Born on May 28, 1998 in North Hollywood, California, De'Anthony Melton plays as shooting guard for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. Now in his sixth NBA season, Melton was drafted 46th overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2018 NBA Draft. However, he was traded to the Phoenix Suns before the start of the season. He is a two-way guard in the NBA, excelling on both offense and defense.
Before the NBA, Melton played college basketball for the USC Trojans, where he was ranked first in his conference in total steals (69).
After just one season with the Suns, Melton was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies, where he guided his team to two consecutive playoff appearances. He averaged 9.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 steals, during his tenure with the Grizzlies.
The 76ers then traded for the two-way guard in the 2022 off-season. He is coming off a good season, averaging career-high in points at 11.1 ppg in 26.9 minutes per game.
De’Anthony Melton Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2020/21 | $9,571,712 | - | $9,571,712 | $9,571,712 | |
| 2021/22 | $8,805,976 | - | $8,805,976 | - | $8,805,976 |
| 2022/23 | $8,250,000 | - | $8,250,000 | - | $8,250,000 |
| 2023/24 | $8,000,000 | - | $8,000,000 | - | $8,000,000 |
How much is De’Anthony Melton getting paid?
According to Spotrac, Melton is set to earn $8 million for the 2023/24 season. He signed a four-year contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, but was later traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. His contract is worth $34.6 million.
How much does De’Anthony Melton make in a minute?
De’Anthony Melton’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $8 million. Now 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 Melton makes around $15.22 in a minute.
De’Anthony Melton Career Earnings
After the conclusion of the 2023/24 NBA season, De’Anthony Melton would have earned over $36 million from his NBA contracts till date.
What are the terms of De’Anthony Melton’s contract?
De’Anthony Melton’s current contract is fully guaranteed. He will become an unrestricted free agent in the 2024 offseason. There was a waiver clause – if the player is not waived by July 3, 2023, his salary for 2023/24 increases from $1.5 million to $8 million. Those requirements were met.
De’Anthony Melton Contract History
Below are all the contracts that De’Anthony Melton has signed in his career till now:
September 21, 2018
De’Anthony Melton signed a two-year $2.3 million rookie contract with the Phoenix Suns.
November 22, 2020
De’Anthony Melton signed a four-year contract worth $34 million with the Memphis Grizzlies.
FAQ's On De’Anthony Melton Contract
Q. How much does De’Anthony Melton get paid?
A. De’Anthony Melton will earn a salary of $8 million for the 2023/24 season.
A. De’Anthony Melton will earn a salary of $8 million for the 2023/24 season.
Q. How old is De’Anthony Melton?
A. De'Anthony Melton was born on May 28, 1998. As of April 2024, he is 25 years old.
A. De'Anthony Melton was born on May 28, 1998. As of April 2024, he is 25 years old.
Q. How many NBA teams has De’Anthony Melton played for?
A. De'Anthony Melton has played for three NBA teams as of April 2024 — the Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies and the Philadelphia 76ers.
A. De'Anthony Melton has played for three NBA teams as of April 2024 — the Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies and the Philadelphia 76ers.
Q. What position does De’Anthony Melton play?
A. De’Anthony Melton plays as a shooting guard for the Philadelphia 76ers.
A. De’Anthony Melton plays as a shooting guard for the Philadelphia 76ers.
