Here’s a breakdown of where the Celtics currently stand financially:
Guaranteed Salary
- Al Horford — $26,540,100 (Deal includes 15% Trade Kicker)
- Amir Johnson — $12,000,000
- Avery Bradley —$8,269,663
- Tyler Zeller — $8,000,000
- Isaiah Thomas — $6,587,132
- Jae Crowder —$6,286,408
- Jonas Jerebko — $5,000,000
- Jaylen Brown — $4,743,000
- Marcus Smart — $3,578,880
- Kelly Olynyk — $3,094,013
- Terry Rozier — $1,906,440
- James Young — $1,825,200
- Demetrius Jackson — $1,450,000
- Jordan Mickey — $1,223,653
- R.J. Hunter — $1,200,240 [Waived by team]
- Gerald Green — $980,431 [Actual Salary — $1,410,598]
- Ben Bentil — $250,000 [Waived by team]
- Damion Lee — $50,000 [Waived by team]
- Marcus Georges-Hunt — $25,000 [Waived by team]
- Jalen Jones — $25,000 [Waived by team]
Total Guaranteed Salary= $93,035,160
Cash Sent Out Via Trade: $0 [Amount Remaining $3.5MM]
Cash Received Via Trade: $0 [Amount Remaining $3.5MM]
Payroll Exceptions Available
- Room Exception: $2,898,000
Total Projected Payroll: $93,035,160
Salary Cap: $94,143,000
Estimated Available Cap Space: $1,107,840
Luxury Tax Threshold: $113,287,000
Amount Below Luxury Tax: $20,251,840
Last Updated: 1/10/17
The Basketball Insiders salary pages and The Vertical’s salary database were used in the creation of this post.
Ainge would be wise to sign D.Motiejunas a young vet ,a big who can replace T.Zeller , a big coming off the bench with Kelly I.both stretches the floor shooting in/outside for half Zellers salary.