In 2026-27 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder had a WAGE Score of 62, Going Rate, on a $40.8M salary: ranked 57 of 360 NBA players by production above what the salary usually buys. 23rd in production, 39th in salary, 153rd of 205 in cost per unit of production, cheapest first. 2 games of 2.
| Season | Team | GP | Salary | WAGE Score | WAGE Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 2 | $40.8M | 62 | Going Rate |
| 2025-26 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 68 | $38.3M | 98 | Steal! |
| 2024-25 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 76 | $35.9M | 98 | Steal! |
| 2023-24 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 75 | $33.4M | 97 | Steal! |
| 2022-23 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 68 | $30.9M | 90 | Steal! |
| 2021-22 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 56 | $5.5M | 71 | Smart Money |
| 2020-21 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 35 | $4.1M | 68 | Smart Money |
| 2019-20 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 70 | $4M | 87 | Steal! |
| 2018-19 | Los Angeles Clippers | 82 | $3.4M | 63 | Going Rate |