MATCH DETAILS- Game: New Orleans Pelicans at Phoenix Suns When: Thursday, November 21, 2019, 10:30 PM EST (Friday 3:30 AM GMT) Where: Talking Stick Resort Arena [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talking_Stick_Resort_Arena], Phoenix PREVIEW- The Suns have started the season in a decent fashion- something which not many expected before the start of the season. With a record of 7-6, the Suns currently sit seventh in the Western Conference. The Suns have been decent going forward but their defensive record has been questionable. They have the 6th best 3-point percentage, but are the 24th worse in defending them. Their defence is what seemed to have let them down in their last game when they lost to the Suns. In the game, Devon Booker scored 30 points in the game, and Kelly Oubre Jr. registered 20 points apart from five steals. The Suns would be seeking improvements in defence, without disturbing their attacking returns. Devon Booker in a Phoenix Suns jersey [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Devon-Booker-1024x683.jpg]Devon Booker The Suns have been able to win just two of the last ten games against the Pelicans. The New Orleans based franchise will look to extend their winning run against the Suns. The Pelicans though, have a few injuries to worry about. They will however, be relieved with the return of Brandon Ingram [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/brandon-ingram/]. He registered 21 points and 7 rebounds in the game in the 115-104 win against Trail Blazers, adding to Jrue Holiday’s double-double with 22 points and 10 assists. INJURY UPDATES & TEAM NEWS- Both the Pelicans and the Suns have a list of players injured. Derrick Favors (Lower Back Spasms), Josh Hart (Left Ankle Sprain), Darius Miller (Right Achilles Surgery), Zion Williamson (Right Knee Scope) are listed as out for the Pelicans, while Lonzo Ball (Right Adductor Strain) and Jahlil Okafor (Left Ankle Sprain) are listed as probable as per reports from NBA. As for the Suns, Cameron Johnson (knee), Dario Saric (knee), Frank Kaminsky (left hip contusion) and Ricky Rubio (back problems) are listed as day-to-day and are expected to play on Thursday, while Aaron Baines (hip) is listed as out as per reports from Arizona Sports. PREDICTIONS- Both the teams look even on paper, but given the defensive record of Phoenix in the season so far, New Orleans might just find a way past them. 

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<h2>Brandon Ingram 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
Brandon Ingram was born in Kinston, North Carolina on September 2, 1997. He was named North Carolina's Mr. Basketball during his High school days. He won state titles in each of the four years there. Ingram managed similar success in his one year of college basketball with Duke, where was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Year.

[caption id="attachment_499799" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-499799" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210102090824/2021-01-01T030337Z_527147397_MT1USATODAY15383523_RTRMADP_3_NBA-NEW-ORLEANS-PELICANS-AT-OKLAHOMA-CITY-THUNDER.jpg" alt="New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram" width="1920" height="1216" /> Dec 31, 2020; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends during the second half at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

In 2016, he declared himself eligible for the 2016 NBA Draft. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with the second overall pick. After playing three seasons in LA, the Lakers traded him to the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/new-orleans-pelicans" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Orleans Pelicans</a> in the huge trade for Anthony Davis before the start of the 2019-20 NBA season. Since his arrival in New Orleans, Ingram has solidified himself as a star and has notched up an All-Star appearance too. He will be the franchise cornerstone for the Pelicans along with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/zion-williamson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zion Williamson</a>, as they hope to become a top team soon.
<h3>Major on-court achievements:</h3>
<ul>
 	<li>NBA All-Star (2020)</li>
 	<li>NBA Most Improved Player (2020)</li>
 	<li>All-Rookie Second Team (2017)</li>
 	<li>AP?Honorable Mention?All-American?(2016)</li>
 	<li>Second-team All-ACC?(2016)</li>
 	<li>ACC Rookie of the Year?(2016)</li>
 	<li>McDonald's All-American?(2015)</li>
 	<li>North Carolina Mr. Basketball?(2015)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Brandon Ingram stats</h3>
In the 2021-22 season, Brandon Ingram averaged <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/i/ingrabr01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">22.7 points</a>, 5.8 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game. Since his arrival in NOLA, Ingram has put the league on notice with his scoring ability and has established himself as an elite scorer in the NBA.
<h3>Brandon Ingram Net Worth</h3>
Ingram has a net worth of $12 Million according to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/brandon-ingram-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celebrity Net Worth</a>, but it is likely that this estimate was made prior to his massive contract extension.
<h3>Brandon Ingram Current Contract:</h3>
Ingram had initially signed a 4-year rookie deal worth $23.8 million with the Los Angeles Lakers. After proving his worth with the Pelicans, he earned himself a max extension, signing a five-year, $158 million deal. He will earn $31,650,600 in the 2022-23 season.

<img class="size-full wp-image-495004" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201228175801/2020-12-15T003018Z_2088732130_MT1USATODAY15315476_RTRMADP_3_NBA-NEW-ORLEANS-PELICANS-AT-MIAMI-HEAT-1.jpg" alt="New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram" width="1920" height="1280" />

Dec 14, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) shoots the ball over Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
<h3>Brandon Ingram Endorsements</h3>
Ingram signed an endorsement deal with Adidas Basketball back in 2016, worth around $2 million annually. He also made an appearance in a commercial for Speed Stick. He has also had deals with Blk Water, Express, and Bi-Pro USA.
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<td width="319">Age</td>
<td width="319">25</td>
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<td width="319">Marital Status</td>
<td width="319">Unmarried</td>
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<td width="319">Nationality</td>
<td width="319">American</td>
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<td width="319">Height</td>
<td width="319">6'8" (2.03m)</td>
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<td width="319">Weight</td>
<td width="319">190lb (86kg)</td>
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Brandon Ingram 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Brandon Ingram was born in Kinston, North Carolina on September 2, 1997. He was named North Carolina&#8217;s Mr. Basketball during his High school days. He won state titles in each of the four years there. Ingram managed similar success in his one year of college basketball with Duke, where was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Year. Dec 31, 2020; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends during the second half at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports In 2016, he declared himself eligible for the 2016 NBA Draft. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with the second overall pick. After playing three seasons in LA, the Lakers traded him to the New Orleans Pelicans in the huge trade for Anthony Davis before the start of the 2019-20 NBA season. Since his arrival in New Orleans, Ingram has solidified himself as a star and has notched up an All-Star appearance too. He will be the franchise cornerstone for the Pelicans along with Zion Williamson, as they hope to become a top team soon. Major on-court achievements: NBA All-Star (2020) NBA Most Improved Player (2020) All-Rookie Second Team (2017) AP?Honorable Mention?All-American?(2016) Second-team All-ACC?(2016) ACC Rookie of the Year?(2016) McDonald&#8217;s All-American?(2015) North Carolina Mr. Basketball?(2015) Brandon Ingram stats In the 2021-22 season, Brandon Ingram averaged 22.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game. Since his arrival in NOLA, Ingram has put the league on notice with his scoring ability and has established himself as an elite scorer in the NBA. Brandon Ingram Net Worth Ingram has a net worth of $12 Million according to Celebrity Net Worth, but it is likely that this estimate was made prior to his massive contract extension. Brandon Ingram Current Contract: Ingram had initially signed a 4-year rookie deal worth $23.8 million with the Los Angeles Lakers. After proving his worth with the Pelicans, he earned himself a max extension, signing a five-year, $158 million deal. He will earn $31,650,600 in the 2022-23 season. Dec 14, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) shoots the ball over Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Brandon Ingram Endorsements Ingram signed an endorsement deal with Adidas Basketball back in 2016, worth around $2 million annually. He also made an appearance in a commercial for Speed Stick. He has also had deals with Blk Water, Express, and Bi-Pro USA.  Age 25  Marital Status Unmarried  Nationality American  Height 6&#8217;8&#8243; (2.03m)  Weight 190lb (86kg)

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Established in 1968, the Phoenix Suns competes in the Western Conference as a member of the Pacific Division. In their overall 56 seasons till now, the Suns have made 32 playoff appearances. The franchise has won three conference titles (1976, 1993, and 2021). However, the team always fell short of having the glorious championship ring. With new investments and the newly formed Big Three, the Suns are one of the strongest contenders in the division.?
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<tr>
<td>Season</td>
<td>Playoff Appearances</td>
<td>Conference Titles</td>
<td>NBA Championships</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1968-2023</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>3 (1976, 1993, 2021)</td>
<td>0</td>
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<h2>Franchise History and Ownership</h2>
The franchise began as an expansion team. The first few years were mired with mediocrity. Suns finished their first year at 16-66, missing the playoffs. Critics doubted the success of Phoenix as an NBA market, but the franchise grew rapidly in the country. Their trip to the NBA finals finally ended in 1976 against Bill Russell?s<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/boston-celtics/"> Boston Celtics</a>. The Suns pushed the series to six games. In a buzzer-beating shot, the Celtics ultimately won the championship. After coming this close to the finals, the franchise started to rebuild around Walter Davis and also acquired Kevin Johnson in 1988. With Johnson, the Suns reached the playoffs for thirteen consecutive appearances and remained a title contender throughout the 1990s in the Charles Berkley era.?

<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/phoenix-suns/">The Suns</a> made it into the finals again but lost to the<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/chicago-bulls/"> Chicago Bulls</a>. Berkley was named the MVP in the 1992?93 season.?

Rankings got slightly better in the playoff games in the 1990s. But front office unrest and Barkley's strained relationship with Jerry Colangelo led to his trade to Houston which also marked a new era in the franchise. The Suns drafted Steve Nash in 1996, but he initially played a supporting role behind Jason Kidd and Kevin Johnson. The team could only go far in qualifying for the playoffs.?

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<tr>
<td>Player</td>
<td>Position</td>
<td>Induction Year</td>
</tr>
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<td>Charles Barkley</td>
<td>Forward</td>
<td>2006</td>
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<td>Gail Goodrich</td>
<td>Guard</td>
<td>1996</td>
</tr>
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<td>Connie Hawkins</td>
<td>Forward-Center</td>
<td>1992</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Grant Hill</td>
<td>Forward</td>
<td>2018</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dennis Johnson</td>
<td>Guard</td>
<td>2010</td>
</tr>
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<td>Gus Johnson</td>
<td>Forward-Center</td>
<td>2010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Kidd</td>
<td>Guard</td>
<td>2018</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steve Nash</td>
<td>Guard</td>
<td>20181</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shaquille O?Neal</td>
<td>Center</td>
<td>2016</td>
</tr>
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<td>Charlie Scott</td>
<td>Guard-Forward</td>
<td>2018</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Westphal</td>
<td>Guard-Forward</td>
<td>2019</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;

The Suns had a fantastic 2004-05 season, finishing with the best record in the league and Nash winning the MVP award. In the 2005 playoffs, they made it to the Western Conference finals but lost to the Spurs. The team remained a strong contender. They had a 15-game win streak and a 17-game win streak during the 2006-07 season but again lost in the Conference finals.

In the next season, the franchise finished with a 55-27 record but was eliminated later in the first round.?

&nbsp;

The Suns made the playoffs 10 times during former owner Robert Sarver's 18-year tenure. Ishbia brothers Mat and Justin purchased the majority stakes from Sarver in 2022. The deal is marked as the most expensive in NBA history, at $4 billion. Here is a breakdown of Ownership history, throughout the years.?
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Year</td>
<td>Owner(s)</td>
<td>General Manager</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1968-1972</td>
<td>Richard Bloch and Karl Eller</td>
<td>Jerry Colangelo</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1972-1988</td>
<td>Karl Eller</td>
<td>Jerry Colangelo</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1988-2004</td>
<td>Jerry Colangelo</td>
<td>Jerry Colangelo</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2004-2010</td>
<td>Robert Sarver</td>
<td>Steve Kerr</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2010-2012</td>
<td>Robert Sarver</td>
<td>Lance Blanks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2012-2018</td>
<td>Robert Sarver</td>
<td>Ryan McDonough</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2018-2022</td>
<td>Robert Sarver</td>
<td>James Jones</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2023-Present</td>
<td>Mat Ishbia</td>
<td>James Jones</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Top-paid players and 2023-24 roster</h2>
Phoenix's roster for the 2023-24 season has many new additions, like<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/bradley-beal/"> Bradley Beal</a> and Jusuf Nurki?. The star-studded roster has the new big three in town and includes Booker, Durant, and Beal as three of the 500 players who are averaging at least 22 points per game.?

<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kevin-durant/">Kevin Durant</a> is not just the highest-paid on the team but also the second-highest-paid this season. His annual salary is $47,649,433.?

Beal is the second richest in the team. He is receiving the max contract worth $251 million that he signed with the Wizards. He is expected to earn more than $150M in his next three seasons. For this season, his base salary is $46,741,590 per year.

<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/devin-booker/">Devin Booker</a> signed a five-year, $158.25 million Supermax contract extension with the Suns in 2018. The contract began in the 2019-20 season, and Booker is currently in the fourth year of the deal. He is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in 2024.?

The newest addition, Nurkic, is a part of the multi-team deal that saw the departure of DeAndre Ayton to the Blazers. Nurkic is in his second-year max a-year extension worth over $70M. His average salary this year would be $17.5 million per year.
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Player</td>
<td>Position</td>
<td>Annual Salary</td>
<td>Contract Type</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bradley Beal</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>$50,203,930</td>
<td>5 yr $251,019,650 MAX</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin Booker</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>$55,664,000</td>
<td>4 yr $222,656,000 S-MAX</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kevin Durant</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>$48,554,830</td>
<td>4 yr $194,219,320 MAX</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jusuf Nurkic</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>$17,500,000</td>
<td>4 yr $70,000,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nassir Little</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>$7,000,000</td>
<td>4 yr $28,000,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Grayson Allen</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>$9,350,000</td>
<td>2 yr $18,700,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keon Johnson</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>$3,129,323</td>
<td>4 yr $12,517,291</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Gordon</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>$3,276,360</td>
<td>2 yr $6,552,719</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Okogie</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>$2,886,336</td>
<td>2 yr $5,772,671</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Damion Lee</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>$2,686,788</td>
<td>2 yr $5,373,575</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keita Bates-Diop</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>$2,500,629</td>
<td>2 yr $5,001,258</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Yuta Watanabe</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>$2,500,629</td>
<td>2 yr $5,001,258</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Drew Eubanks</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>$2,500,629</td>
<td>2 yr $5,001,258</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jordan Goodwin</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>$1,640,080</td>
<td>3 yr $4,920,240</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ishmail Wainright</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>$1,201374</td>
<td>2 yr $2.402747</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chimezie Metu</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>$2.346614</td>
<td>1 yr $2.346614</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bol Bol Bol</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>$2.165000</td>
<td>1 year, $2.165000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Phoenix Suns

Established in 1968, the Phoenix Suns competes in the Western Conference as a member of the Pacific Division. In their overall 56 seasons till now, the Suns have made 32 playoff appearances. The franchise has won three conference titles (1976, 1993, and 2021). However, the team always fell short of having the glorious championship ring. With new investments and the newly formed Big Three, the Suns are one of the strongest contenders in the division.?  Season Playoff Appearances Conference Titles NBA Championships  1968-2023 32 3 (1976, 1993, 2021) 0  Franchise History and Ownership The franchise began as an expansion team. The first few years were mired with mediocrity. Suns finished their first year at 16-66, missing the playoffs. Critics doubted the success of Phoenix as an NBA market, but the franchise grew rapidly in the country. Their trip to the NBA finals finally ended in 1976 against Bill Russell?s Boston Celtics. The Suns pushed the series to six games. In a buzzer-beating shot, the Celtics ultimately won the championship. After coming this close to the finals, the franchise started to rebuild around Walter Davis and also acquired Kevin Johnson in 1988. With Johnson, the Suns reached the playoffs for thirteen consecutive appearances and remained a title contender throughout the 1990s in the Charles Berkley era.? The Suns made it into the finals again but lost to the Chicago Bulls. Berkley was named the MVP in the 1992?93 season.? Rankings got slightly better in the playoff games in the 1990s. But front office unrest and Barkley&#8217;s strained relationship with Jerry Colangelo led to his trade to Houston which also marked a new era in the franchise. The Suns drafted Steve Nash in 1996, but he initially played a supporting role behind Jason Kidd and Kevin Johnson. The team could only go far in qualifying for the playoffs.? &nbsp;  Player Position Induction Year  Charles Barkley Forward 2006  Gail Goodrich Guard 1996  Connie Hawkins Forward-Center 1992  Grant Hill Forward 2018  Dennis Johnson Guard 2010  Gus Johnson Forward-Center 2010  Jason Kidd Guard 2018  Steve Nash Guard 20181  Shaquille O?Neal Center 2016  Charlie Scott Guard-Forward 2018  Paul Westphal Guard-Forward 2019  &nbsp; The Suns had a fantastic 2004-05 season, finishing with the best record in the league and Nash winning the MVP award. In the 2005 playoffs, they made it to the Western Conference finals but lost to the Spurs. The team remained a strong contender. They had a 15-game win streak and a 17-game win streak during the 2006-07 season but again lost in the Conference finals. In the next season, the franchise finished with a 55-27 record but was eliminated later in the first round.? &nbsp; The Suns made the playoffs 10 times during former owner Robert Sarver&#8217;s 18-year tenure. Ishbia brothers Mat and Justin purchased the majority stakes from Sarver in 2022. The deal is marked as the most expensive in NBA history, at $4 billion. Here is a breakdown of Ownership history, throughout the years.?  Year Owner(s) General Manager  1968-1972 Richard Bloch and Karl Eller Jerry Colangelo  1972-1988 Karl Eller Jerry Colangelo  1988-2004 Jerry Colangelo Jerry Colangelo  2004-2010 Robert Sarver Steve Kerr  2010-2012 Robert Sarver Lance Blanks  2012-2018 Robert Sarver Ryan McDonough  2018-2022 Robert Sarver James Jones  2023-Present Mat Ishbia James Jones  Top-paid players and 2023-24 roster Phoenix&#8217;s roster for the 2023-24 season has many new additions, like Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurki?. The star-studded roster has the new big three in town and includes Booker, Durant, and Beal as three of the 500 players who are averaging at least 22 points per game.? Kevin Durant is not just the highest-paid on the team but also the second-highest-paid this season. His annual salary is $47,649,433.? Beal is the second richest in the team. He is receiving the max contract worth $251 million that he signed with the Wizards. He is expected to earn more than $150M in his next three seasons. For this season, his base salary is $46,741,590 per year. Devin Booker signed a five-year, $158.25 million Supermax contract extension with the Suns in 2018. The contract began in the 2019-20 season, and Booker is currently in the fourth year of the deal. He is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in 2024.? The newest addition, Nurkic, is a part of the multi-team deal that saw the departure of DeAndre Ayton to the Blazers. Nurkic is in his second-year max a-year extension worth over $70M. His average salary this year would be $17.5 million per year.  Player Position Annual Salary Contract Type  Bradley Beal SG $50,203,930 5 yr $251,019,650 MAX  Devin Booker SG $55,664,000 4 yr $222,656,000 S-MAX  Kevin Durant SF $48,554,830 4 yr $194,219,320 MAX  Jusuf Nurkic C $17,500,000 4 yr $70,000,000  Nassir Little SF $7,000,000 4 yr $28,000,000  Grayson Allen SG $9,350,000 2 yr $18,700,000  Keon Johnson SG $3,129,323 4 yr $12,517,291  Eric Gordon SG $3,276,360 2 yr $6,552,719  Josh Okogie SG $2,886,336 2 yr $5,772,671  Damion Lee SG $2,686,788 2 yr $5,373,575  Keita Bates-Diop SF $2,500,629 2 yr $5,001,258  Yuta Watanabe SF $2,500,629 2 yr $5,001,258  Drew Eubanks C $2,500,629 2 yr $5,001,258  Jordan Goodwin PG $1,640,080 3 yr $4,920,240  Ishmail Wainright SF $1,201374 2 yr $2.402747  Chimezie Metu C $2.346614 1 yr $2.346614  Bol Bol Bol PF $2.165000 1 year, $2.165000  &nbsp;

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