Dwyane Wade Contract History

Here’s a breakdown of Dwyane Wade’s contract history throughout his NBA career:

2003-2007: Rookie Contract
- 4 years, $12.6 million
- Signed after being drafted 5th overall in the 2003 NBA Draft.
2007-2010: First Max Extension
- 3 years, $43 million
- Signed as part of a 5-year, $80 million extension but opted out in 2010.
2010-2014: “Big Three” Contract
- 6 years, $107.2 million
- Took less than the max to help Miami sign LeBron James and Chris Bosh.
2014-2015: Short-Term Deal
- 2 years, $31.1 million (player option for the second year)
- Opted out of his long-term deal to renegotiate.
2015-2016: One-Year Deal
- 1 year, $20 million
- Signed a one-year contract to stay with Miami.

2016-2017: 2-Year Deal with Chicago
- 2 years, $47 million
- Signed with his hometown Bulls but was bought out after one season.

2017-2018: Veteran Minimum
- 1 year, $2.3 million
- Signed with Cleveland to reunite with LeBron James.

2018-2019: Final Season with Miami
- 1 year, $2.4 million (veteran minimum)
- Signed a farewell-season deal with Miami before retiring.

Dwyane Wade made over $196 million in NBA salary during his career, excluding endorsements.