Base salary ÷ expected games that season × games missed that season. "Expected games" is the team's full schedule for position players, or a starting pitcher's typical rotation turns (~team games ÷ 5) — a healthy ace was never going to start 162 games either. Figures are approximate, sourced from public salary and game-log reporting.
| Season | Expected | Played | Missed | Base salary | Per game | Collected inactive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-13 Missed full season - torn ACL from the 2012 playoffs | 82 | 0 | 82 | $16,402,500 | $200,030 | $16,402,500 |
| 2013-14 Torn meniscus in his 10th game back ends his season | 82 | 10 | 72 | $17,632,688 | $215,033 | $15,482,360 |
| 2014-15 Another knee surgery, but returned to help the Bulls reach the second round | 82 | 51 | 31 | $18,862,876 | $230,035 | $7,131,087 |
| 2015-16 His last season with the Bulls before being traded to the Knicks | 82 | 66 | 16 | $20,093,064 | $245,037 | $3,920,598 |
| Career total | 328 | 127 | 201 | $72,991,128 | — | $42,936,545 |