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What Is Austin Rivers’ Net Worth?
Austin Rivers, an American professional basketball player, has an estimated net worth of $23 million as of 2023. This wealth primarily stems from his NBA career, including substantial contracts and potential endorsements.
Austin Rivers’ Career Earnings and Contract Details
Austin Rivers has played in the NBA for 12 years. Through the 2024 season, his career earnings total approximately $57,359,246. The contracts include:
- 2016-2018 with the LA Clippers: Rivers signed a 3-year, $35.475 million contract with the LA Clippers on July 7, 2016. The contract had a cap hit ranging from $11 million to $12.65 million.
- 2022-2023 with the Minnesota Timberwolves: He signed a 1-year contract for $2,905,851.
- 2021-2022 with the Denver Nuggets: A 1-year contract worth $2,401,537.
- 2020-2022 with the Houston Rockets: Rivers agreed to a sign-and-trade deal for 3 years at $9,975,000.
- 2020-2021 with the Denver Nuggets: He also signed a 10-day contract for $158,907 during this period.
Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson have suggested that Doc Rivers may have influenced Austin’s contract with the Clippers. They mentioned that Doc was the only one who wanted Austin, ensuring he got paid, particularly the three-year, $35 million contract.
Early Career and Key Milestones
Austin Rivers was drafted #10 overall by the New Orleans Hornets in the 2012 NBA Draft. On July 24, 2012, Rivers signed his rookie scale contract with the Hornets. Before joining the NBA, Austin Rivers played college basketball at Duke University, where he earned ACC Rookie of the Year honors. He also received first-team All-ACC recognition. While in high school at Winter Park High School, he was named Florida Mr. Basketball, a McDonald’s All-American, a first-team Parade All-American, and the Naismith Prep Player of the Year.
