NBA
Darius Garland
Darius Garland
Cleveland Cavaliers, Point Guard
Age: 24y-11m-1d (Jan 26, 2000)
Exp: 5 Years
Country: US
College: Vanderbilt
Drafted: Round 1 (#5 overall), 2019
Agent(s): Rich Paul (Klutch Sports Group)
2024-25 Cap Hit
$36,725,670
2024-25 Cash
$36,725,670
Career Earnings
$99,814,235
2023-2027 Designated Rookie Extension (CURRENT)
Darius Garland signed a 5 year , $197,230,450 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, including $197,230,450 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $39,446,090. In 2024-25, Garland will earn a base salary of $36,725,670, while carrying a cap hit of $36,725,670 and a dead cap value of $36,725,670.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $197,230,450
Average Salary:
$39,446,090
GTD at Sign:
$197,230,450
Total GTD:
$197,230,450
Signed Using:
Bird Rights
Free Agent:
2028 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Apron Salary | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Guaranteed | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
24 | $34,005,250 | 25.00% | $34,005,250 | $34,005,250 | 20.57% | $34,005,250 | $34,005,250 | $34,005,250 |
| 2024-25 |
|
25 | $36,725,670 | 26.12% | $36,725,670 | $36,725,670 | 21.50% | $36,725,670 | $36,725,670 | $70,730,920 |
| 2025-26 |
|
26 | $39,446,090 | 25.51% | $39,446,090 | $39,446,090 | 20.99% | $39,446,090 | $39,446,090 | $110,177,010 |
| 2026-27 |
|
27 | $42,166,510 | 24.79% | $42,166,510 | $42,166,510 | 20.40% | $42,166,510 | $42,166,510 | $152,343,520 |
| 2027-28 |
|
28 | $44,886,930 | 23.99% | $44,886,930 | $44,886,930 | 19.74% | $44,886,930 | $44,886,930 | $197,230,450 |
| 2028-29 |
|
29 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
24 | $34,005,250 | - | - | $34,005,250 | 25.00% | $34,005,250 |
| 2024-25 |
|
25 | $36,725,670 | - | - | $36,725,670 | 26.12% | $36,725,670 |
| 2025-26 |
|
26 | $39,446,090 | - | - | $39,446,090 | 25.51% | $39,446,090 |
| 2026-27 |
|
27 | $42,166,510 | - | - | $42,166,510 | 24.79% | $42,166,510 |
| 2027-28 |
|
28 | $44,886,930 | - | - | $44,886,930 | 23.99% | $44,886,930 |
| 2028-29 |
|
29 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
24 | $34,005,250 | $34,005,250 | $34,005,250 | $163,225,200 | $34,005,250 | $39,446,090 |
| 2024-25 |
|
25 | $36,725,670 | $36,725,670 | $70,730,920 | $126,499,530 | $35,365,460 | $40,806,300 |
| 2025-26 |
|
26 | $39,446,090 | $39,446,090 | $110,177,010 | $87,053,440 | $36,725,670 | $42,166,510 |
| 2026-27 |
|
27 | $42,166,510 | $42,166,510 | $152,343,520 | $44,886,930 | $38,085,880 | $43,526,720 |
| 2027-28 |
|
28 | $44,886,930 | $44,886,930 | $197,230,450 | - | $39,446,090 | $44,886,930 |
Contract Notes
- No All-NBA: $193M (25%)
- All-NBA: $231M (30%)
- 15% Trade Bonus
Source:
Spotrac
2019-2022 Rookie
Darius Garland signed a 4 year , $29,083,315 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, including $20,162,520 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,270,829.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $29,083,315
Average Salary:
$7,270,829
GTD at Sign:
$13,121,640
Total GTD:
$20,162,520
Signed Using:
rookie-scale-exception
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Seasons
5 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$99,814,235
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 20 |
|
Active
|
$6,400,920 |
$6,400,920 |
|
| 2020 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$6,720,720 |
$13,121,640 |
|
| 2021 | 22 |
|
Active / Club Exercised
|
$7,040,880 |
$20,162,520 |
|
| 2022 | 23 |
|
Active / Club Exercised
|
$8,920,795 |
$29,083,315 |
|
| 2023 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$34,005,250 |
$63,088,565 |
|
| 2024 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$36,725,670 |
$99,814,235 |
|
| Total |
$99,814,235 |
$99,814,235 |
||||
| 2025 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$39,446,090 |
||
| 2026 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$42,166,510 |
||
| 2027 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$44,886,930 |
||
| Total |
$226,313,765 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$99,814,235 | - | - | $99,814,235 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
|
20 |
$6,400,920
|
$6,400,920 |
$6,400,920 |
||
| 2020 |
|
21 |
$6,720,720
|
$6,720,720 |
$13,121,640 |
||
| 2021 |
|
22 |
$7,040,880
|
$7,040,880 |
$20,162,520 |
||
| 2022 |
|
23 |
$8,920,795
|
$8,920,795 |
$29,083,315 |
||
| 2023 |
|
24 |
$34,005,250
|
$34,005,250 |
$63,088,565 |
||
| 2024 |
|
25 |
$36,725,670
|
$36,725,670 |
$99,814,235 |
||
| Total |
$99,814,235 |
$99,814,235 |
$99,814,235 |
||||
| 2025 |
|
26 |
$39,446,090
|
$39,446,090 |
|||
| 2026 |
|
27 |
$42,166,510
|
$42,166,510 |
|||
| 2027 |
|
28 |
$44,886,930
|
$44,886,930 |
|||
| Total |
$226,313,765 |
$226,313,765 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$99,814,235 | - | - | $99,814,235 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 |
CLE |
Nov 20, 2024 - TBD | 1 | Groin |
| 2023-24 |
CLE |
Apr 14, 2024 - Apr 14, 2024 | 1 | Back |
| 2023-24 |
CLE |
Dec 16, 2023 - Jan 30, 2024 | 19 | Face/Jaw |
| 2023-24 |
CLE |
Nov 15, 2023 - Nov 16, 2023 | 1 | Neck |
| 2023-24 |
CLE |
Oct 27, 2023 - Nov 02, 2023 | 4 | Hamstring |
| 2022-23 |
CLE |
Apr 06, 2023 - Apr 09, 2023 | 2 | Hip |
| 2022-23 |
CLE |
Mar 10, 2023 - Mar 11, 2023 | 1 | Quad |
| 2022-23 |
CLE |
Feb 08, 2023 - Feb 09, 2023 | 1 | Thumb |
| 2022-23 |
CLE |
Dec 31, 2022 - Jan 05, 2023 | 3 | Thumb |
| 2022-23 |
CLE |
Nov 04, 2022 - Nov 05, 2022 | 1 | Knee |
| 2022-23 |
CLE |
Oct 22, 2022 - Nov 01, 2022 | 5 | Eye |
| 2021-22 |
CLE |
Feb 24, 2022 - Mar 01, 2022 | 3 | Back |
| 2021-22 |
CLE |
Feb 11, 2022 - Feb 11, 2022 | 1 | Back |
| 2021-22 |
CLE |
Jan 31, 2022 - Feb 08, 2022 | 4 | Back |
| 2021-22 |
CLE |
Dec 28, 2021 - Jan 03, 2022 | 4 | Health Protocols |
| 2021-22 |
CLE |
Oct 22, 2021 - Oct 24, 2021 | 2 | Ankle |
| 2020-21 |
CLE |
May 16, 2021 - May 16, 2021 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2020-21 |
CLE |
May 01, 2021 - May 13, 2021 | 7 | Ankle |
| 2020-21 |
CLE |
Apr 11, 2021 - Apr 13, 2021 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2020-21 |
CLE |
Mar 12, 2021 - Mar 13, 2021 | 1 | Groin |
| 2020-21 |
CLE |
Jan 04, 2021 - Jan 21, 2021 | 8 | Shoulder |
| 2019-20 |
CLE |
Mar 02, 2020 - Mar 11, 2020 | 5 | Groin |
| 2019-20 |
CLE |
Jan 28, 2020 - Jan 28, 2020 | 1 | Rest |
-
Jul 08, 2022
Signed a 5 year $197.23 million Designated Rookie contract extension with Cleveland (CLE) - includes 30% cap language
-
Oct 30, 2021
Cleveland (CLE) exercised $8.92 million option for 2022-23
-
Apr 03, 2021
Fined $2,000 for ejection from CLE-MIA game
-
Dec 23, 2020
Cleveland (CLE) exercised $7.04 million option for 2021-22
-
Jul 01, 2019
Signed a 4 year $29.08 million rookie scale contract with Cleveland (CLE)
-
Jun 20, 2019
Drafted by Cleveland (CLE): Round 1 (#5 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during CLE-BKN game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 07, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during CLE-CHA game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 27, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during ATL-CLE game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 11, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during CLE-CHI game | $2,000 | |
| Apr 27, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during CLE-ORL game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| Apr 12, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during IND-CLE game | $2,000 | |
| Apr 02, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during CLE-UTA game | $2,000 | |
| Mar 20, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during MIA-CLE game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 03, 2023 |
|
for technical foul during CLE-IND game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 13, 2023 |
|
for technical foul during SAS-CLE game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 18, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during CHA-CLE game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 13, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during MIN-CLE game | $2,000 | |
| Mar 12, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during CLE-CHI game | $2,000 | |
| Mar 04, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during CLE-PHI game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 22, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during CLE-BOS game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 24, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during PHX-CLE game | $2,000 | |
| Apr 03, 2021 |
|
for ejection from CLE-MIA game | $2,000 | |
| Apr 03, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during CLE-MIA game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 03, 2020 |
|
for technical foul during NYK-CLE game | $2,000 | |
| Fines: 19 | $38,000 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Min/Gm | Pt/Gm | Reb/Gm | Ast/Gm | Stl/Gm | Blk/Gm | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CLE | 29 | 29 | 29.9 | 20.4 | 2.6 | 6.4 | 1.0 | 0.2 | .493 | .444 | .933 |
| 2023 | CLE | 57 | 57 | 33.3 | 18.0 | 2.7 | 6.5 | 1.3 | 0.1 | .446 | .371 | .834 |
| 2022 | CLE | 69 | 69 | 35.5 | 21.6 | 2.7 | 7.8 | 1.2 | 0.1 | .462 | .410 | .863 |
| 2021 | CLE | 68 | 68 | 35.7 | 21.7 | 3.3 | 8.6 | 1.3 | 0.1 | .462 | .383 | .892 |
| 2020 | CLE | 54 | 50 | 33.1 | 17.4 | 2.4 | 6.1 | 1.2 | 0.1 | .451 | .395 | .848 |
| 2019 | CLE | 59 | 59 | 30.9 | 12.3 | 1.9 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | .401 | .355 | .875 |
