Temetrius Jamel "Ja" Morant was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies with the second overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Morant's leadership played a pivotal role in propelling the Grizzlies to the second seed in the Western Conference in both the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons.
In his first three career playoff games, Morant scored 101 points, making him one of only four players in NBA history to reach the 100+ point mark in their first three postseason appearances. Morant also recorded a 47-point playoff game, which broke the Grizzlies’ single-game scoring record. In his career, as of April 2025, Morant has played more than 300 regular-season games and averaged 22.6 points, 4.7 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game. He shot 46.9% from the field, including 31.5% from deep.
Ja Morant Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024-25 | $36,725,670 | $36,725,670 | - | $36,725,670 | |
| 2025-26 | $39,446,090 | - | $39,446,090 | - | $39,446,090 |
| 2026-27 | $42,166,510 | - | $42,166,510 | - | $42,166,510 |
| 2027-28 | $44,886,930 | - | $44,886,930 | - | $44,886,930 |
How much is Ja Morant getting paid?
Ja Morant signed a five-year guaranteed max contract with the Grizzlies worth $197,230,450. Under this agreement, an average annual salary of $39,446,090 was locked in until 2028. (as per Spotrac)
How much does Ja Morant make in a minute?
Ja Morant's salary for the 2024-25 NBA season amounts to $36,725,670. Now, one year is known to have 525,600 minutes; so if we divide his total salary by the number of minutes available in a year, then Ja Morant makes around $69.87 per minute.
Ja Morant Career Earnings
In his five seasons with the Grizzlies in the NBA, Ja Morant has earned $110,350,760 thus far at the end of the 2024-25 NBA season, as per Spotrac.
What are the terms of Ja Morant’s contract?
The Grizzlies and Morant have already agreed to a five-year, $197.2 million contract extension that would earn him an average annual salary of $39.4 million per season till the 2027-28 season. (as per Spotrac)
How much of Ja Morant’s Contract is guaranteed?
Ja Morant will earn a guaranteed $197,230,450 from his five-year max contract with an annual average salary of $39,446,090. (as per Spotrac)
Ja Morant Contract History
These are all the contracts that Ja Morant has signed in his career till now.
July 1, 2019
Ja Morant signed a four-year rookie scale contract worth $39.6 million with the Memphis Grizzlies.
July 6, 2022
Ja Morant agreed to a five-year, $197.2 million contract extension with the Memphis Grizzlies.
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FAQs on Ja Morant
A. Ja Morant is 25 years old, as of April 2025. He was born on August 10, 1999.
A. Ja Morant will earn around $36,725,670 for the 2024-25 season.
A. Ja Morant makes around $69.87 in a minute.
A. Ja Morant has completed five seasons in the NBA.
A. Ja Morant plays at the point guard position.
