Austin Rivers is an American basketball player and here is more about his net worth, salary, records, and endorsements
Austin Rivers is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Let’s know more about Rivers’ life, career, net worth, etc.
Austin Rivers Facts
| Birth Place | Santa Monica, California |
| Father’s Name | Doc Rivers |
| Mother’s Name | Kristen Rivers |
| Star Sign | Leo |
| College | Duke University (2011-2012) |
| Net Worth (2023) | $23 million |
| Salary (2023) | $2.4 million |
| Age | 30 |
| Date of Birth | August 1, 1992 |
| Height (ft) | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight (kg) | 91 kgs (200 lbs) |
| Nationality | American |
| NBA Draft Year | 2012 |
| NBA Draft Pick | Round 1 / Pick: 10th overall |
| Playing Career | 2012-present |
| Position | Point guard / Shooting guard |
| Teams | New Orleans Hornets / Pelicans (2012–2015) Los Angeles Clippers (2015–2018) Washington Wizards (2018) Houston Rockets (2018–2020) New York Knicks (2020–2021) Denver Nuggets (2021–2022) Minnesota Timberwolves (2022-present) |
| Wife/Girlfriend | Audreyana Michelle |
| Children | Kayden James Rivers |
| Endorsements | NA |
Austin Rivers Career
Austin James Rivers a.k.a Austin Rivers was Round 1, 10th overall draft pick by the New Orleans Hornets (now New Orleans Pelicans) in 2011. Rivers plays in the position of Point guard / Shooting guard and is the 2011 Naismith Prep Player of the Year.
Rivers played college basketball for Duke University from 2011 to 2012. Notably, in the 2011-12 college basketball season, Rivers averaged 15.5 points per game, 3.4 rebounds per game, and 2.1 assists per game.
In the 2012 NBA Draft, Rivers was the 10th overall draft pick by the New Orleans Hornets (now New Orleans Pelicans). In his NBA rookie year, that is the 2012-13 season, Rivers played 61 games, averaging 6.2 points per game, 1.8 rebounds per game, and 2.1 assists per game.
On January 12, 2015, Rivers was traded to the Boston Celtics. However, three days later, Rivers was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. In Clippers, Rivers joined his father, Doc Rivers, who was then the head coach of the LA Clippers.
On July 8, 2016, Rivers again re-signed with the Clippers. In the 2016-17 regular season, Rivers averaged career-highs of 12.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game.
However, on June 26, 2018, Rivers was traded to the Washington Wizards. Then on December 17, 2018, Rivers was traded to the Phoenix Suns. Nevertheless, he was waived by the Suns on the following day.
Next, on December 24, 2018, Rivers signed with the Houston Rockets. He played for the Rockets till the 2019-20 season. Then on November 27, 2020, Rivers was acquired by the New York Knicks via a sign-and-trade deal. However, on March 25, 2021, Rivers was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder but he was waived three days later.
On April 20, 2021, the Denver Nuggets signed Rivers to a 10-day contract. After ten days, he was signed for the rest of the season.
On September 1, 2021, Rivers re-signed with the Denver Nuggets in a 1-year deal.
The next season, he joined the Minnesota Timberwolves on a one-year deal.
Austin Rivers Achievements
- Third-team All-American – NABC (2012)
- First-team All-ACC (2012)
- ACC Rookie of the Year (2012)
- ACC All-Freshman team (2012)
- Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2011)
- First-team Parade All-American (2011)
- Second-team Parade All-American (2010)
- McDonald’s All-American (2011)
- Florida Mr. Basketball (2011)
Austin Rivers Net Worth and Salary
According to sources, Rivers is reported to have a net worth of $23 million as of 2023. Most of his net worth is acquired from his salary and various endorsements.
According to Spotrac, Rivers signed a 1 year / $2,401,537 contract with the Denver Nuggets, including $2,401,537 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $2,401,537 in 2021.
In 2021-22, Rivers earned a base salary of $2,401,537, while carrying a cap hit of $1,669,178 and a dead cap value of $1,669,178.
However, in 2023, with his Timberwolves contract, Rivers will make a reported $2,905,851.
Austin Rivers Personal Life
Born in Santa Monica, California, 30-year-old Rivers is the son of Doc Rivers and Kristen Rivers. Austin’s father, Doc Rivers, is currently the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers.
Furthermore, Rivers has three siblings named Callie Rivers, Spencer Rivers, and Jeremiah Rivers.
According to reports, Rivers is currently in a relationship with Audreyana Michelle. Audreyana is a professional model.
Moreover, Rivers has a 3-year-old son named Kayden James Rivers.
Austin Rivers Endorsements
There are no reports available regarding Rivers’ endorsement deals.
FAQs about Austin Rivers
| (Q) What is the age of Austin Rivers? |
| Austin Rivers is 30 years old and he was born on August 1, 1992. |
| (Q) What is the net worth of Austin Rivers? |
| Austin Rivers has a net worth of $23 million as of 2023. |
| (Q) Where was Austin Rivers born? |
| Austin Rivers was born in Santa Monica, California. |
| (Q) In which year was Austin Rivers drafted? |
| Austin Rivers was drafted in the year 2012/ Round 1/ Pick: 10th overall. |
| (Q) In what position does Austin Rivers play? |
| Austin Rivers plays in the position of Point guard / Shooting guard. |
| (Q) Austin Rivers plays for which NBA team? |
| Austin Rivers currently plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves. |
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