J.R. Smith

Los Angeles Lakers, Shooting Guard
Age: 39y-3m-13d (Sep 09, 1985)
Exp: 16 Years
Country: US
College: Saint Benedict's Preparatory School (NJ)
Drafted: Round 1 (#18 overall), 2004
Agent(s): Rich Paul (Klutch Sports Group)
INACTIVE

2019-2019 rest-of-season

J.R. Smith signed a 1 year , $289,803 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, including $289,803 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $289,803.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $289,803
Average Salary:
$289,803
GTD at Sign:
$289,803
Total GTD:
$289,803
Signed Using:
Minimum
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2016-2019

J.R. Smith signed a 4 year , $57,000,000 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, including $45,150,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $14,250,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $57,000,000
Average Salary:
$14,250,000
GTD at Sign:
$45,150,000
Total GTD:
$45,150,000
Signed Using:
Bird Rights
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2015-2016

J.R. Smith signed a 2 year , $10,375,000 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, including $10,375,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,187,500.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $10,375,000
Average Salary:
$5,187,500
GTD at Sign:
$10,375,000
Total GTD:
$10,375,000
Signed Using:
Bird Rights
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2013-2014

J.R. Smith signed a 3 year , $17,947,125 contract with the New York Knicks, including $17,947,125 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,982,375.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $17,947,125
Average Salary:
$5,982,375
GTD at Sign:
$17,947,125
Total GTD:
$17,947,125
Signed Using:
Early Bird Rights
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2012-2013

J.R. Smith signed a 2 year , $5,739,194 contract with the New York Knicks, including $2,806,452 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,869,597.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $5,739,194
Average Salary:
$2,869,597
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$2,806,452
Signed Using:
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2011-2011

J.R. Smith signed a 1 year , $2,382,353 contract with the New York Knicks, including $2,382,353 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,382,353.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,382,353
Average Salary:
$2,382,353
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$2,382,353
Signed Using:
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2008-2010

J.R. Smith signed a 3 year , $16,525,278 contract with the Denver Nuggets, including $16,525,278 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,508,426.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $16,525,278
Average Salary:
$5,508,426
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$16,525,278
Signed Using:
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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2004-2007 Rookie

J.R. Smith signed a 4 year , $6,025,307 contract with the New Orleans Hornets, including $6,025,307 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,506,327.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $6,025,307
Average Salary:
$1,506,327
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$6,025,307
Signed Using:
rookie-scale-exception
Free Agent:
2008 / RFA
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Seasons

16 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$90,294,854

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2004 19
Active
$1,206,600
$1,206,600
2005 20
Active
$1,297,080
$2,503,680
2006 21
Active
$1,387,560
$3,891,240
2007 22
Active
$2,134,067
$6,025,307
2008 23
Active
$4,985,001
$11,010,308
2009 24
Active
$5,508,426
$16,518,734
2010 25
Active
$6,031,851
$22,550,585
2011 26
Active
$1,917,504
$24,468,089
2012 27
Active
$2,806,452
$27,274,541
2013 28
Active
$5,565,000
$32,839,541
2014 29
Active
Retained
$5,982,375
$533,135
$38,821,916
$39,355,051
2015 30
Active
$5,000,000
$44,355,051
Champion
2016 31
Active
$12,800,000
$57,155,051
2017 32
Active
$13,760,000
$70,915,051
2018 33
Active
$14,720,000
$85,635,051
2019 34
Retained
Active
$1,456,667
$289,803
$87,091,718
$87,381,521
Champion
2020 35
Retained
$1,456,667
$88,838,188
2021 36
Retained
$1,456,666
$90,294,854
Total
$90,294,854

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $2,503,680 - - $2,503,680
5 $20,046,905 - - $20,046,905
4 $10,288,956 - - $10,822,091
8 $56,632,375 - - $56,632,375
1 $289,803 - - $289,803
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2004
19
$1,206,600
$1,206,600
$1,206,600
2005
20
$1,297,080
$1,297,080
$2,503,680
2006
21
$1,387,560
$1,387,560
$3,891,240
2007
22
$2,134,067
$2,134,067
$6,025,307
2008
23
$4,985,001
$4,985,001
$11,010,308
2009
24
$5,508,426
$5,508,426
$16,518,734
2010
25
$6,031,851
$6,031,851
$22,550,585
2011
26
$1,917,504
$1,917,504
$24,468,089
2012
27
$2,806,452
$2,806,452
$27,274,541
2013
28
$5,565,000
$5,565,000
$32,839,541
2014
29
$5,982,375
$5,982,375
$533,135
$38,821,916
$39,355,051
2015
30
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$44,355,051
2016
31
$12,800,000
$12,800,000
$57,155,051
2017
32
$13,760,000
$13,760,000
$70,915,051
2018
33
$14,720,000
$14,720,000
$85,635,051
2019
34
$1,456,667
$289,803
$1,456,667
$289,803
$87,091,718
$87,381,521
2020
35
$1,456,667
$1,456,667
$88,838,188
2021
36
$1,456,666
$1,456,666
$90,294,854
Total
$89,761,719
$90,294,854

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $2,503,680 - - $2,503,680
5 $20,046,905 - - $20,046,905
4 $10,288,956 - - $10,822,091
8 $56,632,375 - - $56,632,375
1 $289,803 - - $289,803

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2018-19 CLE Nov 21, 2018 - Apr 10, 2019 67 Personal
2018-19 CLE Oct 21, 2018 - Oct 23, 2018 1 Elbow
2018-19 CLE Oct 17, 2018 - Oct 18, 2018 1 Elbow
2017-18 CLE Dec 21, 2017 - Dec 24, 2017 1 Knee
2016-17 CLE Dec 21, 2016 - Mar 08, 2017 36 Thumb
2016-17 CLE Dec 07, 2016 - Dec 09, 2016 2 Knee
2016-17 CLE Nov 13, 2016 - Nov 17, 2016 3 Ankle
2015-16 CLE Dec 11, 2015 - Dec 14, 2015 0 Illness
2015-16 CLE Nov 04, 2015 - Nov 09, 2015 0 Knee
  • Jul 01, 2020 Signed a Rest-of-Season contract with Los Angeles (LAL) as a substitute player
  • Jul 15, 2019 Waived by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Jun 29, 2019 Agreed to move guaranteed date from June 30 to July 15
  • Oct 08, 2018 Fined $15,000 for initiating on-court altercation by shoving Aron Bayes during BOS-CLE game (preseaon)
  • Mar 01, 2018 Suspended 1 game (forfeit $94,897) for conduct detrimental to the team
  • Oct 16, 2016 Signed a 4 year $57 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Jun 16, 2016 Declined $5.38 million option with Cleveland (CLE); becomes an Unrestricted Free Agent
  • Jun 24, 2015 Declined $6.4 million option with Cleveland (CLE) for 2015-16; becomes Unrestricted Free Agent
  • Apr 27, 2015 Suspended 2 games (forfeit $116,359) for altercation with Boston during CLE-BOS game (playoff)
  • Apr 26, 2015 Fined $2,000 for ejection (Flagrant 2) from CLE-BOS game (playoff)
  • Feb 11, 2015 Traded to Cleveland (CLE) from New York (NYK) as part of a 3-team trade: Cleveland (CLE) traded Alex Kirk, Louis Amundson and 2019 2nd round pick to New York (NYK); Cleveland (CLE) traded Dion Waiters to Oklahoma City (OKC); New York (NYK) traded Iman Shumpert to Cleveland (CLE); Oklahoma City (OKC) traded Lance Thomas to New York (NYK)
  • Nov 05, 2014 Suspended 1 game (forfeit $54,385) for striking another player in the groin during NYK-WAS game
  • Jan 08, 2014 Fined $50,000 for 'recurring' unsportsmanlike conduct related to untying opponents’ shoes during DET-NYK game
  • Nov 15, 2013 Fined $25,000 for 'directing hostile and inappropriate language to another player via his Twitter account'
  • Jul 11, 2013 Signed a 3 year $17.95 million contract with New York (NYK)
  • Jun 25, 2013 Declined $2.93 million Player Option with New York (NYK); becomes an Unrestricted Free Agent
  • May 10, 2013 Fined $5,000 for flopping during IND-NYK game (playoff)
  • Jul 11, 2012 Signed a 2 year $5.74 million contract with New York (NYK)
  • Jun 26, 2012 Declined $2.4 millio¡n player option with New York (NYK)
  • Mar 10, 2012 Fined $25,000 for posting a picture of a scantily clad woman on his Twitter account
  • Feb 17, 2012 Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract with New York (NYK)
  • Aug 21, 2008 Signed a 3 year $16.5 million contract with Denver (DEN)
  • Jun 27, 2008 Denver (DEN) extended a Qualifying Offer; becomes a Restricted Free Agent
  • Oct 28, 2006 Denver (DEN) exercised $2.13 million option for 2007-2008
  • Jul 20, 2006 Traded to Denver (DEN) from Chicago (CHI) for Howard Eisley, 2007 2nd round pick and 2007 2nd round pick
  • Jul 14, 2006 Traded to Chicago (CHI) from New Orleans (NOH) with P.J. Brown for Tyson Chandler
  • Jul 06, 2004 Signed a 3 year $3.89 million contract with New Orleans (NOH)
  • Jun 24, 2004 Drafted by New Orleans (NO): Round 1 (#18 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Aug 01, 2020 for technical foul during LAL-TOR game $2,000
Oct 08, 2018 for initiating on-court altercation by shoving Aron Bayes during BOS-CLE game (preseaon) $15,000
Jun 08, 2018 for technical foul during GSW-CLE game (playoff) $2,000
May 15, 2018 for technical foul during CLE-BOS game (playoff) $2,000
Dec 17, 2017 for technical foul during CLE-WAS game $2,000
Dec 06, 2017 for technical foul during SAC-CLE game $2,000
Jun 12, 2017 for technical foul during CLE-GSW game (playoff) $2,000
Nov 11, 2016 for technical foul during CLE-WAS game $2,000
Nov 08, 2016 for technical foul during ATL-CLE game $2,000
May 06, 2016 for technical foul during CLE-ATL game (playoff) $2,000
Mar 14, 2016 for technical foul during CLE-UTH game $2,000
Feb 18, 2016 for technical foul during CHI-CLE game $2,000
Feb 03, 2016 for technical foul during CHA-CLE game $2,000
Nov 21, 2015 for technical foul during ATL-CLE game $2,000
Jun 07, 2015 for technical foul during CLE-GSW game (playoff) $3,000
May 10, 2015 for technical foul during CLE-CHI game (playoff) $2,000
Apr 26, 2015 for ejection (Flagrant 2) from CLE-BOS game (playoff) $2,000
Apr 23, 2015 for technical foul during CLE-BOS game (playoff) $2,000
Mar 12, 2015 for technical foul during CLE-SAS game $2,000
Mar 07, 2015 for technical foul during PHX-CLE game $2,000
Feb 11, 2015 for technical foul during MIA-CLE game $2,000
Jan 04, 2015 for technical foul during MIL-NYK game $2,000
Feb 28, 2014 for technical foul during GSW-NYK game $2,000
Feb 24, 2014 for technical foul during DAL-NYK game $2,000
Jan 08, 2014 for 'recurring' unsportsmanlike conduct related to untying opponents’ shoes during DET-NYK game $50,000
Nov 15, 2013 for 'directing hostile and inappropriate language to another player via his Twitter account' $25,000
May 18, 2013 for technical foul during NYK-IND game (playoff) $2,000
May 10, 2013 for flopping during IND-NYK game (playoff) $5,000
May 01, 2013 for technical foul during BOS-NYK game (playoff) $2,000
Nov 16, 2012 for technical foul during NYK-MEM game $2,000
Nov 05, 2012 for technical foul during NYK-PHI game $2,000
Mar 10, 2012 for posting a picture of a scantily clad woman on his Twitter account $25,000
Feb 05, 2011 flagrant foul against Raja Bell (UTA) $25,000
Fines: 33 $200,000

Suspensions

Date Reason Games Suspended Fine Amount
Mar 01, 2018 for conduct detrimental to the team 1 $94,897
Apr 27, 2015 for altercation with Boston during CLE-BOS game (playoff) 2 $116,359
Nov 05, 2014 for striking Glen Rice in the groin during NYK-WAS game 1 $54,385
Sep 06, 2013 for failed drug test 5 $252,955
Apr 27, 2013 for throwing an elbow at Jason Terry during BOS-NY 1 $25,513
Suspensions: 5 $544,109
Year Team GP GS Min/Gm Pt/Gm Reb/Gm Ast/Gm Stl/Gm Blk/Gm FG% 3PT% FT%
2019 LAL 6 13.0 2.8 0.8 0.5 0.2 .318 .091 1.000
2018 CLE 11 4 20.2 6.7 1.6 1.9 1.0 0.3 .342 .308 .800
2017 CLE 80 61 28.1 8.3 2.9 1.8 0.9 0.1 .403 .375 .696
2016 CLE 41 35 29.0 8.6 2.8 1.5 1.0 0.3 .346 .351 .667
2015 CLE 77 77 30.7 12.4 2.8 1.7 1.1 0.3 .416 .400 .634
2014 CLE 69 51 29.8 12.2 3.1 2.8 1.2 0.3 .419 .384 .743
2013 NY 74 37 32.7 14.5 4.0 3.0 0.9 0.3 .415 .394 .652
2012 NY 79 33.4 18.2 5.3 2.7 1.3 0.3 .423 .358 .764
2011 NY 35 27.6 12.5 3.9 2.4 1.5 0.2 .407 .347 .709
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