Hunter Tyson is an American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA as of November 2024. He was born on June 13, 2000, in Monroe, North Carolina, and played college basketball at Clemson University. The Oklahoma City Thunder drafted Hunter Tyson with the 37th overall pick in the second round of the 2023 NBA Draft but was later traded to the Denver Nuggets.
Standing at 6 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 215 pounds, Tyson primarily plays as a small forward and power forward. During his time at Clemson University, Tyson averaged 10 points and 5.5 rebounds per game during his senior year. He was recognized for his performance and was named First-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference in 2023. In addition to his college career, Tyson also represented the United States in the Summer Universiade in 2019, held in Italy, where he won a Gold Medal.
Hunter Tyson Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Hunter Tyson signed a 4-year contract with the Denver Nuggets on July 05, 2023, worth $7,639,302. This contract includes $5,233,097 in guaranteed money and has an average annual salary of $1,909,826.
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023-24 | $1,119,563 | - | $1,119,563 | - | $1,119,563 |
| 2024-25 | $1,891,857 | - | $1,891,857 | - | $1,891,857 |
| 2025-26 | $2,221,677 | - | $2,221,677 | - | $2,221,677 |
| 2026-27 | $2,406,205 | - | $2,406,205 | - | $2,406,205 |
How much is Hunter Tyson getting paid?
In the 2024-25 NBA season, Hunter Tyson will earn a base salary of $1,891,857 with the Denver Nuggets as per Spotrac. Tyson had a salary of $1,119,563 for the 2023-24 season.
As per his contract, Hunter Tyson will earn $2,221,677 in the 2025-26 season and $2,406,205 in the 2026-27 season totaling his overall contract value of $7,639,302 during the 4 seasons.
How much does Hunter Tyson make in a minute?
In the 2024-25 NBA season, Hunter Tyson will earn a base salary of $1,891,857. Based on the total number of minutes in a year (525,600), this translates to approximately $3.60 per minute.
For the 2023-24 NBA season, with a salary of $1,119,563, his per-minute earnings were approximately $2.13. As per his contract, his earnings per minute will further increase in the subsequent seasons as his per-year pay will increase.
Hunter Tyson's Career Earnings
According to Spotrac, Hunter Tyson's career earnings amount to $3,011,420 as of the 2024-25 NBA season. This includes his earnings from his rookie contract with the Denver Nuggets. He made his NBA debut for the Nuggets in 2023 and earned $1,119,563 in his first season. For the 2024-25 season he is set to earn a salary of $1,91,857, totaling it amounts to $3,011,420 which is his career earnings as of 2024.
How much of Hunter Tyson’s contract is guaranteed?
Hunter Tyson's contract with the Denver Nuggets includes $5,233,097 in guaranteed money as per Spotrac. This means that out of his total contract worth $7,639,302, a significant portion is secured.
Hunter Tyson’s contract terms
Hunter Tyson's contract terms with the Denver Nuggets include a four-year deal worth $7,639,302, with $5,233,097 guaranteed. The contract provides an average annual salary of $1,909,826 and features a team option for the 2026-27 season. As per his contract, there is a team option for the 2026-27 season. According to Spotrac, the deadline for the option is June 29, 2026.
Hunter Tyson’s Contract History
Denver Nuggets (2023-27):
Hunter Tyson signed his first contract in the NBA, a 4-year, $7,639,302 contract with the Denver Nuggets on July 05, 2023, which includes $5,233,097 guaranteed.
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FAQs on Hunter Tyson
A. Hunter Tyson was born in Monroe, North Carolina, United States.
A. Hunter Tyson made his NBA debut in 2023 with the Denver Nuggets.
A. Hunter Tyson played college basketball at Clemson University from 2018 to 2023.
A. Hunter Tyson is 6 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 215 pounds, as per his Wikipedia page.
