2016 Nba Rookie Minimum Salary. For example, the minimum salary for a rookie will increase from $562,493 to $815,615, while the minimum salary for a 10+ year veteran will increase from $1.6 million to $2.3 million. The nba rookie minimum salary for 2021/22 season is $925,258.
The nba rookie minimum salary for 2021/22 season is $925,258. With the nba’s salary cap set at $112,414,000 for the 2021/22 league year, the rookie scale has been set as well. Percentage increased over 3rd year salary.