Chase Budinger: Contract Details and Salary Cap Implications

Full Contract Breakdown

Chase Budinger's tenure in the NBA saw him sign multiple contracts with various teams. Here is a detailed breakdown of his contracts:

Indiana Pacers

* Signed a 3-year, $5.7 million contract in 2016 * Average annual salary: $1.9 million

Phoenix Suns

* Signed a 2-year, $6.7 million contract in 2014 * Average annual salary: $3.35 million

Minnesota Timberwolves

* Signed a 3-year, $14.8 million contract in 2012 * Average annual salary: $4.9 million

Houston Rockets

* Signed a 3-year, $15 million contract in 2009 * Average annual salary: $5 million

Salary Cap Details

* Budinger's highest annual salary was $5 million with the Houston Rockets. * His lowest annual salary was $1.9 million with the Indiana Pacers. * Budinger's total career earnings in the NBA are estimated to be around $42 million.

Signing Bonus and Roster Bonus

* Budinger received a signing bonus of $2 million from the Houston Rockets in 2009. * He also received a roster bonus of $1 million from the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2012.

Dead Money and Valuations

* Budinger's contract with the Rockets included a team option in the third year, which was not exercised. This resulted in $5 million of dead money on the Rockets' salary cap. * His value as a player diminished towards the end of his career, contributing to a decrease in his salary.

Additional Notes

* Budinger was a talented forward who averaged 8.9 points and 3.2 rebounds per game over his NBA career. * He played for five different teams during his time in the league. * Budinger was a key contributor to the University of Arizona Wildcats' NCAA championship game appearance in 2009.