
Jericho Sims is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA as of May 2025. Hailing from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sims attended Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, where he emerged as a consensus four-star recruit. In his senior season, he averaged 25 points and over 10 rebounds per game. As a junior, he averaged 21.8 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.4 blocks per game (according to his college roster page).
Sims then played four seasons at the University of Texas and was subsequently selected by the New York Knicks with the 58th overall pick in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft. After playing three seasons for the Knicks, Sims was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks on February 6, 2025. As of May 2025, Sims played 191 games and averaged 2.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game, as per Basketball Reference.
Jericho Sims Contract
Jericho Sims signed a three-year contract with the New York Knicks worth $5.66 million, with $3.57 million guaranteed (via Spotrac).
Contract Terms | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD | Signed Using | Free Agent |
3 yr / $5,658,206 | $1,886,069 | $2,889,146 | $3,565,862 | Cap Space | 2025 / UFA |
Jericho Sims Contract Breakdown
Year | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Yearly Cash |
2022/23 | $1,637,966 | $1,637,966 | $1,637,966 |
2023/24 | $1,927,896 | $1,927,896 | $1,927,896 |
2024/25 (Team Option) | $2,092,344 | $2,092,344 | $2,092,344 |
How much is Jericho Sims getting paid?
In 2024-25, Jericho Sims will earn a base salary of $2,092,344, with a cap hit and dead cap value of $2,092,344, and an average annual salary of $1,886,069.
How much does Jericho Sims make in a minute?
Jericho Sims earns an average of approximately $3.59 for every minute of the year.
Jericho Sims Career Earnings
As of May 2025, Sims has earned $5,759,703 from his NBA contracts (via Spotrac).
What are the terms of Jericho Sims’ contract?
Jericho Sims’ contract had a team option for the 2024-25 NBA season. This option was exercised by the New York Knicks on June 29, 2024, as per Spotrac.
How much of the Jericho Sims Contract is guaranteed?
Jericho Sims’ contract provides a guaranteed amount of $2,889,146 at signing and a total guaranteed amount of $3,565,862, as per Spotrac.
Jericho Sims Contract History
August 8, 2021
Jericho Sims signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks.
FAQs On Jericho Sims Contract
A. Jericho Sims can play both as a center and power forward.
A. Jericho Sims weighs around 250 lb (113 kg).
A. Jericho Sims played collegiate basketball for University of Texas.
A. Jericho Sims’ is 6 feet 10 inches tall.