You just know about a player’s potential from early on if the sport runs in the family’s blood. Luckily for Keegan Murray, his father Kenyon’s passion and dedication for the sport translated well into his twin brother Kris Murray’s life, considering how they’re repping the Murray name on the big stage. The 24-year-old is now a PF/SF for the Sacramento Kings and is thriving in a team that’s been underperforming for the last few seasons.

Kanye West famously said, “Having money’s not everything, not having it is.” I’m sure ballers like Keegan in the Association don’t look at the numbers on their contract the way they look at playing on the paint, but to us fans, it’s still a big talking point. And if you’re curious to find out Keegs’ salary and career earnings, then you’ve found the right place. You’re welcome.

What is Keegan Murray’s contract with the Sacramento Kings?

After making waves for the Iowa Hawkeyes at a collegiate level, Ice Trae set his sights on the NBA. Being selected as the 4th overall pick in the 2022 draft by the Cali team, his stock was through the roof. Naturally, the Kings had to put their money where their mouth was; offering him a multi-year contract lucrative enough to highlight his value to the team while also maintaining financial flexibility.

He signed a 4-year, guaranteed $36,371,093 contract in 2022. In his first year, he earned $8,008,440 as his base salary, which was 6.48% of the team’s cap space. Granted he wasn’t the first overall pick (which would’ve seen a few higher numbers on the checkbook), but this shows the team’s faith in the rookie. After all, he did average 15.8 PPG and 7.1 RPG in his 2 seasons for the Iowa City squad. But that was just the starting salary.

In his second year for the Beam Team, $8,409,000 was the agreed amount, which constituted 6.18% of the team’s league cap. While it was just a $400,440 increase from his previous rookie year, he proved his worth by putting up impressive numbers that helped his cause more than anything. Racking up 12.2 PPG and 7.6 RPG ain’t for the faint-hearted, which made him a no-brainer in the then-Mike Brown-led squad.

His current year is his most mouth-watering year yet. His base salary is $8,809,560, constituting for 6.27% of the team’s total cap. This reflects the Kings’ smart strategy in layering Keegan’s contract to get the most value out of his shifts while keeping fat bags on the table. This would mean that by the end of the current season, he’d have earned a total base salary of $25,227,000. If money’s really about keeping score for your success, I’m sure Papa Murray would be swimming neck-deep in it.

His consistency in appearances has been a big talking point as of late. He’s only missed 10 games in his 2.5 seasons with the club, which speaks volumes about the $11,144,093 he’s set to earn next year. This would constitute 7.21% of the total team’s cap, further underscoring his place in Doug Christie’s starting 5. His current contract does run out in 2026, but his position as a restricted free agent means the Kings will have the final word in his future.

Does Keegan Murray have any brand deals?

Considering he’s still a youngster, his lack of credible experience might hamper his ability to attract any brand deals or endorsements. But Adidas being Adidas, snapped up the Iowa native as soon as they could. This could end up paying dividends for the German sports giants.

Typically, sneaker deals for rookies go up to about 4-5 seasons, which means Keegan is still gonna rep the Three Stripes for the foreseeable future on the hardwood. While the exact details of the deal (earnings, duration, etc.) are unknown, Adidas’ return on investment has been paying off so far.

Keegan Murray’s legacy in the NBA has just begun. Considering his ripe age and untapped potential, the publicly known earnings of the kid are just the tip of the iceberg. His personal brand and legacy will continue to grow parallel, and after seeing the shifts he’s been putting in game after game, you bet it’ll grow bigger than Jack’s beanstalks.