Ja Morant plays for the Memphis Grizzlies and earns $42,166,510 in the 2026 NBA season. Their current contract spans 2 years with an average annual value of $43,526,720. Ja Morant ranks #33 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$42,166,510
Signed
Total Career Earnings
$236,850,290
9 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$44,886,930
2027 · Memphis Grizzlies
Contract Value
$87,053,440
2-yr · $43,526,720/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#33
of 392 players
% of Team Payroll
29.1%
$145,063,483 total
vs. League Average
+213%
avg $13,454,042
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Memphis Grizzlies | $44,886,930 | Signed |
| 2026current | Memphis Grizzlies | $42,166,510 | Signed |
| 2025 | Memphis Grizzlies | $39,446,090 | Signed |
| 2024 | Memphis Grizzlies | $36,725,670 | Signed |
| 2023 | Memphis Grizzlies | $34,005,250 | Signed |
| 2022 | Memphis Grizzlies | $12,119,440 | Signed |
| 2021 | Memphis Grizzlies | $9,603,360 | Signed |
| 2020 | Memphis Grizzlies | $9,166,800 | Signed |
| 2019 | Memphis Grizzlies | $8,730,240 | Signed |
| Total | $236,850,290 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $42,166,510
- Total Value
- $87,053,440
- Avg Annual Value
- $43,526,720
- Length
- 2 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2026
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2028
- Designation
- Signed
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2026$42,166,510
2027$44,886,930
Total$87,053,440
Teammates
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope$21,621,500
- Santiago Aldama$17,007,043
- Brandon Clarke$12,500,000
- Ty Jerome$9,220,050
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Jun 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ja Morant's salary?
- Ja Morant earns $42,166,510 in the 2026 NBA season, placing them #33 in the league out of 392 players with a salary.
- How long is Ja Morant's contract?
- Ja Morant's current contract is 2 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2028.
- What is Ja Morant's average annual salary?
- Ja Morant's average annual value (AAV) across their 2-year contract is $43,526,720. The league average NBA salary in 2026 is $13,454,042.