Yuta Watanabe contract: How much is his salary per year at the Nets?

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Know more about Brooklyn Nets sharp shooter Yuta Watanabe’s contract

The Brooklyn Nets have unearthed a gem among their string of star players. Yuta Watanabe has been clearly a revelation for the Nets franchise this year.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – OCTOBER 12: Yuta Watanabe #18 of the Brooklyn Nets participates in warmups during a preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on October 12, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

This sharpshooter from Japan has saved the face of the Nets on many occasions. However, Yuta has worked very hard to grab the spotlight that he is enjoying today. After a long journey in the NBA, Yuta is getting what he rightly deserves.

By looking at Yuta’s game, it can be said that he has some serious shooting skills. So, according to his skills, does Yuta get the salary that he deserves? Let us know more about Yuta Watanabe’s contract

What is the contract value of Brooklyn Nets star Yuta Watanabe?

28-year-old Yuta sadly has a short-term contract with the Brooklyn Nets. He signed a 1 year / $1,968,175 contract with the Brooklyn Nets, including $1,968,175 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $1,968,175.

In 2022-23, Watanabe will earn a base salary of $1,968,175, while carrying a cap hit of $1,836,090 and a dead cap value of $1,836,090.

In the coming 2023 NBA season, Yuta will become an unrestricted free agent as per his contract.

With his salary, Yuta mostly has an estimated net worth of just $1 million to $5 million.

Before, joining Brooklyn, Yuta played for the Toronto Raptors and Memphis Grizzlies. While playing for these two teams, Yuta had a two-way contract and had an average salary of just $1 million.

Yuta Watanabe NBA career

After playing college basketball for George Washington University for four years, Yuta entered the NBA Draft in 2018. Unfortunately, in the 2018 NBA Draft, Watanabe went undrafted.

After going undrafted in 2018, Watanabe played for the Brooklyn Nets in the 2018 NBA Summer League. Next, he signed a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies and their NBA G League affiliate, the Memphis Hustle.

Finally, on October 27, 2018, Watanabe made his NBA debut for the Memphis Grizzlies, with a win over the Phoenix Suns. He played for the Grizzlies till 2020.

Then on November 27, 2020, Watanabe signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Toronto Raptors to join their pre-season roster. Further, on December 19, his deal was converted to a two-way contract, after he made the team out of pre-season.

With his two-way contract, Watanabe simultaneously did his duty for both the Toronto Raptors and their NBA G-League outfit. Watanabe played for the Raptors until 2022.

Finally, on August 28, 2022, Watanabe signed with the Brooklyn Nets in free agency. Currently, his Brooklyn Nets contract is of just 1 year and it is worth around $2 million.