The Grizzlies are facing desperate times as their injury woes continue to mount, hindering their future plans with Ja Morant. This season, they’re not waiting and watching- they’re taking action. The team has scoured the deepest corners of the NBA to sign some of the most obscure talent under hardship contracts. Charles Bassey is one such player, having been waived more often than he’s seen the court. However, with a struggling Memphis roster, Bassey might finally get the playing time he’s never had before.

What is Charles Bassey’s Net Worth?

Charles Bassey’s net worth is estimated to be between $2 million and $2.5 million, reflecting his NBA career earnings and endorsements. The Nigerian-born center started his NBA journey in 2021, when the Philadelphia 76ers selected him 53rd overall in the draft. After a summer league stint, he signed his first NBA contract with the Sixers, but they waived him after one season.

Bassey then joined the San Antonio Spurs on a two-way contract in October 2022, quickly earning opportunities in the regular season. In February 2023, the Spurs converted his deal to a standard four-year contract worth about $10.2 million. Unfortunately, just a month later, he suffered a season-ending injury, and during his comeback in the 2023–24 season, he faced another significant injury that ended his year early.

San Antonio waived him in July 2024, re-signed him in nine days, then quietly let him go after his second Summer League. He briefly signed a training camp contract with the Atlanta Hawks this offseason and averaged 4.5 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.5 blocks in a strong preseason performance.

Yet that end-of-the-rotation curse that usually haunts big men struck and they waived him again on October 18.

Charles Bassey’s Contract /Charles Bassey’s Contract Breakdown

The 6’10” center had no team as the 2025-26 season began. At the end of opening week, Grizzlies called, just days before his 25th birthday on Tuesday. Details of this 10-day contract though are not immediately available.

Hardship contracts are not like standard signings. It’s an exceptional provision teams can use when they have an extreme number of players on the injury reserve. As such, Bassey temporarily fills in a spot on the roster that has lost Scottie Pippen Jr., Ty Jerome, Zach Edey, and Brandon Clarke.

Charles Bassey’s Career Earnings

Bassey had a free agent deal of 1-year which guaranteed him $2,162,606 with the Spurs until last season. The Hawks had signed him to an Exhibit 10 deal. While how much Bassey earned on it is not known, an Exhibit 10 contract guarantees a minimum salary between $5,000 to $85,000.

Jock Landale is currently holding down the center position for the Grizzlies until Edey returns, following the expiration of Bassey’s 10-day contract. Whether this will result in any playing time for Bassey remains uncertain. However, Landale’s clear weaknesses could create opportunities for Bassey to see the court.