Celtics' Luke Kornet Expected to Receive Massive Contract: Report
The backup center could be in line to receive a massive pay increase this summer.
www.si.comHere’s what’s publicly known about Luke Kornet’s contract situation recently:
- Luke Kornet reportedly signed a four-year, about $41 million contract with the San Antonio Spurs in the 2025 free agency period. This was reported by multiple outlets citing ESPN as the source of the deal details .
- Earlier in the 2025 offseason, there was chatter about Kornet as a sought-after free agent, with projections around $10–13 million per year depending on the team and role, but the definitive move ended up being his Spurs agreement .
- For context, Kornet’s free-agent profile included speculation about a return to the Celtics or other teams, but the Spurs ultimately secured his services on a multi-year deal .
If you’d like, I can summarize the contract specifics (annual value, cap hit, any notable guarantees) and compare it to Kornet’s prior deals or to typical centers’ salaries in 2025 free agency.