Buddy Hield’s Contract Structure

When people see Buddy Hield’s contract, four-years, $94 million, they may hesitate at the price. However, his contract gets more valuable over time.

Unlike most contracts in the NBA, which increase each season Hield’s contract de-escalates as it goes on. It decreases by about $2 million each season, so in the last year of his deal he will be earning about $18.5 million.

When you take a look around the league at what other sharpshooters are getting, Buddy Hield’s contract looks like a steal in a potential trade.

Shooting is the one skill in the NBA that won’t erode with age. While athleticism, quickness and reaction times will decrease, shooters will always be able to shoot the ball, and that is what Hield is. He has a game that will age well throughout his NBA career.

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For the New York Knicks, having a de-escalating contract will help keep some of their salary cap space in the future open. That uniqueness alone is a reason they should inquire about landing him, as his game is only improving but the cost of his deal will go down.