In 2021-22 DeMarcus Cousins of the Denver Nuggets had a WAGE Score of 52, Going Rate, on a $1.7M salary: ranked 190 of 418 NBA players by production above what the salary usually buys. 252nd in production, 369th in salary, 83rd of 393 in cost per unit of production, cheapest first. 48 games of 82.
| Season | Team | GP | Salary | WAGE Score | WAGE Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Denver Nuggets | 48 | $1.7M | 52 | Going Rate |
| 2020-21 | Los Angeles Clippers | 41 | $2.1M | 49 | Going Rate |
| 2018-19 | Golden State Warriors | 30 | $5.3M | 51 | Going Rate |
| 2017-18 | New Orleans Pelicans | 48 | $18.1M | 48 | Going Rate |
| 2016-17 | New Orleans Pelicans | 72 | $17M | 73 | Smart Money |
| 2015-16 | Sacramento Kings | 65 | $14.7M | 54 | Going Rate |
| 2014-15 | Sacramento Kings | 59 | $13.7M | 55 | Going Rate |
| 2013-14 | Sacramento Kings | 71 | $4.9M | 83 | Smart Money |
| 2012-13 | Sacramento Kings | 75 | $3.9M | 64 | Going Rate |
| 2011-12 | Sacramento Kings | 64 | $3.6M | 70 | Smart Money |