In 2026-27 Deandre Ayton of the Washington Wizards had a WAGE Score of 58, Going Rate, on a $8.1M salary: ranked 84 of 360 NBA players by production above what the salary usually buys. 60th in production, 173rd in salary, 66th of 205 in cost per unit of production, cheapest first. 3 games of 2.
| Season | Team | GP | Salary | WAGE Score | WAGE Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Washington Wizards | 3 | $8.1M | 58 | Going Rate |
| 2025-26 | Los Angeles Lakers | 72 | $8.1M | 83 | Smart Money |
| 2024-25 | Portland Trail Blazers | 40 | $34M | 7 | Sunk Cost |
| 2023-24 | Portland Trail Blazers | 55 | $32.5M | 19 | Under Water |
| 2022-23 | Phoenix Suns | 67 | $30.9M | 55 | Going Rate |
| 2021-22 | Phoenix Suns | 58 | $12.6M | 83 | Smart Money |
| 2020-21 | Phoenix Suns | 69 | $10M | 92 | Steal! |
| 2019-20 | Phoenix Suns | 38 | $9.6M | 54 | Going Rate |
| 2018-19 | Phoenix Suns | 71 | $8.2M | 74 | Smart Money |