This has been a summer of adjustment for the Boston Celtics, and amid this offseason, which has seen some pretty big names part ways from the franchise, they’ve taken everyone by surprise with their newest signing. Joe Mazzulla and Co. have brought Jalen Bridges ahead of their training camp. As expected, this signing has made huge waves within the fanbase, as they want to see what the 24-year-old has to offer as the Celtics head into the new campaign. However, that’s not all; everyone also wants to know the details about Bridges’ agreement with the Cs.
What is Jalen Bridges’ net worth?
Jalen Bridges, a 24-year-old, 6-foot-7 forward, kicked off his NBA journey last season after going undrafted in 2024. The Phoenix Suns signed him to a two-way contract on July 4, 2024, allowing him to split time between the NBA and their G League affiliate, the Valley Suns.
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While he primarily played in the G League, averaging 14.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.6 assists over 41 games, Bridges appeared in eight NBA games for the Suns, contributing 1.1 points per game. His earnings for the 2024-25 season were approximately $578,577, standard for a two-way contract.
His college years at West Virginia (2020-22) and Baylor (2022-24) coincided with the start of NIL deals in 2021, where he secured modest partnerships, including Barstool Sports, Cameo, and local West Virginia ads, likely earning around $100,000 total. Combined with his NBA salary, his net worth is realistically estimated at $600,000-$800,000.
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Jalen Bridges’ contract breakdown
Just like the last season, it is reported that Jalen Bridges has inked a two-way deal with the Boston Celtics. This came to light when NBA Insider, Michael Scotto, reported that the storied franchise has scooped the talented forward from free agency on a two-way deal. “The Boston Celtics and Jalen Bridges have agreed to a deal, league sources told @hoopshype. Bridges will compete for a two-way spot in training camp. Bridges was a two-way player with the Phoenix Suns last season, appearing in eight NBA games,” he reported.
Although the franchise is yet to make an official announcement, we can assume that Bridges will most likely be selected by the Celtics. That’s because last season, the rookie forward might not have been much in the NBA, but he truly showed up in the G League for the Valley Suns. He averaged 14.8 points along with 5.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 41 games for the Suns’ G League affiliate. So, it shouldn’t be much of a surprise if Boston agrees to a deal with the youngster. But how much will he make?
Jalen Bridges’ career earnings
Jalen Bridges’ college and professional career
While you already know that Jalen’s career in the NBA started with him being picked by the Phoenix Suns, his hoops journey began much earlier. After having a stellar high school career and becoming a four-star prospect, Bridges had multiple options, but he chose to stay close to his home and suit up for West Virginia University. However, his college journey did not go as planned, as the forward had to redshirt his first season, after which he showcased his true potential to the world.
As a freshman, the Fairmont native averaged 5.9 points and 3.6 rebounds, earning him the Big 12 All-Freshman Team honors. Then, during his sophomore year, he took things further up a notch, so much so that it was enough for him to earn a transfer to Baylor for his junior year. As expected, Bridges completely took the college basketball world by storm, as he averaged an insane 12.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game for the Bears.
After this stunning season, he declared for the NBA Draft, but unfortunately went undrafted. However, that did not mean the teams did not see the potential in the youngster, as the Suns soon picked up and offered the 24-year-old a two-way deal. Now, after a great G League campaign, the former Baylor standout is all set to suit up for the Boston Celtics. Now, that’s all about his professional and college career, but don’t you want to know more about how much Bridges has made through his off-court deals?
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Jalen Bridges endorsements
We all know Jalen Bridges is still in the early days of his hoops career. After all, it’s just the six-foot-seven star’s second year in the league, that too, on two-way deals. So, it’s safe to say that he doesn’t have as much appeal to brands as his new teammates, Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum might have, but that shouldn’t make you think he wouldn’t have one in the future.
Right now, the young forward seems to have no deals with any brands, but who knows? This might be the year he cracks his first professional endorsement deal, as he gears up for a massive sophomore campaign with the Celtics.