | Cap Hit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
26 |
protected
|
$160,000 | $160,000 |
| 2023 |
|
27 |
protected
|
$160,000 | $160,000 |
| 2024 |
|
28 |
protected
|
$160,000 | $160,000 |
| 2025 |
|
29 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
26 |
protected |
$160,000 | $160,000 | $160,000 | $160,000 | $160,000 |
| 2023 |
|
27 |
protected |
$160,000 | $160,000 | $320,000 | $160,000 | $160,000 |
| 2024 |
|
28 |
protected |
$160,000 | $160,000 | $480,000 | $160,000 | $160,000 |
Source:
WNBA contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2018-2021 Rookie
Mercedes Russell signed a 3 year , $141,618 contract with the Seattle Storm, including an average annual salary of $47,206.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $141,618
Average Salary:
$47,206
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2022 / RFA
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Career Earnings thru 2024
$649,005
Career Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 23 |
|
Active / Unprotected
|
$41,965 |
$41,965 |
|
| 2020 | 24 |
|
Active / Unprotected
|
$57,000 |
$98,965 |
|
| 2021 | 25 |
|
Active / Unprotected
|
$70,040 |
$169,005 |
|
| 2022 | 26 |
|
Active / Protected
|
$160,000 |
$329,005 |
|
| 2023 | 27 |
|
Active / Protected
|
$160,000 |
$489,005 |
|
| 2024 | 28 |
|
Active / Protected
|
$160,000 |
$649,005 |
|
| Total |
$649,005 |
$649,005 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
|
23 |
$41,965
|
$41,965 |
$41,965 |
| 2020 |
|
24 |
$57,000
|
$57,000 |
$98,965 |
| 2021 |
|
25 |
$70,040
|
$70,040 |
$169,005 |
| 2022 |
|
26 |
$160,000
|
$160,000 |
$329,005 |
| 2023 |
|
27 |
$160,000
|
$160,000 |
$489,005 |
| 2024 |
|
28 |
$160,000
|
$160,000 |
$649,005 |
| Total |
$649,005 |
$649,005 |
$649,005 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$489,005 | $489,005 |
| Year |
|---|
