Jock Landale just earned himself a nice little payday.
According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Australian center has signed a four-year deal with the Rockets worth $32 million USD ($48 million AUD). He will join up with a talented young squad in Houston for the third season of his NBA career.
The 27-year-old big man appeared in 69 games last season for the Suns, averaging 6.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.0 assist per game. His first NBA season came with the Spurs back in 2021-22, when he took the floor in 54 games for San Antonio.
Here's everything you need to know about Landale's new deal, along with his career stats and earnings from two years in the NBA:
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Jock Landale contract details
Per Charania, Landale's contract is worth $32 million USD ($48 million AUD) over the next four seasons. It was negotiated by agents Sammy Wloszczowski and Michael Lelchitsk of the agency SIG Sports, which also represents NBA players Lauri Markkanen, Alex Len and Svi Mykhailiuk.
Here's a look at the estimated value of his newest contract, per Spotrac.
| Season | Estimated salary |
| 2023-24 | $7,441,860 |
| 2024-25 | $7,813,953 |
| 2025-26 | $8,186,047 |
| 2026-27 | $8,558,140 |
| 2027 | UFA |
Jock Landale career earnings
Per Spotrac, Landale has earned a total of $2.5 million USD ($3.8 million AUD) to date in his two-year NBA career.
However, that number is set to skyrocket. Following the conclusion of his newest deal, he will have earned $34.5 million USD (51.8 million AUD).
Jock Landale stats
2022-23 season
- 6.6 points per game
- 1.0 assists per game
- 4.1 rebounds per game
- 52.8 percent field goal shooting
- 25.0 percent 3-point shooting
- 75.2 percent free throw shooting
Career
- 5.9 points per game
- 0.9 assists per game
- 3.4 rebounds per game
- 51.6 percent field goal shooting
- 28.9 percent 3-point shooting
- 77.4 percent free throw shooting
