Dereck Lively plays for the Dallas Mavericks and earns $7,238,897 in the 2026 NBA season. Their current contract spans 5 years with an average annual value of $8,961,754. Dereck Lively ranks #188 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$7,238,897
Signed
Total Career Earnings
$32,966,736
5 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$10,684,611
2027 · Dallas Mavericks
Contract Value
$17,923,508
2-yr · $8,961,754/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#188
of 392 players
% of Team Payroll
4.7%
$152,778,678 total
vs. League Average
-46%
avg $13,454,042
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Dallas Mavericks | $10,684,611 | Qualifying Offer |
| 2026current | Dallas Mavericks | $7,238,897 | Signed |
| 2025 | Dallas Mavericks | $5,253,191 | Signed |
| 2024 | Dallas Mavericks | $5,014,409 | Signed |
| 2023 | Dallas Mavericks | $4,775,628 | Signed |
| Total | $32,966,736 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $7,238,897
- Total Value
- $17,923,508
- Avg Annual Value
- $8,961,754
- Length
- 5 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2023
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2028
- Designation
- Signed
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2026$7,238,897
2027$10,684,611
Total$17,923,508
Teammates
- Kyrie Irving$39,491,282
- PJ Washington$19,813,044
- Klay Thompson$17,460,317
- Daniel Gafford$17,263,584
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Jun 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dereck Lively's salary?
- Dereck Lively earns $7,238,897 in the 2026 NBA season, placing them #188 in the league out of 392 players with a salary.
- How long is Dereck Lively's contract?
- Dereck Lively's current contract is 5 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2028.
- What is Dereck Lively's average annual salary?
- Dereck Lively's average annual value (AAV) across their 2-year contract is $8,961,754. The league average NBA salary in 2026 is $13,454,042.