Nickeil Alexander-Walker is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
He played college basketball for the Virginia Tech Hokies. Alexander-Walker was selected 17th overall by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2019 NBA draft.
You can follow Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s net worth, contract, salary, career details, earnings, personal details, wife, career stats, and more here.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s Net Worth Details
Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million as of 2025. His earnings come from his NBA salary and other sources.
through the first 5 seasons of his NBA career from 2019-20 to 2024-25, Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s total career earnings from his NBA contracts will be $22,241,428.
Net Worth Growth
| Year | Net Worth |
| 2020 | $2.5 million |
| 2021 | $3.1 million |
| 2022 | $3.8 million |
| 2023 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $5.0 million |
Contract and Salary
Alexander-Walker is on a 2-year, $9 million contract with the Timberwolves that pays him $4.7 million this season and $4.3 million next season.
For the 2023-24 NBA season, Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s basic salary is $4,687,500. He is under contract with the Timberwolves through the 2024-25 season. His salary for the 2024-25 season will be $4,312,500.
Earnings Per Year
| Season | Team | Salary |
| 2019-20 | New Orleans Pelicans | $2,964,840 |
| 2020-21 | New Orleans Pelicans | $3,113,160 |
| 2021-22 | New Orleans Pelicans / Utah Jazz | $3,261,480 |
| 2022-23 | Utah Jazz / Minnesota Timberwolves | $5,009,633 |
| 2023-24 | Minnesota Timberwolves | $4,687,500 |
About Nickeil Alexander-Walker
| Detail | Information |
| Full Name | Nickeil Alexander-Walker |
| Nickname | NAW |
| Birth Date | September 2, 1998 |
| NBA Draft | 2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th Overall |
| Position | Shooting Guard |
| Current Team | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| Shirt Number | #9 |
| Debut Year | 2019 |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Birthplace | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| High School | Vaughan Secondary School |
| College | Virginia Tech |
| Religion | Christian |
| Current Net Worth | $5 million |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Wife | Gwan den Nicky |
| @nickeilaw |
College Career
Alexander-Walker committed to play for Virginia Tech and head coach Buzz Williams in May 2016. He played two seasons for the Hokies from 2017-2019.
As a freshman in 2017-18, he started all 33 games, averaging 16.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game. He shot 44.9% from the field and 39.2% from three-point range.
In his sophomore season in 2018-19, he again started all 34 games, posting 18.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.2 steals per game. His shooting percentages were 47.4% overall and 37.4% on three-pointers.
For his two-year Virginia Tech career, Alexander-Walker averaged 18.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.8 steals per game. He shot 46.4% from the field and 38.3% from beyond the arc.
Professional Career
Nickeil Alexander-Walker was drafted 17th overall by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2019 NBA Draft, but his draft rights were immediately traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. He made his NBA debut for the Pelicans on October 22, 2019, against the Toronto Raptors.
Alexander-Walker spent his first three NBA seasons in New Orleans, steadily increasing his role and production each year. He set a career-high of 37 points against the LA Clippers on January 13, 2021.
In February 2022, Alexander-Walker was traded to the Utah Jazz as part of a three-team deal involving the Portland Trail Blazers.
After one season in Utah, he was on the move again in February 2023, traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in another three-team trade involving the Los Angeles Lakers.
With the Timberwolves, Alexander-Walker has carved out a valuable role as a defensive stopper and three-point threat off the bench.
He re-signed with Minnesota in July 2023 on a 2-year, $9 million contract. On February 29, 2024, he set a new career-high with 4 blocks in a win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Wife
Nickeil Alexander-Walker is married to Sara Alexander-Walker. They welcomed their first child together in April 2024.
Career Stats
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
| 2019-20 | NOP | 47 | 1 | 12.6 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 5.7 |
| 2020-21 | NOP | 46 | 13 | 21.9 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 11.0 |
| 2021-22 | NOP/UTA | 65 | 19 | 25.9 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 12.8 |
| 2022-23 | UTA/MIN | 59 | 3 | 15.0 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 6.1 |
| 2023-24 | MIN | 82 | 10 | 28.7 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 9.4 |
| Career | – | 299 | 46 | 21.6 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 9.2 |
Achievements
- Silver medal with Canada at the 2016 FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship (leading scorer with 17.4 PPG)
- Named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2020
- Scored a career-high 37 points against the LA Clippers on January 13, 2021
- Averaged 8.4 points and shot 40% from three in the 2023 NBA Playoffs with the Timberwolves
FAQs
What is Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s jersey number?
#9 with the Minnesota Timberwolves
Where is Nickeil Alexander-Walker from?
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
What position does Nickeil Alexander-Walker play?
Shooting guard
Who drafted Nickeil Alexander-Walker?
The Brooklyn Nets with the 17th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, before trading him to the New Orleans Pelicans
What college did Nickeil Alexander-Walker attend?
Virginia Tech
What is Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s career high in points?
37 points against the LA Clippers on January 13, 2021
How tall is Nickeil Alexander-Walker?
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
What teams has Nickeil Alexander-Walker played for in the NBA?
New Orleans Pelicans, Utah Jazz, Minnesota Timberwolves
What is Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s net worth in 2024?
$5 million.
Who is Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s girlfriend?
Gwan den Nicky.
