Height
6'3"
Weight
185 lbs
Age
19
Experience
0 yrs
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 47 | 8.3 | 1.7 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 37.3% | 33.3% | 77.3% |
| 2025-26 | | 49 | 8.3 | 1.7 | 3.7 |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$7.8M
Guaranteed
$7.8M
AAV
$2.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Nolan Traore's four-year, $8M deal with Brooklyn earns an impressive A CVI, representing one of the shrewdest point guard investments in recent memory. At just $2M annually, the Nets have locked up a solid starter at basketball's most expensive position for a fraction of what comparable floor generals command — think about how teams routinely overpay $15-20M for middling point guard production. This contract structure gives Brooklyn tremendous salary cap flexibility to chase premium talent while Traore develops, creating a championship-building foundation that most franchises can only dream about. The four-year commitment also aligns perfectly with the typical point guard development curve, allowing the Nets to retain Traore through his prime ascending years without the risk of losing him to restricted free agency. From a trade value perspective, this deal transforms Traore into one of the league's most attractive assets — a starting-caliber point guard on a bargain contract is essentially NBA currency. Brooklyn's front office has essentially secured lottery-ticket upside with minimal downside risk, the kind of contract efficiency that separates championship contenders from perpetual rebuilders.
Performance Analysis
Nolan Traore earns a C+ Performance grade — solid for a rookie, with room to grow into a larger role. Through 47 games, Nolan is contributing 8.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game in his role. Nolan's strongest area is APG at 3.7, which compares favorably to the point guard median of 4.0. The biggest area for growth is RPG at 1.7 (point guard median: 5.0). Among 93 NBA point guards graded this season, Nolan ranks 32nd. At 19, Nolan is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Brooklyn Nets.
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