Anthony Edwards was selected as the number one overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Edwards quickly garnered popularity due to his ability to make superb athletic plays including thunderous poster dunks. Edwards was All-Rookie First team and became an All-Star in the 2022-23 NBA regular season which he followed up with another selection in the 2023-24 season. Edwards created NBA history as the youngest player ever to make 500 3-pointers.
Since being drafted, Edwards has played a pivotal role in the Timberwolves' back-to-back NBA playoffs appearances in 2022 and 2023. Prior to this, the Timberwolves had made the playoffs only once in the previous 17 years. In the 2023/24 season, Edwards played 79 regular season games and averaged 25.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game. He shot 46.1% from the field, including 35.7% from deep.
Anthony Edwards Contract Breakdown
Anthony Edwards is currently playing in the last year of his rookie contract with the Timberwolves. However, he has already signed a 5-year, $245.34 million extension with the franchise which is set to keep him in Minnesota till the end of the 2028 season.
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023-24 | $13,534,817 | - | $13,534,817 | - | $13,534,817 |
| 2024-25 | $35,500,000 | $35,500,000 | $35,500,000 | ||
| 2025-26 | $38,340,000 | $38,340,000 | $38,340,000 | ||
| 2026-27 | $41,180,000 | $41,180,000 | $41,180,000 | ||
| 2027-28 | $44,020,000 | $44,020,000 | $44,020,000 | ||
| 2028-29 | $46,860,000 | $46,860,000 | $46,860,000 |
How much is Anthony Edwards getting paid?
According to Sportrac, Anthony Edwards signed a four-year guaranteed rookie contract with the Timberwolves worth $44,271,137. This deal ensured an average annual salary of $11,067,784 until the year 2024.
How much does Anthony Edwards make in a minute?
Anthony Edwards’ annual salary is $13,534,817. One year is known to have 525,600 minutes. If his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then Anthony Edwards makes around $25.75 in a minute.
Anthony Edwards Career Earnings
In his exciting three seasons with the Timberwolves in the NBA, Anthony Edwards has earned $30.7 million thus far.
What are the terms of Anthony Edward’s Contract?
Anthony Edwards signed a four-year rookie contract worth $44.27 million with the Minnesota Timberwolves. His contract came with a team option for the 2023-2024 NBA season, which the Timberwolves have already exercised.
How much of Anthony Edwards Contract is guaranteed?
Anthony Edwards will earn a guaranteed $44,271,137 from his four-year rookie contract with an annual average salary of $11,067,784. His next deal from the 2024-25 season onwards is a fully guaranteed $245.34 million.
Anthony Edwards Contract History
These are all the contracts that Anthony Edwards has signed in his career till now.
November 29, 2020
Anthony Edwards signed a four-year rookie scale contract worth $44.27 million with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
July 8, 2023
Anthony Edwards agreed to a five-year, $245.34 million contract extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
FAQs
A. Anthony Edwards will earn $13,534,817 for the 2023/24 season.
A. Anthony Edwards makes around $25.75 in a minute.
A. Anthony Edwards has completed three seasons in the NBA.
A. Anthony Edwards plays at the shooting guard position.
