NBA
J.R. Smith
J.R. Smith
Los Angeles Lakers, Shooting Guard
Age: 39-84d (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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 05, 2011 |
|
flagrant foul against Raja Bell (UTA) | $25,000 | |
| Mar 10, 2012 |
|
for posting a picture of a scantily clad woman on his Twitter account | $25,000 | |
| Nov 05, 2012 |
|
for technical foul during NYK-PHI game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 16, 2012 |
|
for technical foul during NYK-MEM game | $2,000 | |
| May 01, 2013 |
|
for technical foul during BOS-NYK game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| May 10, 2013 |
|
for flopping during IND-NYK game (playoff) | $5,000 | |
| May 18, 2013 |
|
for technical foul during NYK-IND game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| Nov 15, 2013 |
|
for 'directing hostile and inappropriate language to another player via his Twitter account' | $25,000 | |
| Jan 08, 2014 |
|
for 'recurring' unsportsmanlike conduct related to untying opponents’ shoes during DET-NYK game | $50,000 | |
| Feb 24, 2014 |
|
for technical foul during DAL-NYK game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 28, 2014 |
|
for technical foul during GSW-NYK game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 04, 2015 |
|
for technical foul during MIL-NYK game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 11, 2015 |
|
for technical foul during MIA-CLE game | $2,000 | |
| Mar 07, 2015 |
|
for technical foul during PHX-CLE game | $2,000 | |
| Mar 12, 2015 |
|
for technical foul during CLE-SAS game | $2,000 | |
| Apr 23, 2015 |
|
for technical foul during CLE-BOS game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| Apr 26, 2015 |
|
for ejection (Flagrant 2) from CLE-BOS game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| May 10, 2015 |
|
for technical foul during CLE-CHI game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| Jun 07, 2015 |
|
for technical foul during CLE-GSW game (playoff) | $3,000 | |
| Nov 21, 2015 |
|
for technical foul during ATL-CLE game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 03, 2016 |
|
for technical foul during CHA-CLE game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 18, 2016 |
|
for technical foul during CHI-CLE game | $2,000 | |
| Mar 14, 2016 |
|
for technical foul during CLE-UTH game | $2,000 | |
| May 06, 2016 |
|
for technical foul during CLE-ATL game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| Nov 08, 2016 |
|
for technical foul during ATL-CLE game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 11, 2016 |
|
for technical foul during CLE-WAS game | $2,000 | |
| Jun 12, 2017 |
|
for technical foul during CLE-GSW game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| Dec 06, 2017 |
|
for technical foul during SAC-CLE game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 17, 2017 |
|
for technical foul during CLE-WAS game | $2,000 | |
| May 15, 2018 |
|
for technical foul during CLE-BOS game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| Jun 08, 2018 |
|
for technical foul during GSW-CLE game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| Oct 08, 2018 |
|
for initiating on-court altercation by shoving Aron Bayes during BOS-CLE game (preseaon) | $15,000 | |
| Aug 01, 2020 |
|
for technical foul during LAL-TOR game | $2,000 |
Suspensions
| Date | Reason | Games Suspended | Fine Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2013 |
|
for throwing an elbow at Jason Terry during BOS-NY | 1 | $25,513 |
| Sep 06, 2013 |
|
for failed drug test | 5 | $252,955 |
| Nov 05, 2014 |
|
for striking Glen Rice in the groin during NYK-WAS game | 1 | $54,385 |
| Apr 27, 2015 |
|
for altercation with Boston during CLE-BOS game (playoff) | 2 | $116,359 |
| Mar 01, 2018 |
|
for conduct detrimental to the team | 1 | $94,897 |
| 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 |
