CHIMEZIE METU #5
Unsigned
Power Forward
Years of Service 
: 6
: 62024-25 Year of Service Earned : No
: NoBORN: Mar 22, 1997
BIRTHPLACE: Los Angeles, California, United States
NATIONALITY:
Nigeria
United States
NigeriaUnited StatesHEIGHT:
6'9"
206cmWEIGHT:
225lbs
102kgAGE: 27
SHOOTS: Right
AGENT DETAILS
Agency:Wasserman Basketball
Primary Agent:Darren Mats Matsubara
SUMMARY▴▾
Chimezie Metu is a 27 year old power forward who was born on Mar 22, 1997. He was drafted 49th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2nd round of the 2018 draft. He has signed 7 contracts worth a total value of $19,388,070. He is represented by the agent Darren Mats Matsubara of Wasserman Basketball.
Bird Rights: Non-Bird (NQVFA)
CONTRACT HISTORY
COMPARE THIS CONTRACT
: 3 years
: $3,919,177
: $2,255,316 (58%)
: UFA (Waived)
AAV
: $1,306,392
: $1,306,392Cap % : 0.82
: 0.82: 
SAS
SAS: MLE
: September 4, 2018
: SalarySwish
Chimezie Metu signed a 3 year, $3,919,177 contract with the San Antonio Spurs on Sep 4, 2018. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $838,464 to $1,663,861.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | $838,464 | $838,464 | $838,464 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2019-20 | $1,416,852 | $1,416,852 (+69%) | $1,416,852 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2020-21 W | $1,663,861 | $1,663,861 (+30%) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $3,919,177 | $3,919,177 | $2,255,316 | $0 | $0 |
Qualifying Offer: $2,079,826
Cap Hold 2021-22: $1,669,178
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2020-21: Increase from $0 to $500,000 (+$500,000) if player is not waived before Aug 1, 2020 [Requirements Unmet]
2020-21: Increase from $500,000 to $1,663,861 (+$1,163,861) if the player is not waived prior to the first regular season game [Requirements Unmet]
WAIVED: This contract was waived (SAS - Nov 20, 2020)
SAS - Nov 20, 2020): 3 years
: $5,294,220
: $50,000 (1%)
: UFA (Waived)
AAV: $1,764,740
: $1,764,740Cap % : 1.48
: 1.48: 
SAC
SAC: MLE
: November 27, 2020
: SalarySwish
Chimezie Metu signed a 3 year, $5,294,220 contract with the Sacramento Kings on Nov 27, 2020. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $1,620,564 to $1,910,860.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 W | $1,620,564 | $1,620,564 | $50,000 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2021-22 W | $1,762,796 | $1,762,796 (+9%) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2022-23 W | $1,910,860 | $1,910,860 (+9%) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $5,294,220 | $5,294,220 | $50,000 | $0 | $0 |
Qualifying Offer: $2,025,705
Cap Hold 2021-22: $1,669,178
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2020-21: Increase from $50,000 to $250,000 (+$200,000) if the player is not waived prior to the first regular season game [Requirements Unmet]
2021-22: Increase from $0 to $1,762,796 (+$1,762,796) if player is not waived before Jul 15, 2021 [Requirements Unmet]
2022-23: Increase from $0 to $1,910,860 (+$1,910,860) if player is not waived before Jul 15, 2022 [Requirements Unmet]
WAIVED: This contract was waived (SAC - Dec 21, 2020)
SAC - Dec 21, 2020)DEAD CAP: This contract is a source of dead cap, refer to the Dead Cap section below for details
: 1 year
: $449,115
: $0 (0%)
: RFA
AAV: $449,115
: $449,115Cap % : 0.00
: 0.00: SAC
SAC: Two-Way
: December 24, 2020
: SalarySwish
Chimezie Metu signed a 1 year, $449,115 contract with the Sacramento Kings on Dec 24, 2020. The contract has a cap hit of $0.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | $0 | $449,115 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $0 | $449,115 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Qualifying Offer: $1,789,256 (Guaranteed: $462,629)
Cap Hold 2021-22: $1,489,065
VOIDED DUE TO CONVERSION: This contract was converted to a Veteran Contract contract (SAC - Apr 27, 2021)
SAC - Apr 27, 2021): 3 years
: $4,373,656
: $4,373,656 (100%)
: UFA
AAV: $1,457,885
: $1,457,885Cap % : 0.64
: 0.64: SAC
SAC: MLE
: April 27, 2021
: SalarySwish
Chimezie Metu signed a 3 year, $4,373,656 contract with the Sacramento Kings on Apr 27, 2021. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $700,000 to $1,910,860.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | $700,000 | $700,000 | $700,000 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2021-22 | $1,762,796 | $1,762,796 (+152%) | $1,762,796 (0→881k) (881k→1.76M) | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2022-23 | $1,910,860 | $1,910,860 (+21%) | $1,910,860 (0→1.91M) | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $4,373,656 | $4,373,656 | $4,373,656 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2023-24: $2,019,706
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2021-22: Increase from $0 to $881,398 (+$881,398) if player is not waived before Jul 10, 2021 [Requirements Met] (Or guaranteed if the date is 4 days after the last day of the 2021-22 NBA free agency moratorium)
2021-22: Increase from $881,398 to $1,762,796 (+$881,398) if player is not waived before Dec 1, 2021 [Requirements Met]
2022-23: Increase from $0 to $1,910,860 (+$1,910,860) if player is not waived before Jun 29, 2022 [Requirements Met]
: 1 year
: $2,346,614
: $2,346,614 (100%)
: UFA
AAV: $2,346,614
: $2,346,614Cap % : 2.00
: 2.00: SalarySwish
Chimezie Metu signed a 1 year, $2,346,614 contract with the Phoenix Suns on Jul 2, 2023. The contract has a cap hit of $2,019,706.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 W | $2,019,706 | $2,346,614 | $2,346,614 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $2,019,706 | $2,346,614 | $2,346,614 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2024-25: $2,087,519
WAIVED: This contract was waived (
MEM - Feb 9, 2024)
MEM - Feb 9, 2024)DEAD CAP: This contract is a source of dead cap, refer to the Dead Cap section below for details
: 1 year
: $134,863
: $134,863 (100%)
: UFA
AAV: $134,863
: $134,863Cap % : 0.00
: 0.00: 
DET
DET: 10-Day (Expires: Mar 29, 2024)
: March 20, 2024
: SalarySwish
Chimezie Metu signed a 1 year, $134,863 contract with the Detroit Pistons on Mar 20, 2024. The contract has a cap hit of $116,075.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | $116,075 | $134,863 | $134,863 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $116,075 | $134,863 | $134,863 | $0 | $0 |
CONTRACT EXPIRES: Mar 29, 2024
: 1 - 2 years
: $2,870,425
: $215,781 (8%)
: UFA
AAV: $1,435,213
: $1,435,213Cap % : 0.00
: 0.00: SalarySwish
Chimezie Metu signed a 1-2 year, $2,870,425 contract with the Detroit Pistons on Mar 30, 2024. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $215,781 to $2,654,644.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | $215,781 | $215,781 | $215,781 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2024-25 | Team | No (Jun 29, 2024) | $2,654,644 | $2,654,644 (+1130%) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $2,870,425 | $2,870,425 | $215,781 | $0 | $0 |
Cap Hold 2024-25: $2,087,519 (Renounced Jul 8, 2024 by DET)
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2024-25: $2,654,644 Team Option [Requirements Unmet]
DEAD CAP
TYPE: WAIVERS
TEAM: Sacramento Kings
Sacramento KingsLENGTH: 1 YEAR
VALUE: $50,000
DATE: December 21, 2020
| SEASON | BASE SALARY | CAP HIT | |
| 2020-21 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
Note: Waived by Sacramento Kings
TYPE: WAIVERS
TEAM: Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis GrizzliesLENGTH: 1 YEAR
VALUE: $2,019,706
DATE: February 9, 2024
| SEASON | BASE SALARY | CAP HIT | |
| 2023-24 | $2,346,614 | $2,019,706 |
SALARY PROGRESSION
CAREER STATS
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| Season | Type | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | Regular | San Antonio Spurs | 29 | 0 | 145 | 51 | 58 | 19 | 32.8 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 17 | 13 | 76.5 | 9 | 27 | 36 | 13 | 6 | 2 | |
| Playoffs | San Antonio Spurs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2019-20 | Regular | San Antonio Spurs | 18 | 0 | 105 | 58 | 42 | 24 | 57.1 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 13 | 10 | 76.9 | 12 | 21 | 33 | 10 | 3 | 6 | |
| 2020-21 | Regular | Sacramento Kings | 36 | 6 | 488 | 226 | 179 | 91 | 50.8 | 37 | 13 | 35.1 | 43 | 31 | 72.1 | 31 | 81 | 112 | 28 | 14 | 18 | |
| 2021-22 | Regular | Sacramento Kings | 60 | 20 | 1279 | 534 | 449 | 203 | 45.2 | 186 | 57 | 30.6 | 91 | 71 | 78.0 | 34 | 301 | 335 | 60 | 51 | 32 | |
| 2022-23 | Regular | Sacramento Kings | 66 | 0 | 689 | 321 | 219 | 129 | 58.9 | 38 | 9 | 23.7 | 73 | 54 | 74.0 | 47 | 151 | 198 | 40 | 22 | 21 | |
| Playoffs | Sacramento Kings | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 2 | 66.7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2023-24 | Regular |  Phoenix Suns | 37 | 5 | 448 | 185 | 130 | 66 | 50.8 | 51 | 15 | 29.4 | 43 | 38 | 88.4 | 24 | 86 | 110 | 19 | 19 | 9 | |
| Regular | Detroit Pistons | 14 | 7 | 411 | 147 | 114 | 57 | 50.0 | 43 | 13 | 30.2 | 21 | 20 | 95.2 | 17 | 67 | 84 | 27 | 24 | 7 | ||
| 2018-19 | Regular | San Antonio Spurs | 29 | 0 | 5.0 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 32.8 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 76.5 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | |
| Playoffs | San Antonio Spurs | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||
| 2019-20 | Regular | San Antonio Spurs | 18 | 0 | 5.8 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 57.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 76.9 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.3 | |
| 2020-21 | Regular | Sacramento Kings | 36 | 6 | 13.6 | 6.3 | 2.5 | 5.0 | 50.8 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 35.1 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 72.1 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.5 | |
| 2021-22 | Regular | Sacramento Kings | 60 | 20 | 21.3 | 8.9 | 3.4 | 7.5 | 45.2 | 1.0 | 3.1 | 30.6 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 78.0 | 0.6 | 5.0 | 5.6 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.5 | |
| 2022-23 | Regular | Sacramento Kings | 66 | 0 | 10.4 | 4.9 | 2.0 | 3.3 | 58.9 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 23.7 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 74.0 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | |
| Playoffs | Sacramento Kings | 3 | 0 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 66.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||
| 2023-24 | Regular | Phoenix Suns | 37 | 5 | 12.1 | 5.0 | 1.8 | 3.5 | 50.8 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 29.4 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 88.4 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | |
| Regular | Detroit Pistons | 14 | 7 | 29.4 | 10.5 | 4.1 | 8.1 | 50.0 | 0.9 | 3.1 | 30.2 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 95.2 | 1.2 | 4.8 | 6.0 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 0.5 |
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