Last Updated on December 26, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s a detailed look at Andrew Wiggins’ contract history in the NBA:

1. Rookie Contract with Minnesota Timberwolves (2014–2018)

  • Draft Year: 2014 (1st overall pick, Cleveland Cavaliers; traded to Minnesota Timberwolves)
  • Contract Value: 4 years, $24 million (rookie scale)
  • Details:
    • Signed under the rookie scale after being traded to Minnesota as part of the Kevin Love deal.
    • Wiggins won the Rookie of the Year (2015) while playing under this contract.

2. Rookie Extension with Minnesota Timberwolves (2018–2023)

  • Contract Value: 5 years, $147.7 million (maximum extension)
  • Details:
    • Signed a max contract extension in October 2017, which began in the 2018–19 season.
    • Wiggins was seen as a cornerstone for the Timberwolves, but his performance fluctuated, leading to criticism over the value of the deal.
    • Traded to the Golden State Warriors during the 2019–20 season in exchange for D’Angelo Russell.

3. Contract Extension with Golden State Warriors (2023–2027)

  • Contract Value: 4 years, $109 million
  • Details:
    • Signed in October 2022, the extension began with the 2023–24 season.
    • This deal represents a significant pay cut from his previous max contract, reflecting his role as a key complementary player for the Warriors.
    • Wiggins embraced a 3-and-D role with Golden State, earning his first NBA All-Star appearance (2022) and helping the team win the 2022 NBA Championship.

Career Earnings Overview (as of 2024):

  • Andrew Wiggins has earned over $200 million in NBA salary to date.
  • With his current deal, he is guaranteed another $109 million through 2027, securing his financial future as a vital contributor to the Warriors’ roster.