Dejounte Murray’s Contract: 2026–27 Salary, Guarantees and Player Option

Updated November 13, 2026, 9:07 p.m. UTC (4:07 p.m. ET). Dejounte Murray’s listed base salary for the 2026–27 NBA season is $28,767,536. His current contract also includes a $30,751,504 player option for 2027–28, the final season shown in the deal. That option gives Murray the choice to play the season at that salary or decline it and pursue a new contract.

The reported contract figures show why “salary,” “guaranteed money” and “option” should not be treated as interchangeable. The 2026–27 salary is listed as guaranteed, while the final-year option is a decision Murray controls. The figures below are contract terms, not a report of a new signing or extension.

Destaques

• 2026–27 base salary: $28,767,536.
• 2027–28 player option: $30,751,504.
• The four-year extension was reported at $120.5 million, with $111.1 million guaranteed.
• A player option is exercised by the player; it is not a team option.

What is Dejounte Murray’s salary in 2026–27?

Murray’s listed base salary for 2026–27 is $28,767,536. Contract databases may also show a different cap hit or cap figure. Those accounting numbers can reflect items such as incentives or other salary-cap rules, so they do not necessarily mean the player receives that exact amount as base salary.

For the next season, the listed base salary rises to $30,751,504, but that 2027–28 year is a player option. The published contract table lists the 2026–27 and 2027–28 base salaries as guaranteed, and identifies the final year as an option pending the player’s decision. SalarySwish’s contract breakdown lists the season-by-season amounts, guarantees and option status.

How much of Murray’s contract is guaranteed?

Murray signed a veteran extension with Atlanta in July 2023. The reported value was $120,510,228 over three guaranteed seasons plus a fourth season at the player’s option. The contract breakdown lists $111,102,240 as guaranteed across the deal, with the remaining potential value tied to the option year. Incentives can also affect the maximum value, but they are separate from base salary and are not automatically earned.

“Guaranteed” generally means a team remains responsible for the covered salary under the contract terms, including if the player is waived. It does not mean the player has already received every future installment. Salary is paid during the season under the league’s payment schedule. The guarantees listed for a season should also be distinguished from the cap hit assigned to a team for salary-cap purposes.

The Atlanta Hawks announced Murray’s extension in 2023, and the team’s announcement provides the primary-source confirmation that the extension was signed. The season-level dollar detail is available in the contract table linked above.

What does Murray’s 2027–28 player option mean?

A player option lets the player decide whether to take the contract’s final season. If Murray exercises the $30,751,504 option, he stays under contract for 2027–28 at that amount. If he declines it, he gives up that salary and can seek a new contract as a free agent, subject to the NBA’s rules and his status at the time.

The option is not a promise that a new deal will be worth more. A player weighs the guaranteed money already available against potential market value, health, role and timing. The contract data currently lists the option as pending; it should not be described as exercised unless a reliable report or official record confirms that decision.

Does a trade change Murray’s contract?

A trade usually transfers the existing contract to the acquiring team; it does not automatically replace its salary, guarantees or options. The Pelicans announced Murray’s acquisition from Atlanta on July 6, 2024, confirming the team change. New Orleans’ announcement documents that transaction.

So a roster move, trade discussion or change in team does not by itself create a new contract. Any change to the terms would need to come from a new agreement or another formal league transaction. As of this update, the salary and option figures cited here remain the published terms; no new contract amendment is reflected in the cited contract breakdown.

Frequently asked questions

How much is Dejounte Murray guaranteed in 2026–27?

The listed 2026–27 base salary of $28,767,536 is shown as guaranteed.

Is Murray’s 2027–28 season a player or team option?

It is a player option worth $30,751,504, meaning Murray decides whether to take that season.

Did the Pelicans give Murray a new contract when they acquired him?

The team announced a trade acquisition in July 2024. The cited contract listing traces the extension to Atlanta’s 2023 signing and shows its existing salary and option terms.