Jeffrey Lynn Green, also known as "Uncle Jeff," is an American basketball player playing for the Houston Rockets as of April 2025. Green's career has spanned over 15 seasons, and he has had stints with 11 different NBA teams, solidifying his status as one of the most prominent role players in the league. After being selected as the fifth overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics, Green's story has been one of resilience and determination.
The 1986-born forward was one of the key pieces involved in a monumental ‘Ray Allen trade’ on 2007 draft day. Green made it to the All-Rookie First Team, and he showed flashes of future stardom while playing alongside a young Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. Green has played with many of the All-time greats over his career, including Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Nikola Jokic, and many more. Green played a pivotal role for the Denver Nuggets in the 2022\23 Championship run that culminated in Green winning his first ring since he began his professional career in the NBA.
Jeff Green Contract Breakdown
| Season | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023-24 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | ||
| 2024-25 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 |
How much is Jeff Green getting paid?
Jeff Green is set to earn $8,000,000 for the 2024/25 season, according to Sportrac. He signed a two-year deal worth a $16,000,000 guaranteed contract with the Houston Rockets. The former Denver star will have an average annual salary of $8,000,000.
How much does Jeff Green make in a minute?
Green’s salary for the 2024/25 season is $ 8 million. One year equates to 525,600 minutes in total. Thus, He will earn $15.22 in a single minute.
Jeff Green Career Earnings
Over the span of his 17-year career with 11 teams, Jeff Green has earned approximately $100,414,254 as of April 2025 according to Spotrac.
What are the terms of Jeff Green’s contract?
Jeff Green’s contract had a team option for 2024\25 which was exercised by the Houston Rockets as per Spotrac
How much of the Jeff Green Contract is guaranteed?
Jeff Green had $8,000,000 guaranteed on his contract initially, as per Spotrac. But the Rockets exercised the team option after his great first season in the Rockets jersey.
Jeff Green Contract History
These are all the contracts that Jeff Green has signed in his career till now.
July 2, 2007
Green inked a two-year, $6.35 million contract with the Seattle Supersonics (Oklahoma City Thunder).
December 1, 2011
Green signed a one-year, $9 million contract with the Boston Celtics.
August 22, 2012
Green agreed to a four-year, $35.2 million contract with the Boston Celtics
July 7, 2016
Green signed $15 million contract with the Orlando Magic for a duration of one year. This was Green's most expensive Contract in his long and illustrious NBA career.
July 11, 2017
Green signed a one-year, $2.3 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
July 10, 2018
Green inked a one-year, $2.39 million contract with the Washington Wizards.
July 20, 2019
Green signed a one-year, $2.56 million contract with the Utah Jazz.
November 23, 2020
Green agreed to a $2.56 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets.
August 11, 2021
Green agreed to a $9 million contract for two years with the Denver Nuggets. He won his first NBA championship there and was crucial in their playoff run both on offense and defense.
July 11, 2023
Green inked a two-year, $16 million contract with the Houston Rockets.
Why did Jeff Green leave the Nuggets?
Jeff Green left the Nuggets in the 2023 offseason as he wanted to earn more money at the twilight phase of his career, as the Nuggets were constrained by limited cap space and couldn't match the Houston Rockets' lucrative offer
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FAQs on Jeff Green
A. Jeff Green was born on August 28, 1986.
A. Jeff Green has won one championship.
A. Jeff Green was drafted by the Boston Celtics, 1st round (5th pick, 5th overall), in the 2007 NBA Draft.
A. Jeff Green is on a two-year $16 million contract with the Houston Rockets. Second year of the deal is a team option.
A. Jeff Green weighs 235 lbs (106 kg).
A. Uncle Jeff is a nickname for Jeff Green.
